Josh Stein
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Governor of NC. Husband to Anna. Dad to Sam, Adam, & Leah. Canes & hoops fan. Taco & BBQ hound. Text JOSH to 40503 to join our team!
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Thank you, North Carolina! I am honored to serve as your next governor. Tonight, we came together to resoundingly embrace a vision that is optimistic, forward-looking, and welcoming. I couldn't have done this without each of you.
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I have a message for the women of North Carolina: you still have a legal right to an abortion in our state. North Carolina state law protects women's reproductive freedoms. 1/.
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BREAKING: Today, I joined 22 other attorneys general in filing a brief with the United States Supreme Court opposing Texas’ radical, anti-democratic lawsuit. This suit seeks to overturn the will of the people by throwing out the votes of tens of millions Americans. 1/.
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BREAKING: Fantastic news for voters and the health of our democracy -- the NC Supreme Court just struck down the legislative and congressional maps as an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander. The maps violate a voter's fundamental right to vote.
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BREAKING: Today, I, along with some colleagues, sued Sec. Betsy DeVos for putting the interests of predatory, for-profit schools trying to take advantage of students, ahead of those students investing in their education. Her rule is wrong & unlawful. And I'm fighting to block it.
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You may have heard that my opponent called himself a "NAZI.". That he said, "Slavery is not bad.". That he mocked a woman who said she was raped. Folks, I've said it before — and I'll say it again: Mark Robinson is unfit to become NC's next Governor.
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BREAKING: My office is supporting federal law enforcement efforts to investigate NCians who participated in the raid on the U.S. Capitol. If you have any information about a NCian who participated in this lawless insurrection, please email investigationtips@ncdoj.gov .
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This is true even after the Supreme Court today stripped women of their right to an abortion under the Constitution by overturning Roe v. Wade. If we want to keep our freedoms under state law, then we have to elect state officials who commit to protecting them. 2/2.
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It frankly saddens me that our amicus brief is even necessary, but know that I will do whatever is necessary to protect people’s right to vote. 4/4.
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My statement on today's @washingtonpost story "Louis DeJoy’s rise as GOP fundraiser was powered by contributions from co. workers who were later reimbursed, former employees say": . It is against the law to directly or indirectly reimburse someone for a political contribution.1/2.
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NORTH CAROLINA: Do NOT do what the President directs. To make sure your ballot COUNTS, sign and send it in EARLY. Then track it ONLINE with BALLOTTRAX. Do NOT vote twice (it’s a felony), or waste your time, or unnecessarily risk exposure to more people.
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This represents a profound and outrageous rejection of democracy with no precedent in our nation’s history. It would also violate some of our nation’s most basic constitutional principles, including federalism and respect for state law. 3/.
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Breaking: Today, I reached an agreement with the US Postal Service to ensure timely mail delivery in future elections. In 2020, the Postal Service made 11th hour changes that put their mail-in votes at risk of not being counted. 1/2.
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Court after court has determined that its factual allegations are false. The complaint asks the Supreme Court to simply ignore the voters in several states and order legislators in those states to replace the voters’ choice with their own. 2/.
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Today, President Trump outrageously encouraged NCians to break the law in order to help him sow chaos in our election. Make sure you vote, but do NOT vote twice! I will do everything in my power to make sure the will of the people is upheld in November.
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Thank you for your support, Martin Luther King III. Together, we will protect NC’s governorship and our democracy this November.
Mark Robinson is an extreme, out-of-touch threat to North Carolina's democracy. The Tar Heel State needs a leader who will defend the sacred right to vote, someone who affirms bodily autonomy for women and respects the rule of law. @JoshStein_ is that leader.
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🚨🚨BREAKING: Big win in our case against the Postmaster General. The Court ordered the Postal Service to reverse many damaging changes that slowed mail delivery. I will keep fighting to protect your right to vote.
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BREAKING: HUGE WIN at the 4th C. Court of Appeals for NC voters! By a 12-3 margin, the Court rejects the Republican legislators' effort to disallow votes cast & mailed back on or before Election Day but received after 11/6. 1/.
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I’m incredibly humbled, honored, and pumped to officially be the Democratic nominee for Governor of North Carolina. Thank you to everyone who has supported our campaign and believes in our vision for a stronger, safer North Carolina. Now let's win this election on November 5th!.
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Evidently there is something called The Swift Society.
‼️| Attorney General of North Carolina is now investigating Ticketmaster. — For allegedly vi𝚘lating consumer rights and 𝚊ntitrust laws after The Eras Tour pre-sale.
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BREAKING: I just filed a brief with the North Carolina Supreme Court on behalf of Gov. Cooper and myself urging the Court to clarify that the North Carolina constitution prohibits partisan gerrymandering. Partisan gerrymandering distorts our democracy. 1/1.
