Issue Position: Good Governance

Issue Position

The system of checks and balances is fundamental to our democracy, spelled out in our State Constitution. I worry that our legislative leaders in Raleigh are undermining that constitution, however, by taking steps to weaken separation of powers among the legislative, executive and judiciary branches. They have stripped powers from the governor and are threatening the independence of the courts.

And they have grabbed power from cities like Greensboro, trying to dictate how we elect our local officials.

Likewise, our legislators have shown lack of respect for the U.S. Constitution, passing bills only to have them thrown out by federal courts -- after spending millions of taxpayer money in lawsuits to defend them. North Carolina should be a model of good governance, and I'll work tirelessly to that end.

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