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'''Roy Asberry Cooper III''' is an [[illegal immigrant]]-coddling<ref>[https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/08/22/north-carolina-governor-vetoes-anti-sanctuary-bill-after-illegal-alien-charged-with-rape/ North Carolina Governor Vetoes Anti-Sanctuary Bill After Illegal Alien Charged With Rape]</ref> far-left Democrat who is the governor of [[North Carolina]]. Victorious in the 2016 gubernatorial election in North Carolina by less than 0.1% of the vote,<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/elections/live_results/2016_general/governor/nc.html#! 2016 North Carolina Governor Election Results]</ref> Cooper has used his position as governor to promote radical agendas, one example evident in his veto of an "abortion survivors" bill.<ref>[https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article229409404.html Cooper vetoes NC abortion bill]</ref>
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'''Roy Asberry Cooper III''' is an [[illegal immigrant]]-coddling<ref>[https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/08/22/north-carolina-governor-vetoes-anti-sanctuary-bill-after-illegal-alien-charged-with-rape/ North Carolina Governor Vetoes Anti-Sanctuary Bill After Illegal Alien Charged With Rape]</ref> left-wing Democrat who is the governor of [[North Carolina]]. Victorious in the 2016 gubernatorial election in North Carolina by less than 0.1% of the vote,<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/elections/live_results/2016_general/governor/nc.html#! 2016 North Carolina Governor Election Results]</ref> Cooper has used his position as governor to promote radical agendas, one example evident in his veto of an "abortion survivors" bill.<ref>[https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article229409404.html Cooper vetoes NC abortion bill]</ref>
  
 
==Governor of North Carolina==
 
==Governor of North Carolina==
 
===2016 North Carolina gubernatorial election===
 
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Cooper defeated then-incumbent [[Pat McCrory]] in the 2016 gubernatorial race by a slim margin of only 10,000 votes of the 4.7 million cast. Many including McCrory himself suspected voter fraud in the election, citing likely absentee voting in Bladen county in addition to potentially fraudulent ballots in 11 counties in addition.<ref>[https://www.redstate.com/sweetie15/2016/11/16/latest-deep-voter-fraud-north-carolina-run/ LATEST: How Deep Does the Voter Fraud in North Carolina Run?]</ref>
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Cooper defeated then-incumbent [[Pat McCrory]] in the 2016 gubernatorial race by a slim margin of only 10,000 votes of the 4.7 million cast. Many including McCrory himself suspected voter fraud in the election, citing likely absentee voting in Bladen county in addition to potentially fraudulent ballots in 11 counties.<ref>[https://www.redstate.com/sweetie15/2016/11/16/latest-deep-voter-fraud-north-carolina-run/ LATEST: How Deep Does the Voter Fraud in North Carolina Run?]</ref>
  
 
===Tenure===
 
===Tenure===
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====Abortion====
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Staunchly [[pro-abortion]], Cooper vetoed a bipartisan bill that sought to further establish punishments for those who murder infants that survive abortions.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/26334/67005/5900/establishes-requirements-for-abortions-resulting-in-premature-birth#67005 SB 359 - Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth - North Carolina Key Vote]</ref> Cooper justified his decision with excuses, arguing that it's "unnecessary" and that it interferes "between doctors and their [the child's] parents."<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/18/us/north-carolina-abortion-born-alive-bill/index.html North Carolina governor vetoes 'born alive' abortion bill]</ref>
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====Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission====
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Cooper was appointed to a bipartisan panel by [[Donald Trump]] along with [[Chris Christie]], [[Charlie Baker]], [[Patrick Kennedy]], and Bertha K. Madras to examine drug abuse issues in America.<ref>[https://abc11.com/politics/president-trump-appoints-gov-cooper-to-panel-to-combat-opioids/1977846/ President Trump appoints NC Gov. Cooper to panel to combat opioids]</ref> The commission dissolved in December 2017 after a final report had been released.<ref>[https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/images/Final_Report_Draft_11-1-2017.pdf Final_Report_Draft_11-1-2017.pdf]</ref>
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====Medicaid====
 
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On June 2017, Cooper announced that he was seeking federal approval for [[Medicaid]] expansion in North Carolina.<ref>[https://governor.nc.gov/news/governor-cooper-tells-washington-north-carolina-will-seek-expand-medicaid Governor Cooper Tells Washington that North Carolina Will Seek to Expand Medicaid]</ref>
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In June 2017, Cooper announced that he was seeking federal approval for [[Medicaid]] expansion in North Carolina.<ref>[https://governor.nc.gov/news/governor-cooper-tells-washington-north-carolina-will-seek-expand-medicaid Governor Cooper Tells Washington that North Carolina Will Seek to Expand Medicaid]</ref>
  
