The report was good news: Infant mortality rates had dropped to an all-time low, to the lowest point since ratings started 31 years ago.

Hispanic families had the lowest rates. African American families had rates higher than Whites or Hispanics, but African American rates had also dropped the most.

Governor Cooper studied the report, plucked out a fact (African Americans having the highest rates), and said that proved we had to pass his plan to expand Medicaid.

But the Governor also left out a fact: Medicaid already covers low income pregnant mothers.

To put it bluntly, the Governor dabbled in racial politics – he drew a line between black vs. white – to pass his Medicaid plan.

That’s the Raleigh Swamp and it’s time to drain it, too.