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Capitol Hill correspondent for The News & Observer/The Charlotte Observer/McClatchy covering #ncpol . RTs/follows are not endorsements unless tacos are involved.

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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
NC Republicans are leaving the party in larger numbers after the Capitol riot. Here is a breakdown of the @ncsbe data and conversations about why people would want to leave: #ncpol #ncga
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
Furniture moved out of Madison Cawthorn’s office in the Cannon Building. Nameplate is gone. Congress is back in session today. #ncpol #nc11
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Danielle Battaglia
7 years
See parents, all those times you laughed at me for being klutzy I could have been finding dinosaurs.
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The New York Times
7 years
A 9-year-old tripped, fell and discovered a million-year-old fossil
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Danielle Battaglia
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According to the DNC schedule, @RoyCooperNC is scheduled to be the last speaker before @KamalaHarris takes the stage, which puts a major spotlight on NC for Democrats. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
Some personal news: After 15 years in NC I'm moving back to D.C. I'm excited to be joining the McClatchy D.C. bureau as the Washington correspondent for North Carolina. I'm so grateful to be given this opportunity and that I get to continue covering #ncpol .
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
FBI spokeswoman Shelley Lynch confirmed via email that the FBI has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting of #AndrewBrownJr .
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
White House weighing in on Rep. Tricia Cotham. Deputy Press Secretary @AndrewJBates46 released this statement: "Bedrock American freedoms are at stake in votes the North Carolina legislature is taking." 1/4 #ncpol #ncga
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Danielle Battaglia
9 months
The White House Christmas tree from North Carolina, all decorated and gorgeous.
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
My colleagues at @theobserver are reporting Sky 3 crashed near I-77 killing two today. I interned at @WBTV_News and there are few newsrooms that act as much as a family as theirs. Devastating. Love you guys!
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Danielle Battaglia
10 months
Winston and Ben (the horses) have brought the White House Christmas tree from North Carolina today. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
11 months
"In a devastating blow to public access, lawmakers wiped out one of North Carolinians’ primary tools for government accountability and gave themselves permission to operate almost entirely in the dark."
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The News & Observer
11 months
NC lawmakers just put a padlock on public access to public records | Opinion
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
It happened. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley took the lead to keep her spot on the N.C. Supreme Court bench. Her opponent Justice Paul Newby had been leading since Election Day: #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
My favorite part of the US Capitol is imagining who lives in these tiny doors. (Don’t look it up…it’ll break all your imagination)
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
State Capitol Police just took a knee with the crowd which has delighted protestors. They ran up and hugged them while they kneeled.
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
Rep. Dan Bishop came out of House Speaker McCarthy’s office refusing to speak to the media. I caught him further up the road. He said he didn’t want to speak to me because I’m an inaccurate reporter but wouldn’t give specifics. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
5 years
**Some personal news** This is my last week at News & Record. I’ve loved every minute I’ve spent covering the Triad over the past 9 years. But I’m excited to say that starting Dec. 30 I’ll be in Raleigh working for @ncinsider .
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
@sara__pequeno @theferocity I'm over here like, oh those are the lyrics...
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
@WashProbs Zipper merge on the road.
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
At the White House this morning to witness @potus pardon Chocolate and Chip. The Thanksgiving turkeys from North Carolina. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
And because I love you guys here's a better breakdown: Beasley raised more than $2.1 million Budd raised $968k McCrory raised $750k Eastman raised $423k Walker raised $146k #ncpol #ncsen
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
NBC reports that @SenThomTillis called Tucker Carlson reporting of Jan. 6, 2021 as a peaceful visit is "bullshit." “I was here,” Tillis said, according to NBC News. “I was down there and I saw maybe a few tourists, a few people who got caught up in things." #ncpol #ncsen 1/2
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"We sincerely hope that all members of the state house and state senate listen to their conscience – instead of politics – and put North Carolinians’ rights and the safety of their communities first.” 4/4 #ncpol #ncga
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
Rep. Dan Bishop just announced on WBT that he is running for attorney general. #ncpol #nc08
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
"Republicans in the #NCGA have attempted to force a wide range of extreme policies on the people of the Old North State, including criminalizing doctors and nurses involved with reproductive health care," 2/4 #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
#ncpol I was there for this interview with @RepDanBishop and his team is right. He absolutely did not say what is being alleged. Allie's explanation is what he said.
