Ken Spaulding in Syrian Refugee Crisis

On Homeland Security: 18-to-24 months for Syrian refugees is plenty of vetting

Some Democrats said they can no longer support Cooper and might consider his primary opponent, Ken Spaulding, who issued a statement saying he disagrees with both McCrory and Cooper:

"The vetting and security measures taken by our federal government usually take 18 to 24 months or more before a person is allowed to settle in our country as a refugee. This coupled with proper and effective state enforcement of our laws does provide a sound basis for our citizens' protection and security. So no, I do not agree with Gov. Pat McCrory's and Attorney General Roy Cooper's call for a 'pause,' which is based on political popularity and not the facts. A year and a half to two full years with the current ongoing federal comprehensive vetting is already taking place."