Democratic senators are scheduled to meet at 11:30 this morning to elect a new majority leader, a proceeding which is expected to be a coronation of Sen. Martin Nesbitt, of Asheville.
Nesbitt goes into the meeting with the endorsement of Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight plus Nesbitt's own allies. He would replace Sen. Tony Rand, of Fayetteville, who is resigning from the Senate to chair the state parole board. The majority leader is the traffic cop who helps decide what legislation gets to the Senate floor and leads the agenda for floor sessions.
The lingering question is who Basnight will tap as chairman of the Rules Committee, a duty that Rand also held, often serving as gatekeeper for whether a bill will advance or whether an amendment survives.
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Re: Nesbitt ascension expected today
November 17, 2009 - 7:19pm — BitterEXdemocratbeen in there since 1979...oh brother where art thou?
Nesbitt brings 'hope' to the WNC clueless, but not many others...
Re: Nesbitt ascension expected today
November 17, 2009 - 12:26pm — Isaac136He's ascending today? Is there a particular prayer that goes with that? I, for one, am glad to see Nesbitt take on this new role. He's a smart, capable, dedicated public servant and will do a good job.
Re: Nesbitt ascension expected today
November 17, 2009 - 12:16pm — mrcleanNesbitt is another leftie liberal moonbat.Just what NC needs now.His idea of creating jobs is raising taxes.He believes the global warming fear mongering.etc.The full Monty.