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BREAKING: A HUGE win tonight for NC voters at SCOTUS, which upheld the State Board of Elections’ effort to ensure that every eligible vote counts, even in a pandemic. Voters must postmark their ballots by Election Day but now have certainty their vote will be counted. Let's vote!.
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I was just elected North Carolina's Democratic nominee for Governor — and I'm ready to fight for our future.
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Allow me to reintroduce myself … I’m Josh Stein: North Carolina’s Attorney General and Democratic candidate for Governor. And I’m ready to win.
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NORTH CAROLINA: If you are in line to vote, STAY IN LINE! Anybody who is in line to vote by 7:30 PM is legally allowed to cast their ballot — don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. Races in NC are always close, and it’s going to take ALL of us to ensure victory.
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I’m in! I’m running for Governor to fight for our future. As your AG, I have taken on big fights for you and won, time after time. That’s what I’ll do as your next Governor. Together, we can build a better and brighter North Carolina.
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NORTH CAROLINA: Let's come together and elect Democrats up and down the ballot. There's too much at stake this election for us to not give our all these last few days!
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BREAKING: The three judge panel in the NC Congressional partisan gerrymandering case (Common Cause/LWV v. Rucho) just issued a ruling unanimously concluding that the congressional maps constitute an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander.
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The Court’s ruling in Harper v. Hall today is a devastating blow to democracy. Our constitution is supposed to be a check on the power of the legislature. But these Republican justices have surrendered that role, taking power away from the people and giving it to an.
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We just launched Republicans for Stein! Folks of all political stripes — Democrats, Unaffiliateds, and Republicans — are coming together to protect this governorship and build a safer, stronger North Carolina.
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BREAKING: Our side just won in a big US Supreme Court case involving the ACA. The Trump Administration refused to pay risk corridor payments, resulting in higher premiums & less access for people getting health insurance on the exchanges. The court ruled that the feds must pay.
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BREAKING: North Carolina's price gouging law is now in effect. Hurricane Helene is expected to impact much of our state. Make sure you and your family are prepared — and if you see any price gouging, please let my office know.
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Any credible allegations of such actions merit investigation by the appropriate state and federal authorities. Beyond this, it would be inappropriate for me as Attorney General to comment on any specific matter at this time. 2/2.
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UPDATE: The FBI has now created a one-stop portal for anyone with information about Wednesday’s riots. Submit any information you have via . Thank you. We must all defend our democracy when it is under attack.
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BREAKING: Today, I sued DuPont & Chemours for dumping PFAS into NC’s drinking water even as they knew these forever chemicals damage human health & our natural resources. These companies put their profits ahead of the people of NC. That's wrong, and I intend to make them pay.
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BREAKING: THE PEOPLE WON! In Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court rejected the radical independent state legislature theory and reaffirmed the most central principle of our democracy: that the people, not politicians, have political power. 1/2.
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NEW AD: @MarkRobinsonNC's history of promoting political violence is disturbing. He can’t become North Carolina's next governor — and it’s on us to stop him at the ballot box.
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The only GOOD thing about the President’s tweet is that he FINALLY encourages voters to VOTE BY MAIL. It’s an easy, safe & secure way to cast a ballot. To request yours:
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I’ve been in touch with local leaders in western NC. The devastation is enormous. They are desperate to get cell service back up and running, and folks will soon need essentials like water. Keep the people of western NC and our neighboring states in your prayers.
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This one's for us, North Carolina. We have just over two months to knock on doors, text our neighbors, and come together to ensure everyone shows up to defend our governorship on November 5th. Let's get to work.
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Thank you to friend and legendary UNC basketball coach Roy Williams for supporting our campaign. There are only a few minutes left in the game, and we can’t afford to make any mistakes. Let’s defend our governorship and ensure public schools have the support they need.
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Wilkes County native Zach Galifianakis joined me in Raleigh to help get out the vote and encourage folks to contribute to Hurricane Helene relief efforts for western North Carolina. Thank you to everyone who came out. We can do this, together.
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North Carolina, I am incredibly honored to have been elected as your next Governor, and I’m ready to hit the ground running. Learn more about our transition team or apply to join my administration at
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.@MarkRobinsonNC and his wife operated a child care center that endangered children and was unsanitary. If this is how he cared for children, how can we trust him to care for our state?
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Thank you to all of the power line, cell phone, and road workers who are working around the clock to reconnect communities impacted by Hurricane Helene across western NC. We are all incredibly grateful for your commitment to our people and pray for your safety and success.
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My statement on today’s incident in Graham, NC:. All eligible voters in North Carolina have a constitutional right to cast their vote safely and securely, without threats or intimidation. After today’s troubling events in Alamance County, I went to the courthouse in Graham . 1/.
