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G. K. Butterfield: “This was an act that was coordinated by the former speaker, now Senator Thom Tillis, and a host of other regressive…”

On the recordApril 17, 2019
This was an act that was coordinated by the former speaker, now Senator Thom Tillis, and a host of other regressive lawyers, led by Thomas Farr.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

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Accusing Thom Tillis and others of coordinating redistricting efforts.

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