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Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest — Todd Blanche | ChamberLight
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President Donald Trump rallied in North Carolina for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, attacking Democratic candidate Roy Cooper while defending his administration’s record. The race could affect control of the Senate, but Whatley faces economic concerns and a fundraising and polling disadvantage.
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Acting attorney general who spoke at the rally
President campaigning for Michael Whatley
Former president blamed by Whatley for economic problems
Retiring North Carolina senator whose seat is being contested
Democratic Senate candidate and target of Republican attacks
North Carolina senator referenced through campaign polling work
ALSO MENTIONED Woodson Bradley, Democratic North Carolina state senator criticizing Whatley
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President campaigning for Michael Whatley
Former president blamed by Whatley for economic problems
Retiring North Carolina senator whose seat is being contested
SHOW 2 MORE SHOW FEWER RC Democratic Senate candidate and target of Republican attacks
North Carolina senator referenced through campaign polling work
ALSO MENTIONED Woodson Bradley, Democratic North Carolina state senator criticizing Whatley
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