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Voters who vote by mail should know that their ballots will be delivered in a timely fashion. Every eligible voter has the right to vote and know that it will count. I will always fight to protect that right. 2/2.
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Today, Governor Cooper and I have taken legal action to stop the legislature’s unconstitutional and dangerous power grab. This law threatens public safety, fractures the chain of command during a crisis, and thwarts the will of voters. Our people deserve better than a.
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Hi folks, I’m Josh Stein. I’m a husband, a father, NC’s Attorney General — and your Democratic nominee for Governor!. I love this state and believe in the promise North Carolina offers. Together, we will move our state forward and protect our governorship this November!
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Thank you, @AndyBeshearKY, for your support. Governors know how to get stuff done. Folks, let’s win this race and deliver for every North Carolinian.
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I am suing President Trump for his unlawful & reckless decision to stop payments that help 1/2 million NCians afford health insurance.
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Last night I had stroke-like symptoms after Anna and I walked our dog Jenny so I went to the hospital. Doctors confirmed that I had a minor stroke and performed a successful procedure to remove a small blood clot.
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Elections in North Carolina are always close — but that means we have power. The power to determine who wins and who loses.
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I thought this might be a good time to ask you to join my team .
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Someone who uses their platform to incite violence is NOT fit for any public office, let alone Governor of North Carolina. @MarkRobinsonNC is divisive, and his rhetoric is dangerous — we must not let him win this November.
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We’re just 40 days out, North Carolina. Let’s get it done.
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Breaking: Women, not their employers, should make their own birth control decisions. Federal judge agrees & blocks Trump Administration’s birth control restrictions.
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North Carolina is at a crossroads: We can either give into @markrobinsonnc's rhetoric of division and hate OR we can come together to build a North Carolina that’s safer and stronger.
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BREAKING: Today, North Carolina has ended the sexual assault kit backlog. This is a milestone more than six years in the making to deliver justice for victims and survivors.
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🚨NEW: Our first TV ad just went up! @MarkRobinsonNC is a direct threat to women’s reproductive freedoms. Don’t take our word for it — take his.
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Welcome to North Carolina, @AndyBeshearKY! We are so excited to have you in our beautiful state and grateful for all you do in Kentucky and for our country.
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Had to share this action shot of two of my favorite people knocking on doors and talking to voters today. Thanks to my dad Adam, my sister Gerda, and all the volunteers across NC for canvassing today!
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Mark Robinson wants to ban abortion — with no exceptions. Mark Robinson wants to gut funding for our public schools. Mark Robinson wants to strip North Carolinians’ of their voting rights. Folks, @MarkRobinsonNC wants to take us backward. And we won’t let him.
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A 10 year old victim of abuse denied an abortion in OH because she was 3 days past 6 weeks pregnant. This is insane. She’s 10 years old!.
Ohio girl, 10, travels to Indiana to get an abortion because Ohio bans abortion at 6 weeks and she’s 6 weeks & 3 days pregnant.
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My team and I dropped off water today in Statesville that will be transported to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene. Hundreds of thousands of western North Carolinians still do not have access to safe water and are counting on others during this difficult time. If there is
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I am appalled by these despicable messages. We must combat hate and racism in all its forms. If you receive this text, please report it to my office at
Our office is aware of racist messages being sent to North Carolinians. We are working with federal and industry partners to investigate the source of these robotexts. You can report them to our office (1-877-5-NO-SCAM or and/or local law enforcement.
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“Weak, little gymnast”? I think @MarkRobinsonNC means the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast in history. What’s “weak” is trying to puff yourself up by tearing someone else down. I’m thrilled for Simone Biles and Team USA!🇺🇸.
Tonight’s Clip #2 - Trump-endorsed Republican nominee for NC Governor Mark Robinson says he isn’t a quitter taking breaks from competition like “weak little gymnast” Simone Biles. Are you still not convinced these people are weird? . Stay tuned, I got more coming.
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As your next Governor, I’m determined to build a safer, stronger North Carolina. But to do that, I need the best team possible — learn more about how to join my administration below:
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Let me make it clear: A woman’s decision to have a child should be between her and her health care provider — not politicians in Raleigh, and certainly not @markrobinsonNC.
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Together, we have the power to shape North Carolina’s future.
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Important Thread on VOTING in NC:.1. Register to vote before Fri 10/9.2. Request mail-in ballot ASAP .3. Mail in your ballot ASAP & track receipt by text/email.4. or Vote during 17 days of early vote (Th 10/15 – Sat 10/31).5. or Vote on Election Day (Tu 11/3).6. DO NOT VOTE TWICE.
