Michael Whatley criticizes Roy Cooper in North Carolina Senate race

Republican US Senate candidate Michael Whatley has criticized former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, labeling him the “worst governor in the history of North Carolina” during a Fox News appearance. Whatley, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, is running to fill the seat being vacated by Republican Senator Thom Tillis.

In response to questions regarding his platform, Cooper, the Democratic nominee, expressed support for a “wide spectrum” within the Democratic Party. He declined to sign the “Promise to America,” a document intended to repudiate socialist stances, stating that the party needs to include various viewpoints as the Republican Party undergoes changes. This stance has drawn scrutiny regarding how moderate Democratic platforms might coexist with the goals of groups like the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).