Bob Orr says he's a moderate on education.
In an interview with the Associated Press, the former Supreme Court justice said he fits in the mold of moderate Republican leaders like former Sen. Jim Broyhill and Gov. Jim Holshouser.
He does not support tax-funded private school vouchers, a favorite among conservatives, and cites his education-friendly decisions on the Supreme Court.
"When the public understands I'm not trying to undermine the public schools, then the question is, 'Can you give me the chance to improve the public schools?'" he said.
During a visit to a Charlotte charter school, he said the state needs to remove the 100-school limit on charter schools. But he also said that regular public schools need to borrow some of their ideas.
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