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My last time leaving this office as AG. It has been a privilege and an honor to serve these past 8 years. What a tremendous team at @NCAGO! I’m exited for @JeffJacksonNC to assume the mantle, and I’m eager to get to work as @NC_Governor starting tomorrow!
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Many people are learning this week who @markrobinsonNC is. But for North Carolinians, his rhetoric of hatred and vitriol is no joke — and we can't let him win.
North Carolina GOP nominee for governor, Mark Robinson, is following the Trump playbook of saying the craziest, most vile s**t you can imagine @ronnychieng
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Why am I in this fight? For the people of North Carolina. Every. Single. Day.
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There are two competing visions for the future of North Carolina. And it's going to take ALL of us to ensure that it's one of progress. Thank you to @TheLastWord for having me on last night to discuss what's at stake in this race.
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Thanks, Juliette. It’s absolutely ridiculous that I must tell voters to vote only once. But the President’s reckless directive to NC voters to vote twice must be countered. It’s a daggum felony!.
In case you are wondering, the great Attorney General of North Carolina @JoshStein_ has some free legal advice about voting twice.
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The stakes for North Carolina could not be higher. My opponent @markrobinsonNC's rhetoric is dangerous and promotes violence — and it’s up to us to stop him. Thanks to @TheLastWord for having me on last night.
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Today, my colleagues & I fought in SCOTUS to uphold the ACA & all of its protections -- for people with pre-existing conditions, for seniors buying medicine, for young people on their parents' insurance, & for people it helps insure. I'm hopeful we'll win.🤞 #ProtectOurCare.
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Vice President Harris ran a formidable campaign that offered a positive vision for our nation’s future. We know that we go further when we go together. Now more than ever, North Carolina has the opportunity to be the bright spot that lights the path forward. Our kids, our.
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I love North Carolina — the people, the mountains, the coast. There is no place better. I’m fighting for a safer, stronger state for all who call North Carolina home.
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Early voting has begun, North Carolina! Get out and make your voice heard — find an early voting site near you at
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BREAKING: The NC Department of Justice will not move to have the injunction lifted in Bryant v. Woodall. My office will not take action that would restrict women’s ability to make their own reproductive health care decisions. 1/2.
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BREAKING: A big win for equality in NC! All people are equal no matter if you are straight or gay. Today, the NC Court of Appeals recognized that truth and that the NC and US constitutions guarantee it. 1/.
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I support women’s reproductive freedoms. After a thorough review of the case in Planned Parenthood v. Stein, I have concluded that many of the provisions in North Carolina’s anti-abortion law are unconstitutional. My office will not defend those parts of the law.
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"Male chauvinist pig.” That's what my opponent, @markrobinsonNC, proudly calls himself. He's built his platform on hatred and vitriol — and he's made it clear that he won't stop. We MUST defeat him this November.
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Despite the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, many towns across western NC are welcoming fall visitors. Please visit places like Blowing Rock, Boone, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Cherokee, Franklin, Hendersonville, Highlands, Murphy, Sylva, West Jefferson, and other towns.
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My opponent @MarkRobinsonNC implied that the U.S. government was behind Pearl Harbor and the death of General Patton . Folks, he's an outright conspiracy theorist — he even said so himself! We cannot allow him to become North Carolina's next Governor.
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The people of western North Carolina are desperate for help from their state government. Yet, the legislative Republicans just enacted a power grab, not hurricane relief. To use folks’ incredible need for aid as a cloak for their political pettiness is frankly despicable. The.
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.@markrobinsonnc is unfit to be governor. This was true before last week's story broke — and it remains true today.
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.@MarkRobinsonNC and his wife owned and operated a child care center officially cited for dangerous and unsanitary conditions. We can’t trust him to keep our children safe — and we can’t trust him to be North Carolina’s next Governor.
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The devastation left by Hurricane Helene is catastrophic. To those who have lost their homes, power, food, and more: we are here to help. To all price gougers looking to take advantage of North Carolinians during this difficult time: my office can and will hold you accountable.
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.@markrobinsonNC was just caught on camera saying he would REJECT federal funding for public schools. We need more funding for schools, not less. I will always be a champion for our kids and public schools.
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My opponent, @MarkRobinsonNC, is a fringe extremist who wants a TOTAL ban on abortion. We can't let him take North Carolina's governorship and turn back the clock. I’ll always defend your freedoms.
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To the women of NC, know that your right to a safe, legal abortion is protected by state law. As your AG, I will do everything in my power to defend your legal rights and your reproductive freedoms.
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📢📢ALERT📢📢.Someone is making illegal robocalls into NC spreading misinformation about Election Day. DO NOT LISTEN to these robocall voicemails! They want to steal your vote. Don't let them. Today is your last chance to vote. We have 3 hours left – let’s #vote NC!.
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