Republicans control N.C. state politics for first time in more than a century . Liberals have protested outside the statehouse every Monday for three years . Democrats accuse Republicans of ` ` turning back the clock '' with regressive agenda . Governor : Republicans are against status ##ism and that lack of new ideas .
Republicans control N.C. state politics for first time in more than a century . Liberals have protested outside the statehouse every Monday for three months . Democrats accuse Republicans of `` turning back the clock '' with regressive agenda . Governor : Protesters are protecting status quo and that state needed new ideas .