North Carolina now has a lottery.
You may remember that I mentioned a week ago that there was a BIPARTISAN group of Senators opposed to the lottery, and the current balance of power in the Senate was 26 opposed to the lottery, 24 supporting it. Of the 26 opposed, 21 were Republicans and 5 were Democrats. All 24 supporters were Democrats.
Earlier this week, the Senate "leader" declared that the lottery was "dead" until next year, as he couldn't change anyone's vote. Today the Senate decided to meet and vote. NO VOTES CHANGED. The final vote was 24-24. The Lieutenant Governor (D) cast the tiebreaker, making the vote 25-24.
The Charlotte Observer Story describes how it happened, but not quite accurately.
After the Senate was done with all their business last week, allegedly for the year, Senator John Garwood, (R-Wilkes) was injured and was at home recovering from an infection. Senator Harry Brown (R-Onslow) left for his "Honeymoon." Then the Democrats forced an unconstitutional vote to cram the lottery down the throats of North Carolina voters. Of course the Constitution long-ceased to matter to Democrats in this state.
There are no details on how Senator Garwood was injured. There was also no word on how Senator Brown was funding his honeymoon. It certainly seems to me to be much more than a coincidence that the only two senators missing from the Senate when a vote "suddenly" appeared were two Republicans who opposed the lottery.
The North Carolina Democrat Legislature is dirtier than New Orleans right now.
Great regional post. We need more regional information concerning the foul politcs.
Thanks
Too bad the evil dems corrupted another state.
From Massively Corrupt Illinois, it's gettin' really bad here!
Just bloghopping... have a nice day :)
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Thanks, Brian, but I'm not sure you really want more information on this group of people.
Ottman, I watch IL, and I often wonder which state is more corrupt. They are both the worst I've seen.
Thanks for stopping by, Will!