NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 26. He discussed the change at the top of the Democratic ticket for president, telling the story of how he learned the news of Biden stepping down after having his phone on airplane mode for a long flight. He described the feelings of optimism that followed the string of endorsements for Vice President Harris, and talked about what happens next. He discussed Gov. Roy Cooper as a possible Vice President, and more.

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives regularly joins 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey to discuss the latest news from the statehouse in Raleigh, as well as news affecting Chatham County and the surrounding areas.

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