Trump's Approval Has Gone *UP* Since the Epstein Files Circus
How Stupid Can Democrats Get? (That’s a Question, Not a Challenge)
The Left Distrusts the People
Druzin' for a Bruisin'
A Quick Bible Study Vol. 277: Moses in the New Testament Book of...
The Benign Bully Pulpit of Donald Trump
Trump Admin Ends Biden’s SAVE Scheme, Blocks 460K Borrowers from Costly Giveaway
Illegal Alien Charged for Staging a Kidnapping and Attempting to Frame ICE
Watch Out: Texas Democrat Pushes Views That Clearly Contradict Clear Biblical Teachings
Lincoln Warned Us About Lawlessness. We Should Listen.
One Hundred Years After Scopes — the Trial That Changed the Culture
Faith Under Fire: Why Every House of Worship Must Prioritize Security
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Kiss Cam Fallout at Coldplay Concert
$2.5B Fed Cover-Up? Jerome Powell Accused of Lying As White House Demands Site...
Radical Leftist Esther Kim Varet Emerges As Unhinged Dem in California’s 40th District
Tipsheet

North Carolina Gubernatorial Race Preview

Unfortunately, the governor’s race in North Carolina may be one where the GOP endures a loss.

Republican incumbent Pat McCrory enraged liberals and LGBT rights activists when he signed House Bill 2, The Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, earlier this year. The legislation mandates individuals to use public restrooms that coincide with their biological sex rather than their preferred gender identity. Opponents called the bill the most anti-LGBT in the United States and they refuse to let their grievances be quickly forgotten.

Advertisement

The whole race has essentially become a referendum on the legislation.

Republican McCrory is running for reelection against Democrat Attorney General Roy Cooper. Despite McCrory presiding over one of the best performing state economies in the country, Cooper has kept public discourse focused on HB2. The strategy seems to be working – Cooper has maintained an enduring, albeit small, advantage in polling against Governor McCrory.

For his part, Governor McCrory has not shied away from the social issues HB2 has brought to the forefront. He has vigorously defended his signature of the bill.

Another factor in this race is the hotly contested U.S. Senate election. Republican Burr is receiving a surprisingly tough challenge from his Democratic opponent that no one expected when the race began. National Democrats have smelled blood and outside money has poured in from both sides.

Advertisement

The Real Clear Politics average of polls gives Democrat Cooper the advantage with a spread of +2.2.

Forecast Rating Breakdown

Roll Call: Tilts Democrat

Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Leans Democrat

Cook Political Report: Toss Up

North Carolina polls will close at 7:30pm EST

Join the conversation as a VIP Member

Recommended

Trending on Townhall Videos

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement