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After Cooper's State of the State, what's next for North Carolina politics?

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is seen during a June 24, 2020, briefing on the coronavirus pandemic.
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is seen during a June 24, 2020, briefing on the coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper gave his final State of the State address. The speech is given every two years, and Cooper is constitutionally barred from running for reelection in 2024.

Cooper, a Democrat, hit on his legislative accomplishments and the goals for his final year in office. Some of those goals may be hard to meet. Republicans have a near-veto-proof majority in the legislature.

There’s also a Republican in the lieutenant governor’s seat. Mark Robinson gave the GOP response to Cooper's speech. He’s expected to announce a run for governor in the 2024 election, setting up a race with Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we examine Cooper’s speech, Robinson’s response and what the next couple of years of North Carolina politics could look like.

GUESTS:

Michael Bitzer, professor of politics and history at Catawba College

Colin Campbell, capitol bureau chief at WUNC

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Gabe Altieri is the Executive Producer for Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins. Prior to joining WFAE in 2022, he worked for WSKG Public Media in Binghamton, New York.