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Whatley is betting that his ties to Trump will help his Senate campaign, despite reported polling and fundraising concerns.

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Whatley is betting that his ties to Trump will help his Senate campaign, despite reported polling and fundraising concerns.

AlterNet recounts New York Times reporting that North Carolina Senate candidate Michael Whatley is continuing to align himself with President Donald Trump despite polling concerns and cuts to campaign advertising. The article also highlights Whatley’s attacks on Roy Cooper and Trump’s remarks linking hurricane-relief funding to Whatley’s election outcome.
North Carolina Senate candidate whose campaign continues to align itself with Trump.
President whose support Whatley embraces and whose remarks at a rally addressed hurricane-relief funding.
Retiring North Carolina senator who has advised Whatley to separate himself from Trump.
Vice President who visited Whatley during the campaign.
Former North Carolina governor and Whatley’s Democratic opponent in the Senate race.
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