Berger defeat highlights an issue on which right and left should make common purpose

By: Rob Schofield

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 844

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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There were undoubtedly several factors that contributed to the stunning defeat of North Carolina’s most powerful politician, longtime Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, in the recent Republican primary.

Especially in a mostly rural and small-town district in which personal histories, relationships and grudges can play a major role, it’s risky to draw too many overarching conclusions about the state of our politics. Indeed, had just a dozen individuals switched their votes in the contest …

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