The NPR Politics Podcast N.C. Legislature Poised To Overturn Governor's Veto Of Abortion Ban
May 16, 2023
Joining the discussion is Steve Harrison, a seasoned politics and government reporter for WFAE in Charlotte, North Carolina. He highlights the potential overturning of Governor Roy Cooper’s veto on an abortion ban after 12 weeks. The dynamics shift as Republicans hold a supermajority in the legislature. The conversation delves into North Carolina’s unique position as a battleground for abortion rights post-Dobbs and the ramifications of these laws on the upcoming 2024 elections, revealing the emotional stakes for voters.
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Party Switch
- Republicans gained a supermajority in the North Carolina House after Tricia Cotham switched parties.
- Cotham, previously a Democrat, campaigned on upholding Roe v Wade.
NC Abortion Politics
- North Carolina has been slower to enact strict abortion bans compared to other red states.
- Republicans are using the "compromise" of a 12-week ban to avoid criticism.
2024 Election Strategy
- The Biden campaign plans to compete in North Carolina in 2024, focusing on the abortion ban.
- Democrats believe this issue will motivate independent and Democratic voters.