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  • (NC)Michael Decker returns to the Republican Party (His switching to Dems had changed House control)

    09/16/2003 7:39:29 AM PDT · by jern · 28 replies · 355+ views
    Winston Salem Journal ^ | Sept. 16, 2003 | David Rice
    Email Michael Decker Miked@ncleg.net In a move that's likely to test the forgiveness of his district's voters, state Rep. Mike Decker of Walkertown switched parties again yesterday, rejoining the Republican Party as the 2004 election approaches in his heavily Republican district. Decker's move creates a situation in which Republicans again hold the 61-59 advantage that they had in the N.C. House after the 2002 election. Yet they must share control of the chamber with Democrats because of the 60-60 split that Decker's first party switch created in January. 'I did not switch parties for any other reason than to...
  • Decker Switches to Democrats, Making House Even Split (North Carolina)

    01/24/2003 1:53:38 PM PST · by jern · 14 replies · 199+ views
    The Associated Press ^ | Jan. 24, 2004 | The Associated Press
    <p>RALEIGH, N.C. -- Staunchly conservative state Rep. Michael Decker switched his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat on Friday, splitting the House 60-60.</p> <p>The move is the latest and most bizarre twist in the contest to select a speaker to lead the House as the General Assembly prepares to begin a new session next week.</p>