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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY Outlet credibility · Politico 85/100 HIGH 99 stories · 84–85 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Republicans are increasingly concerned that Michael Whatley is trailing Roy Cooper in North Carolina’s Senate race, even as party groups pledge major spending. Democrats also say the contest remains competitive, and both sides point to factors that could change the race before November.
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best Outlet credibility · Politico 85/100 HIGH 99 stories · 84–85 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Sep 25, 2026
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Florida senator who described North Carolina as a difficult state for Republicans
President who reiterated support for Whatley and was scheduled to campaign with him
Senate majority leader discussed in an account of a private strategy lunch
North Carolina senator cited as a past example in comparisons with earlier election cycles
Former Democratic Senate candidate referenced in the account of the 2020 North Carolina race
North Carolina senator cited in a comparison with the 2022 Senate race
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Florida senator who described North Carolina as a difficult state for Republicans
President who reiterated support for Whatley and was scheduled to campaign with him
Senate majority leader discussed in an account of a private strategy lunch
SHOW 3 MORE SHOW FEWER North Carolina senator cited as a past example in comparisons with earlier election cycles
CC Former Democratic Senate candidate referenced in the account of the 2020 North Carolina race
North Carolina senator cited in a comparison with the 2022 Senate race
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