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Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
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President Donald Trump is campaigning in North Carolina with Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley, who is trailing Democrat Roy Cooper in fundraising and recent polling. The race could affect control of the Senate, while Whatley faces scrutiny over his record and reliance on Trump.
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People in this story 5 + 1 RC Democratic Senate candidate and Whatley’s principal opponent
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President and campaign surrogate for Whatley
Retiring North Carolina senator whose seat is being contested
North Carolina senator whose campaign is cited in political context
ALSO MENTIONED Woodson Bradley, Democratic North Carolina state senator criticizing Whatley’s position on Iran and energy investments
Associated Press · 1w ago Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest
President and campaign surrogate for Whatley
Retiring North Carolina senator whose seat is being contested
North Carolina senator whose campaign is cited in political context
ALSO MENTIONED Woodson Bradley, Democratic North Carolina state senator criticizing Whatley’s position on Iran and energy investments
Original publisher not identified This article credits another publisher, which ChamberLight has not identified, so the scores are TribLIVE's own.
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