Nikki Haley , a Republican . A legislative effort is underway in North Carolina to reduce state funding for two colleges . Freshman classes at the schools included gay - themed material . The senator who opposed the cuts says his supporters ` ` see me taking a stand '' An opposing lawmaker says politicians do n't want to face backlash from conservative voters .
A legislative effort is underway in North Carolina to reduce state funding for two colleges . Freshman classes at the schools included gay - themed material . The senator who opposed the cuts says his supporters ` ` see me taking a stand '' An opposing lawmaker says politicians do n't want to face backlash from conservative voters .