President Trump Scheduled to Join Michael Whatley at NC Senate Rally
Trump is betting his appearance will energize Republicans as Michael Whatley trails Roy Cooper in fundraising and polls, AdImpact data show.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump visited Gaston County, North Carolina, to campaign for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley against Democrat Roy Cooper for the seat vacated by retiring Sen. Thom Tillis.
- Republicans recruited Whatley as a strong candidate to hold Tillis's seat, but the first-time candidate has trailed Cooper in fundraising and summer polling, weakening his position entering the final stretch.
- AdImpact data shows Republican spending topped $50 million versus Democrats' nearly $35.2 million; however, polls consistently show Cooper leading as voters prioritize economic concerns over crime or immigration.
- Trump unveiled a Willie Horton-style ad targeting Cooper on crime during the rally; Cooper's campaign countered by criticizing Whatley for allowing a convicted sex offender to offer an opening prayer at a recent event.
- With fewer than 50 days until the election, the Senate race remains critical for Democrats seeking control, as Trump has vowed to visit many competitive races despite his net-negative approval rating in North Carolina.
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JUST IN: President Trump has just BOARDED Air Force One after a day of working hard, en route to North Carolina to RALLY for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley
The Trump rally is taking place at a municipal airport upon DJT's landing, with Whatley vying to defeat failed former Gov. ROY COOPER (D) in NovemberCooper has been leading in the polls but Trump won the state all 3 times. VOTE FOR WHATLEY and the...
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