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Allie
2 years
This is NOT what he said. This reporter is purposefully misconstruing the full quote. Congressman Bishop said that he doesn’t plan to be on the hill for life, & that if we *eventually* can’t get the necessary changes to the institution, that he would shorten his planned tenure.
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"prioritizing gun industry profits over the fight against violent crime and over children’s lives, and gutting funding for public schools." 3/4 #ncpol #ncga
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
This is a rare moment where I've written about myself but we felt like it was important. COVID-19 longhaulers are finding themselves with disorders like #pots and #dysautonomia after recovering from the virus. Here's what you need to know: @Dysautonomia
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
Former President @BarackObama weighed into #ncpol 's U.S. Senate race today giving @CheriBeasleyNC his endorsement. Story in a few.
@CheriBeasleyNC
Cheri Beasley
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“Cheri works hard. She’s honest. And most importantly, she always puts the people first… This is going to be a close race, and we can’t afford to get it wrong.” I’m honored to receive @BarackObama ’s endorsement for U.S. Senate. Let’s do this.
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Danielle Battaglia
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#ncpol is getting a visit from @DaveJMatthews and @harrisonjaime who are both coming to campaign for @CheriBeasleyNC 's #ncsen race.
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The News & Observer
2 years
Dave Matthews is coming to NC for a free event at the Ritz on behalf of Democratic candidates.
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
North Carolina: It's your last day of early voting. If you can't get to the polls Tuesday, today is your day. 🇺🇸
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
I watched a woman get bullied online by grown men last night for doing her job. Now they're calling for mental health resources to help stop violence in our community. Please realize the hypocrisy. Words and actions matter.
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Danielle Battaglia
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Vice President Kamala Harris is back in North Carolina on Thursday. This time she will be in Fayetteville. She visited Greensboro last week. Her trip coincides with the last day of RNC. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
She married at 13. Why she's asking North Carolina lawmakers to end child marriage: #ncpol #ncga
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Danielle Battaglia
6 months
So honored to be chosen for this and among these other women. ✨
@NatPress
National Press Foundation
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1/ Congrats to the 20 journalists selected for the Women in Politics Journalism Fellowship. We're thrilled to meet them in Washington, D.C. from April 15-18 for 4 days focused on covering women legislators.
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
I had to break out the ⁦Crayons⁩ to help me figure out the new congressional maps and which way they swing. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
Outside Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s house where a group of people have gathered to protest his statements that homosexuality and “transgenderism” is “filth.”
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
The North Carolina Democratic Party weighs in #ncpol :
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Wayne Goodwin
4 years
. @NCDemParty Chairman Wayne Goodwin released this statement after today’s events at the #USCapitol : “This is a sad, dark day for our democracy. Today’s terrorist violence & attempted coup was sparked by President Trump, who for 4 years has attacked ... (1/5) #ncpol @NCCapitol
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
The North Carolina Democratic Party is now holding a news conference about the redistricting case. @RepDeborahRoss , @wileynickel @ValerieFoushee and @jay_chaudhuri and @abreezeclayton are all present. I'm not live tweeting this one because of audio/video issues. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
Excited and honored to share this award with @dawnbvaughan ! 🥂 (Delayed post because it’s been a whirlwind three days)
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
Thank you for being the best dog a girl could ask for. I hope heaven gives you all the squeaky frogs and pigs you could ask for Molly-Penny.
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
*Clears throat* NC Residents...tomorrow is that last day to request an absentee ballot. Go vote! 🇺🇸 #ncpol #ncga
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
@exceedhergrasp1 This sums up my living with POTS (which is one of the long COVID conditions) for the past decade: You're too sick to exercise but if you don't you'll get worse.
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
Normally I don't air dirty laundry on Twitter. I was forced to keep my mouth shut about sexual harassment and assaults at my a previous job & I warned them not to let it follow me to Raleigh. It followed me to Raleigh today and I refused to be a victim again.
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
Sen. Jeff Jackson calls for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's resignation after video from June surfaces showing Robinson calling homosexuality "filth:"
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
It’s official. This scrappy little puppy and I have survived a year together. And we’re better for it. 🐾
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
People are reading up on @MatthewPHoh and @ShannonBrayNC on our website today so I'm here to remind you that there are other Senate candidates besides Budd and Beasley. Want to learn more about them? We have you covered.