 
====Illegal immigration====
 
====Illegal immigration====
 
Despite high rates of illegal immigrant crimes in North Carolina,<ref>[https://www.ncfire.info/ NCFIRE]</ref><ref>[https://www.theepochtimes.com/illegal-immigrants-drive-child-sex-crime-charges-in-north-carolina-2_3006558.html Illegal Immigrants Drive Child Sex Crime Charges in North Carolina]</ref> Cooper vetoed a Republican-led bill that sought to call on local enforcement agencies to cooperate with [[ICE]].<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/09/north-carolina-released-500-illegals/ Nearly 500 Illegal Aliens Have Been Released From North Carolina Jails, Despite ICE Detainers]</ref> This led to allowing sheriffs of liberal counties such as [[Garry McFadden]] to dishonor and effectively ignore ICE requests regarding illegal immigrant crimes.
 
Despite high rates of illegal immigrant crimes in North Carolina,<ref>[https://www.ncfire.info/ NCFIRE]</ref><ref>[https://www.theepochtimes.com/illegal-immigrants-drive-child-sex-crime-charges-in-north-carolina-2_3006558.html Illegal Immigrants Drive Child Sex Crime Charges in North Carolina]</ref> Cooper vetoed a Republican-led bill that sought to call on local enforcement agencies to cooperate with [[ICE]].<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/09/north-carolina-released-500-illegals/ Nearly 500 Illegal Aliens Have Been Released From North Carolina Jails, Despite ICE Detainers]</ref> This led to allowing sheriffs of liberal counties such as [[Garry McFadden]] to dishonor and effectively ignore ICE requests regarding illegal immigrant crimes.
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Cooper has been criticized for what is perceived to be patronage and cronyism after allowing for his cabinet members to receive raises up to fifty times what the state legislature allowed.<ref>[https://townhall.com/columnists/briandarling/2018/04/10/north-carolina-gov-roy-cooper-creating-two-north-carolinas-n2469616 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Creating Two North Carolinas]</ref>
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====Emergency declarations====
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Cooper declared a State of Emergency on January 6, 2017 after potentially dangerous winter weather was announced.<ref>[https://myfox8.com/news/gov-roy-cooper-issues-state-of-emergency-for-north-carolina-ahead-of-winter-storm/ Gov. Cooper declares State of Emergency for NC, National Guard on standby]</ref>
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After gas prices rose dramatically, Cooper issued a State of Emergency in late August 2017 to temporarily allow exceptions to limits applying to fuel vehicles traveling in and out of North Carolina.<ref>[https://abc11.com/state-of-emergency-gas-supply-worries-continue-/2361523/ Colonial Pipeline now projecting to reopen Monday]</ref> The state of emergency was soon rescinded less than three weeks after it had been announced.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170920045052/http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article174042341.html North Carolina governor rescinds state of emergency]</ref>
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After [[Hurricane Florence]] was predicted to hit the east coast of North Carolina, Cooper issued a State of Emergency to waive certain regulations regarding transportation.<ref>[https://myfox8.com/news/gov-roy-cooper-issues-state-of-emergency-as-tropical-storm-florence-could-threaten-the-east-coast-by-next-week/ Gov. Roy Cooper issues State of Emergency as Tropical Storm Florence could threaten the East Coast by next week]</ref>
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===2020 North Carolina gubernatorial election===
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Cooper announced his re-election campaign on December 5, 2019.<ref>[https://twitter.com/RoyCooperNC/status/1202647745414205446 Roy Cooper on Twitter]</ref>
  
 
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Roy Cooper
Roy Cooper cropped.jpg
Governor of North Carolina
From: January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2025
Lieutenant Dan Forest
Predecessor Pat McCrory
Successor Josh Stein
49th Attorney General of North Carolina
From: January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2017
Governor Mike Easley
Predecessor Mike Easley
Successor Josh Stein
North Carolina Senate, 10th District
From: February 21, 1991 – January 1, 2001
Predecessor Jim Ezzell
Successor A. B. Swindell
North Carolina House of Representatives, 72nd District
From: February 9, 1987 – February 21, 1991
Predecessor Allen Barbee
Successor Edward McGee
Information
Party Democrat
Spouse(s) Kristin Cooper
Religion Christian In Name Only[1]

