The top Republican in the North Carolina Senate conceded to his challenger Tuesday in a razor-thin primary race despite having President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Phil Berger, the state Senate president pro tempore for the past 15 years, congratulated his opponent, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, in a race that went to a recount.
“While this was a close race, the voters have spoken, and I congratulate Sheriff Page on his victory,” Berger said in a statement, NBC affiliate WRAL of Raleigh reported. “Over the past 15 years, Republicans in the General Assembly have fundamentally redefined our state’s outlook and reputation. It has been an honor to play a role in that transformation.”
ElysiumSprouts on
This is a “cut off your nose to spite your face” move for NC Republicans. Apparently he was a big fundraiser for GOP and they kicked him to the curb for a MAGA idolater.
dt1664 on
I live here. Long story short, he screwed over his constituents by allowing the deannexation of half of the land in an entire town to a developer that is one of his biggest donors. His primary opponent was a local sheriff. The people here will never vote for the Democrat in the race and will continue to vote against their own interests.
Edit: The Democrat in the race is Dr. Steve Luking. He’s a nice guy and generally well-liked (even by Republicans). He just has an uphill battle. [Link](https://www.steveluking4nc.org/) if you are interested in donating to his small campaign.
WrednyGal on
They should investigate voter fraud
TripleJ80 on
No take backs loser
Pre3Chorded on
I love that Trump picked the casino-pushing guy and lost to the no casino guy.
Retlaw83 on
I’m surprised someone with an endorsement from Trump is bowing out gracefully instead of pissing and shitting and crying and lodging lawsuits.
wahoozerman on
If this guy dummymandered his party out of a house seat in exchange for an endorsement by Donald and then didn’t even win his primary, that would be golden.
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From the article:
The top Republican in the North Carolina Senate conceded to his challenger Tuesday in a razor-thin primary race despite having President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Phil Berger, the state Senate president pro tempore for the past 15 years, congratulated his opponent, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, in a race that went to a recount.
“While this was a close race, the voters have spoken, and I congratulate Sheriff Page on his victory,” Berger said in a statement, NBC affiliate WRAL of Raleigh reported. “Over the past 15 years, Republicans in the General Assembly have fundamentally redefined our state’s outlook and reputation. It has been an honor to play a role in that transformation.”
This is a “cut off your nose to spite your face” move for NC Republicans. Apparently he was a big fundraiser for GOP and they kicked him to the curb for a MAGA idolater.
I live here. Long story short, he screwed over his constituents by allowing the deannexation of half of the land in an entire town to a developer that is one of his biggest donors. His primary opponent was a local sheriff. The people here will never vote for the Democrat in the race and will continue to vote against their own interests.
Edit: The Democrat in the race is Dr. Steve Luking. He’s a nice guy and generally well-liked (even by Republicans). He just has an uphill battle. [Link](https://www.steveluking4nc.org/) if you are interested in donating to his small campaign.
They should investigate voter fraud
No take backs loser
I love that Trump picked the casino-pushing guy and lost to the no casino guy.
I’m surprised someone with an endorsement from Trump is bowing out gracefully instead of pissing and shitting and crying and lodging lawsuits.
If this guy dummymandered his party out of a house seat in exchange for an endorsement by Donald and then didn’t even win his primary, that would be golden.