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Trump's handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley embraces the president at a North Carolina rally — Todd Blanche | ChamberLight
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Senate candidate Michael Whatley is campaigning closely with President Donald Trump in North Carolina, seeking to consolidate Republican support while attracting moderates. Democratic opponent Roy Cooper holds a fundraising and polling advantage, making the race a key Senate contest.
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Acting attorney general who spoke at the rally
President campaigning for Whatley
Former president criticized by Whatley over economic conditions
Retiring North Carolina senator whose seat is being contested
Democratic Senate candidate and Whatley’s opponent
North Carolina senator referenced in campaign context
ALSO MENTIONED Woodson Bradley, Democratic state senator criticizing Whatley’s position on Iran and energy investments
KTBS · 1w ago Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest
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President campaigning for Whatley
Former president criticized by Whatley over economic conditions
Retiring North Carolina senator whose seat is being contested
SHOW 2 MORE SHOW FEWER RC Democratic Senate candidate and Whatley’s opponent
North Carolina senator referenced in campaign context
ALSO MENTIONED Woodson Bradley, Democratic state senator criticizing Whatley’s position on Iran and energy investments
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