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“In 2027, the North Carolina House of Representatives will be under Democratic control.”
Republicans held a supermajority in the chamber literally one cycle ago.
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With ~73% of precincts reporting, Roy Cooper is up nearly 20% over Michael Whatley in North Carolina. The down-ballot impacts may be seismic, not only in the US House but for the make-up in the General Assembly
North Carolina Republicans entered this cycle, fresh off redistricting, with hopes of an 11-3 split in the US House.
Right now, they are winning in just three races (NC-5, NC-8, and NC-10).
While there’s still votes out there and close margins, these results are eye-opening
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North Carolina Republicans entered this cycle, fresh off redistricting, with hopes of an 11-3 split in the US House.
Right now, they are winning in just three races (NC-5, NC-8, and NC-10).
While there’s still votes out there and close margins, these results are eye-opening
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Roy Cooper addressing supporters at his watch party in Raleigh as he’s projected to win North Carolina’s Senate race
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A good indicator for tonight will be exurban counties like Johnston, Nash, and Franklin. Roy Cooper outperformed Joe Biden in those areas by about 3-4 points in 2020, a year both he and Trump won in North Carolina
Campaign party for US Senate candidate Roy Cooper filling up in downtown Raleigh, as most voting locations are now closed in North Carolina. A Democrat has not won a statewide federal race in NC since 2008. We expect the first results to be released around 8:15 @ABC11_WTVD
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Campaign party for US Senate candidate Roy Cooper filling up in downtown Raleigh, as most voting locations are now closed in North Carolina. A Democrat has not won a statewide federal race in NC since 2008. We expect the first results to be released around 8:15 @ABC11_WTVD
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The NCGOP censured Tillis in 2023. Disagreements with the President aside, he would have faced a skeptical base even if he did decide to run again
Tick Tock --> How Trump put the Senate in play
- Picked JD Vance as his running mate, opening up tough expensive special election that GOP could lose. DeWine appointed Husted, who originally wanted to run for governor. Close race that wouldn't have been up til '28 otherwise
- Tangled with Tillis over healthcare cuts in 2025, prompting his retirement. Thune said then Tillis "knew how to run and win in North Carolina." Trump cleared field for Whatley, who is down by large margin.
- Cold-shouldered Cornyn then backed Paxton. Cornyn: “Texas was an unforced error, I think, on the part of the president... if I won the nomination, then that would be a layup in November. That’s all off the table.”
- Backed Sen. Darline Graham in crowded SC race, most senators thought she'd be an interim senator. Now in toss-up race against Annie Andrews with state GOP divided. Andrews: "Darline was going to be easier for me.”
- Tried to oust Kemp in '22; when Georgia race came up this cycle, Kemp passed on the race. Trump backed Rep. Mike Collins over Kemp's pick Dooley, now huge underdog to Sen. Ossoff
- Tariffs, filibuster pressure and of course, the Iran War: “Every negative for the GOP this cycle is a downstream effect of Iran"
w/ @ShelbyTalcott
semafor.com/article/11/02/20…
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Rays swept the Padres in late August and took two of three from both Atlanta and Philadelphia in September (with the last series of no consequence to Tampa). Down the stretch, they looked plenty good against NL playoff teams
The Rays were good because the American League was bad
Presented by @SeatGeek
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Not issuing any predictions, but a lot of factors that set up well for a potential flip:
1) National Climate
2) Hurricane Helene
3) Loss of incumbency advantage (plus *how* it was lost)
4) Very short runway for Balkcom to campaign/raise funds
I know this district decently for a FL Man (family there for generations).
1. As @GraysonForNC said, Ager is perfect candidate
2. NC 11 today isn’t the NC 11 of even 5-6 years ago - it’s one of few CD that got better for Dems from 20->24 largely due to population migration
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Exclusive: I’m told President Donald Trump will return to North Carolina next Tuesday for a rally, as he works to drum up support for candidates including Michael Whatley and Laurie Buckhout. Details on @ABC11_WTVD:
abc11.com/post/nc-elections-…
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Storm damage and power outages in Clayton after heavy rain and winds hit the Triangle Sunday @ABC11_WTVD
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There's obviously a delicate balance between short-term goals + long-term aspirations but Brunson is 30. KAT is 30. Bridges is 30. Hart is 31. OG is 29. The window is now. Positioning yourself to win a championship with this core should take priority over possible $ crunch later
One could argue the worst-case scenario isn’t losing KAT, but rather guaranteeing a 35-year-old center more than $65 million for the 2030-31 season.
Albatross contracts that can sink a team, especially considering NY has to pony up max money for Brunson 9 months from now.
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Hall says in other states, typically 80-90% of savings from gas tax suspension is passed onto consumer. @GasBuddyGuy tells me that’s accurate. Still, important to stress that if oil barrel prices increase, the impact is mitigated. But NC *should* see lower prices in coming days
🚨 NC Republicans’ Relief at the Pump Act is now law.
That means lower gas prices and more of your hard-earned money staying in your pocket.
Another BIG win that’ll make North Carolina more affordable for everyone.
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@GasBuddyGuy adds the average station buys fuel every two to four days. So when a station last refilled and how often they refill will determine when prices are impacted. Urban areas likely will see effects sooner than rural areas due to higher volume
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#NCGA Special Session is expected to last one day. A source familiar with the matter tells me a vote will be on suspending North Carolina’s gas tax, part of an effort to address fuel costs @ABC11_WTVD
BREAKING: The House will hold a special session Wednesday, October 7th at noon. At this time, legislation/details remain limited, though #NCGA lawmakers have publicly discussed addressing the gas tax @ABC11_WTVD
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BREAKING: The House will hold a special session Wednesday, October 7th at noon. At this time, legislation/details remain limited, though #NCGA lawmakers have publicly discussed addressing the gas tax @ABC11_WTVD
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A spokesperson for @NC_Governor @JoshStein_ responds to calls for a special session:
BREAKING: A staffer for Rep. Nasif Majeed tells me he has "signed the Joint legislative proclamation to convene the General Assembly in an extra session to consider legislation necessary to provide North Carolinians with state tax relief on gas and diesel fuel." @ABC11_WTVD
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