Rep. Cecil Brockman’s Balancing Act as a Swing Vote

Do Politics Better Podcast · Aug 25, 2023 · 54m

Rep. Cecil Brockman is one of a handful of Democrats who is considered a swing vote in the General Assembly. The 5-term legislator talks about how he balances getting needed resources for his High Point district in the budget while holding to his values as a self-described progressive.

Rep. Brockman also talks about his transition from serving as a legislative assistant to serving as a Representative, his evolving views on school choice, and his enduring friendship with Rep. Tricia Cotham.

Skye and Brian also unpack the week of news including Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of the election bill, a…