Retiring NC sheriff leaves Democratic party, citing leftward shifts
ASHEVILLE — A North Carolina sheriff has left the Democratic party, citing “an anti-law enforcement sentiment.” The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan says he’s now officially registered as “unaffiliated.” The 54-year-old is retiring in November after 12 years as sheriff, and blames a leftward shift for his decision to not run again.He says his decision was clinched by “over the top” comments from former U.S. Attorney […]
