In light of the state 's 8.8 % unemployment rate , McCrory argues North Carolina needed a jolt of new ideas . Republicans control N.C. state politics for First time in more than a century . Liberals have protested outside the statehouse three months for every Monday . Republicans accuse Democrats of `` turning back the clock '' with regressive agenda . Governor : Protesters are protecting status quo and that state needed new ideas .
Republicans control N.C. state politics for First time in more than a century . Liberals have protested outside the statehouse three months for every Monday . Republicans accuse Democrats of `` turning back the clock '' with regressive agenda . Governor : Protesters are protecting status quo and that state needed new ideas .