Roy Asberry Cooper III is an illegal immigrant-coddling[2] left-wing Democrat who is the governor of North Carolina. Victorious in the 2016 gubernatorial election in North Carolina by less than 0.1% of the vote,[3] Cooper has used his position as governor to promote radical agendas, one example evident in his veto of an "abortion survivors" bill.[4]

Governor of North Carolina

2016 North Carolina gubernatorial election

Cooper defeated then-incumbent Pat McCrory in the 2016 gubernatorial race by a slim margin of only 10,000 votes of the 4.7 million cast. Many including McCrory himself suspected voter fraud in the election, citing likely absentee voting in Bladen county in addition to potentially fraudulent ballots in 11 counties.[5]

Tenure

Abortion

Staunchly pro-abortion, Cooper vetoed a bipartisan bill that sought to further establish punishments for those who murder infants that survive abortions.[6] Cooper justified his decision with excuses, arguing that it's "unnecessary" and that it interferes "between doctors and their [the child's] parents."[7]

Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission

Cooper was appointed to a bipartisan panel by Donald Trump along with Chris Christie, Charlie Baker, Patrick Kennedy, and Bertha K. Madras to examine drug abuse issues in America.[8] The commission dissolved in December 2017 after a final report had been released.[9]

Medicaid

In June 2017, Cooper announced that he was seeking federal approval for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina.[10]

Illegal immigration

Despite high rates of illegal immigrant crimes in North Carolina,[11][12] Cooper vetoed a Republican-led bill that sought to call on local enforcement agencies to cooperate with ICE.[13] This led to allowing sheriffs of liberal counties such as Garry McFadden to dishonor and effectively ignore ICE requests regarding illegal immigrant crimes.

Patronage

Cooper has been criticized for what is perceived to be patronage and cronyism after allowing for his cabinet members to receive raises up to fifty times what the state legislature allowed.[14]

Emergency declarations

2017

Cooper declared a State of Emergency on January 6, 2017 after potentially dangerous winter weather was announced.[15]

After gas prices rose dramatically, Cooper issued a State of Emergency in late August 2017 to temporarily allow exceptions to limits applying to fuel vehicles traveling in and out of North Carolina.[16] The state of emergency was soon rescinded less than three weeks after it had been announced.[17]

2018

After Hurricane Florence was predicted to hit the east coast of North Carolina, Cooper issued a State of Emergency to waive certain regulations regarding transportation.[18]

2020 North Carolina gubernatorial election

Campaign

Cooper announced his re-election campaign on December 5, 2019.[19]

Political positions

While On the Issues ranks Cooper's voting record as "moderate liberal",[20] his votes and positions abortion, same-sex "marriage", and illegal immigration make him much more left-wing than the website rated him at. However, Cooper is opposed to the legalization of marijuana, despite all his other liberal views.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Cooper’s Crusade Against Christ
  2. ↑ North Carolina Governor Vetoes Anti-Sanctuary Bill After Illegal Alien Charged With Rape
  3. ↑ 2016 North Carolina Governor Election Results
  4. ↑ Cooper vetoes NC abortion bill
  5. ↑ LATEST: How Deep Does the Voter Fraud in North Carolina Run?
  6. ↑ SB 359 - Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth - North Carolina Key Vote
  7. ↑ North Carolina governor vetoes 'born alive' abortion bill
  8. ↑ President Trump appoints NC Gov. Cooper to panel to combat opioids
  9. ↑ Final_Report_Draft_11-1-2017.pdf
  10. ↑ Governor Cooper Tells Washington that North Carolina Will Seek to Expand Medicaid
  11. ↑ NCFIRE
  12. ↑ Illegal Immigrants Drive Child Sex Crime Charges in North Carolina
  13. ↑ Nearly 500 Illegal Aliens Have Been Released From North Carolina Jails, Despite ICE Detainers
  14. ↑ North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Creating Two North Carolinas
  15. ↑ Gov. Cooper declares State of Emergency for NC, National Guard on standby
  16. ↑ Colonial Pipeline now projecting to reopen Monday
  17. ↑ North Carolina governor rescinds state of emergency
  18. ↑ Gov. Roy Cooper issues State of Emergency as Tropical Storm Florence could threaten the East Coast by next week
  19. ↑ Roy Cooper on Twitter
  20. ↑ Roy Cooper on the Issues

External links

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