Troy Williams: Ready for Biden-Trump II; governor's race the country's best undercard
The term "March Madness" usually pertains to the college basketball championship. However, this year's Super Tuesday primary elections on March 5 were equally thrilling.
There will likely be a Biden-Trump rematch, which some want but others dread. "As a political enthusiast, I find it a delightful experience." We're in for one of history's most exciting presidential contests. Get ready for some serious political drama.
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President Biden lost one of his primary elections, which is an indication of his declining popularity. He is the first incumbent president to lose a primary in the past 44 years. As for former President Trump, it is well-known that he is facing various challenges, including serious criminal charges. Hollywood could not have written a more exciting script. Right now, it is impossible to predict the winner.
Biden vs. Trump II is the main event, and the North Carolina governor's race between Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Attorney General Josh Stein is the nation's best undercard. Unsurprisingly, Robinson and Stein both easily won their respective primaries. Robinson and Stein have been on a collision course for quite some time. Expect another showdown between opposing forces, each portraying themselves as good and the other as evil.
A rising Democratic star?
The Democratic primary for Cumberland County's NC House District 42 has been unofficially decided, with Mike Colvin emerging as the winner against his three opponents. According to political observers, Colvin ran a good campaign and also received an endorsement from retiring incumbent legislator Marvin Lucas, who had served the district for a long time.
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Colvin is expected to face opposition in the November elections. Still, he is likely to win, given that the district is drawn as a D+26, which means the Democratic candidate is expected to win by 26 points. Colvin is the Fayetteville mayor's younger brother but has always had an independent voice, sometimes not in agreement with the mayor.
If he wins, as expected, he will likely become a rising star within the Democratic caucus. Democrats are expected to remain in the minority in both chambers of the General Assembly. Republican Leonard Bryant is set to challenge Colvin on November's ballot.
In another Cumberland County state house race, Christina Argues defeated Angel Yaklin to win the Libertarian nomination for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 44.
A crucial election for the Board of Commissioners
In November, voters in Cumberland County District 2 will elect three members to the Board of Commissioners, making this a crucial election for them. Unlike municipal elections, the board of commissioners is partisan, with three Democratic and three Republican nominees. There may be some partisan voting, but in a community where people are familiar with each other, it is hoped that voters will base their decisions more on the issues at hand and less on party affiliation.
Our country may be politically divided, but that doesn't mean we're broken. Regardless of what happens in November, we will find a way to move on — that's what democracies do. There is a growing number of unaffiliated voters in the US, indicating a shift towards a centrist political stance.
However, the journey towards the center promises to be an exciting one. Get your popcorn ready.
Troy Williams is a member of The Fayetteville Observer Community Advisory Board. He is a legal analyst and criminal defense investigator. He can be reached at talk2troywilliams@yahoo.com.