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
As Hurricane Ian comes I must remind you of former Gov. McCrory's famous storm warning:
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
Brunswick County Board of Elections Director @SaraKnotts1 may be one of the strongest people I have ever interviewed. Read about her challenge to her mother's ballot to keep the election honest: #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
. @SecMandyCohen just said someone stopped her on the street and asked her "Are you the 3Ws lady?" Adorable.
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
Twitter just disabled President Trump's video from being shared, replied to or liked "due to a risk of violence."
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
Gov. Cooper lessens restrictions and my neighbors throw a party until 1:30 a.m. This is why we can't have nice things.
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
Good morning from the White House where North Carolina lawmakers are descending this morning to talk with White House officials. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
I continue to be so proud to work with this team and that @dawnbvaughan and I took home the Freedom of Information award together.
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
I just received this statement from Trump’s legal team saying they no longer represent him. ⁦ @newsobserver #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
@joshshaffer08 Imma need to know what's inside now.
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Danielle Battaglia
8 months
Back from a week off. Starting off my fourth year at News & Observer this week. 🎉
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Danielle Battaglia
3 months
NC's Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office losing its insurance coverage after 11 jail deaths. This will likely cost the county, taxpayers, officials say. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
@BrentWoodcox @NickOchsnerWBTV @SenatorBerger @ncdhhs I’m asking questions of other agencies but since you work for Sen. Berger and are writing tweets as facts I’m asking what information you have.
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
⁦.⁦ @SenThomTillis ⁩ makes his endorsement of ⁦ @ChuckEdwards4NC ⁩ over ⁦ @RepCawthorn ⁩ official. #ncpol #nc11 #ncga
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
Apparently we hold hands during storms.
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
Was given a strong mix of sedatives and pain killers in the ER last night (I’m fine now) and woke up at my apartment with dog toys all around me in my bed. Was Julie trying to play or comfort me? From the face she’s making I choose to believe it was the latter
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
In-person early voting begins today in North Carolina. Go vote! 🇺🇸
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
. @NCDemParty feeling sassy, delivering this basket of chips to @RepTedBudd with the note: “No thanks to you, U.S. manufacturing will be stronger than ever. Hope you enjoy these chips while the rest of North Carolina gets to enjoy lower costs from increased microchip production.”
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
Breaking: The attorney for Scott Lassiter, the man suing House Speaker Tim Moore for alienation of affection, says the matter between them has been resolved, in response to a media inquiry about whether the case was settled last week. #ncpol #ncga
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Danielle Battaglia
2 years
“We thank Governor Cooper and the bipartisan work in the legislature to expand access to quality health care. We are excited to see the state move quickly to get half a million North Carolinians coverage, which is incredibly important.” - @PressSec #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
White House @PressSec ⁩ out with a statement on NC’s veto override of a bill that bans most abortions after 12 weeks. #ncpol #ncga
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Danielle Battaglia
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#ncpol 's @PatrickMcHenry upon hearing there's another motion to vacate:
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
I should add I was asking him to address Charlotte Observer readers about his POV on what he and the Freedom Caucus are trying to do right now as the Capitol closes another day without votes and in a stalemate.
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Danielle Battaglia
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In the White House press briefing this afternoon, @PressSec addressed the gun violence in the United States calling it the leading killer of kids. While doing so she specifically mentioned #ncga 's veto of the gun bill yesterday. #ncpol @newsobserver 1/3
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Danielle Battaglia
1 year
North Carolina freshman Democrats showing out at the Congressional baseball game. Republican Greg Murphy is also playing tonight. #ncpol
@WileyNickel
Rep. Wiley Nickel 🇺🇸
1 year
North Carolina dems are ready to bring it tonight at the Congressional baseball game! 💪 @DonDavisNC @JeffJacksonNC
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
You guys!! 💖 my heart is melting #newdog
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Danielle Battaglia
2 months
On my way to Milwaukee to cover the Republican National Convention for @newsobserver and @theobserver and all our @mcclatchy sister papers. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia
3 years
Got N&O swag in the mail. !!! 🎉
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Danielle Battaglia
4 years
Today is my one year work anniversary. No regrets. Very blessed to work with this group of people. 💛
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Gov. @RoyCooperNC endorses @VP for president. #ncpol
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Roy Cooper
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Kamala Harris should be the next President. I’ve known @VP going back to our days as AGs, and she has what it takes to defeat Donald Trump and lead our country thoughtfully and with integrity. I look forward to campaigning for her as we work to win NC up and down the ticket.
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