Trump bashes Democrats on crime in campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina
Whatley tied his Senate campaign to Trump’s support as the president attacked his opponent over crime.
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TAP FOR WHYAt a North Carolina rally for Senate candidate Michael Whatley, President Donald Trump attacked Democrat Roy Cooper over crime, while Cooper’s campaign called the claims false. The race could affect control of the Senate, and a poll cited in the article showed Cooper leading.
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21 OUTLETSOutlets agree that Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who is running against Roy Cooper. Center outlets emphasize Whatley’s reliance on Trump and the challenges in his race, including Cooper’s fundraising and polling advantages. Right-leaning outlets present the rally as support for Whatley’s law-and-order platform and his promises on family finances and community safety.
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