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Legislature cool to succession in North Carolina
In Raleigh the 1971 General Assembly shows little support for a constitutional amendment allowing a governor to succeed himself. AP surveys indicate most lawmakers oppose or are unsure, citing potential abuse and political leverage. Gov. Bob Scott backs the idea but faces broad opposition and wary sentiment about future terms.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
General Assembly
Bob Scott
Associated Press
John Burney
New Hanover
Senate
Russell Kirby
D-Wilson
Rep
Carl Stewart
D-Gaston
Stewart
Sen
Ruffin Bailey
D-Wake
Kincaid
Scott
Dan Lilley
D-Lenoir
McNeill Smith
D-Guilford
Ernest Hicks
D-Mecklenburg
Hicks
Sam Johnson
Jimmy Love
D-Lee
Henry E. Frye
Worth Gentry
D-Stokes
Joe B. Raynor Jr
Cumberland