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Re: Plot Twist: NC Democrat Changes Parties, Strikes Back at Governor in Big Time Power Play

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Back in July, RedState reported on a bold move made by one Democrat
state lawmaker in North Carolina that paved the way for a bill to become
law that mandated better cooperation and coordination between state
sheriffs and federal immigration enforcement agencies. 

Rep. Carla Cunningham (D-Mecklenburg), who represents House District 106
in the state legislature, gave her House Republican colleagues the one
vote they needed to complete the override of Democrat Gov. Josh Stein's
veto of the bill. It was that, and a blistering speech she gave
explaining her vote, that paved the way for her party to turn against

“It is time for my unapologetic truth to be shared with all of you.
First, as a people, it is time to recognize that it’s not just the
numbers that matter. But also, where the immigrants come from and the
culture they bring with them to another country. As a social scientist
report, all cultures are not equal. Some immigrants come and believe
they can function in isolation, refusing to adapt. They have come to our
country for many reasons, but I suggest they must assimilate. Adapt to
the culture of the country they wish to live in. No country is going to
allow people to come in and not acknowledge its constitution, legal
systems and laws. They will not tolerate it." 

Her full speech, where she was interrupted by other Democrats at various
points, can be read here. 

Several months later, Ms. Cunningham was punished for her views after an
aggressive campaign against her by Democrats and their affiliated
pro-illegal alien special interest groups, along with Stein, and she
lost her March primary bid to Rev. Rodney Sadler, the challenger who was
endorsed by Stein (two other House Democrats who also sometimes voted
with Republicans on legislation and to override vetoes also lost their
primary bids). 

Cunningham, who had already been on the warpath against the party that
had betrayed her and the seven terms she served in the General Assembly,
made them sweat in the aftermath of her primary loss, saying in early
April, "let them be worried" about how she was going to vote in the
legislative short session that would start some two weeks later. 

The short session started on Tuesday. And on Friday, Cunningham dropped

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and is now registered as Unaffiliated. This comes after many democrats,
including Gov Josh Stein, campaigned against her. Cunningham will be a
key figure in veto overrides. #ncpol #ncga Show more 2:33 PM · Apr 24,
2026 

In a statement issued after the news broke, Cunningham wrote that it was
clear that her "values as a black woman no longer align with their
agenda" and that she was moving forward "with absolute conviction." 

She also maintained her stance on illegal immigration, noting that "we
have a moral obligation to place the needs of struggling Americans above
all competing agendas," including any policies that divert resources
away from American citizens and towards illegal aliens. 

“I have been a Democrat all my life, but I came to realize that I want
to serve the people, not a party," she also wrote. "Being an independent
thinker does not align with party politics, and I will never compromise
the needs of my constituents to satisfy a political agenda." 

Cunningham hasn't shared who she will caucus with in the short session,
but with several veto override attempts planned, including bills on
permitless concealed carry, requiring state law enforcement officers to
work with ICE, and further cracking down on DEI, Republicans have to be
licking their chops at the possibility Cunningham will be emboldened
enough to come to their rescue again to help out with an override. 

For those who might be wondering, her move will not enable her to run as

Rep. Cunningham's decision is reminiscent of state Rep. Tricia Cotham's
switch to the Republican Party in April 2023 after years of also feeling
like her party abandoned her. Cotham's switch gave the GOP-led House a
veto-proof majority through the end of 2024 and enraged Democrats who
have tried unsuccessfully to defeat her ever since. 

Unfortunately, the same didn't hold true for Cunningham, but with her
announcement today, it's clear she's not simply going to go quietly into
the night. Good for her. 

https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2026/04/24/nc-democrat-gets-revenge-o
n-governor-changes-parties-in-move-that-can-have-big-impacts-on-short-ses
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Re: Plot Twist: NC Democrat Changes Parties, Strikes Back at Governor in Big Time Power Play Greg Rabanus <greg.rabanus@bsky.app> - 2026-04-25 08:06 +0200

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