Whatley Within Striking Distance of Defeating Roy Cooper in North Carolina

Trump has backed Whatley in the race, adding another layer of potential intensity.

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is maintaining his lead over former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley in the state’s Senate race, according to a new poll released Friday. A High Point University Poll found the Democratic candidate had a 5-point advantage over his GOP opponent among lik