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- 1Whatley dismisses 'trash poll' showing Cooper's Senate race lead▼Whatley blasts 'trash poll' for showing big Cooper lead in U.S. Senate race
North Carolina Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley dismissed a poll showing Democrat Roy Cooper with a large lead in the state's 2026 U.S. Senate race, calling it a 'trash poll.' The race is expected to be one of the most competitive Senate contests in the country, and Whatley's sharp response underscores how seriously Republicans are taking Cooper's potential candidacy.
- 2Cooper escalates attacks on Whatley with affordability pitch as election nears▼Cooper amps up criticism of Whatley, pushes affordability promises as election nears
Roy Cooper has intensified his criticism of Michael Whatley in their North Carolina Senate race, arguing his rival's record would worsen cost-of-living pressures on families. Cooper is campaigning hard on affordability promises, including lower prices and healthcare costs, as voting approaches. The sharpened tone signals the contest's focus on household expenses in the final stretch.
- 3Texas Tenors to open Whatley Center entertainment series October 20▼Texas Tenors set to open Entertainment Series at the Whatley Center on October 20
The Texas Tenors will open the entertainment series at the Whatley Center on October 20. The announcement gives local audiences a date for the season's first performance at the Northeast Texas venue. The popular vocal group, formed on America's Got Talent, is expected to draw fans from across the region.
- 4Republican PAC pulls funding from North Carolina Senate race●Republican Pac pulls funding from North Carolina Senate race https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/02/republican-
A Republican political action committee has withdrawn its funding from the US Senate race in North Carolina, according to a Guardian report. The race involves Michael Whatley, and the pullout suggests national Republicans may be reassessing their chances in a contest once considered winnable. The move is drawing attention from political observers watching how party resources are being shifted ahead of the midterms.
- 5Poll shows Cooper leading Whatley by 12 points in Catawba▼Election 2026: Cooper leads Whatley by 12% in Catawba poll
A new Catawba poll for the 2026 election shows Cooper leading Whatley by 12 percentage points. The survey offers an early snapshot of the race, with a sizable gap between the two candidates well ahead of the vote.
- 6Republican PAC pulls funding from Whatley's North Carolina Senate campaign●WELP a major republican PAC just gave up on Whatley's campaign; and is prioritizing money to other states; thinking turn
A major Republican PAC is shifting money away from Michael Whatley's Senate campaign in North Carolina, reportedly concluding that efforts to turn the state red are a waste of resources and prioritizing other states instead. Commentators describe the move as welcome news for Democrat Roy Cooper, the former governor who is seen as a strong contender in the race.
- 7Whatley doubles down on tariffs, Iran War, tax cuts▼Whatley doubles down on support for tariffs, Iran War, tax cuts
Michael Whatley reaffirmed his backing for tariffs, the war with Iran, and tax cuts, according to WRAL. The comments signal that he is sticking with core Republican positions on trade, foreign policy and fiscal policy, and they are drawing attention as voters and commentators weigh the political cost of those stances.
- 8Republicans pulling funding from North Carolina Senate race●Republicans giving up on # NCSen https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/o ct/02/republican-pac-funding-north-carolina
Reports indicate national Republicans are scaling back financial support for the North Carolina US Senate race, with a Republican PAC reducing funding behind candidate Michael Whatley. The development is being read as a sign the party may be conceding the Senate contest in North Carolina, a closely watched battleground state, and it has drawn discussion among US politics observers.