Seth Meyers On The North Carolina Republicans’ Power Grab

Late Night with Seth Meyers

takes a closer look at the political crisis in North Carolina, where Republicans sought to strip power away from the incoming Democratic governor before he takes office.

After Republican Gov. Pat McCrory lost his reelection bid, the GOP controlled North Carolina legislature voted to reduce the new governor’s powers drastically. “That’s like losing a bet,” the Late Night host said, “and paying with Monopoly money.”

But hey – it’s not all bad. The incoming governor still gets the keys to the mansion and a ballroom!