Trump Worried Over Handpicked GOP Nominee in North Carolina—What Polls Show
Summary
President Donald Trump expressed concern about Republican Michael Whatley’s campaign for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina and said he hopes Whatley wins. Polls show Democrat Roy Cooper leading Whatley, and a major Republican political group has paused its advertising spending in the race.Key Facts
- President Trump called Michael Whatley “a great man” and said he would be a great senator.
- Michael Whatley is running for the Senate seat vacated by Republican Senator Thom Tillis.
- Democrat Roy Cooper, former governor, is leading Whatley in several recent polls.
- Poll results show Cooper ahead overall, but Whatley leads among voters age 50 and older.
- The Senate Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC, paused advertising in North Carolina, redirecting funds to other races.
- The super PAC had already spent more than $30 million in the North Carolina race.
- Michael Whatley was formerly chairman of the Republican National Committee and is running for office for the first time.
- Whatley continues to campaign and expects to get more support despite the spending pause.
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