If North Carolina Democrats do not understand what led them to massive electoral defeats in the most recent general election, they need look no further than the culture of corruption that elicited tepid condemnation from within their ranks. Content that Democratic rule was a right, not a privilege, the party refused to call out members accused of violating the public trust and tainting the party label.

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