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Whatley campaign: ‘Doubling down on winning, not backing down’ amid polling headwinds

Polling deficits, the president’s disapproval and shifts in super PAC strategy are creating a dynamic that appears to favor Democrat Roy Cooper over Republican Michael Whatley in the North Carolina race.

Published Oct 9, 2026, 3:09 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Michael Whatley’s campaign says it is “doubling down on winning, not backing down” while facing a polling deficit and fallout from the president’s disapproval. The Center Square reports that those factors, along with recent changes in super PAC strategy, are creating a dynamic that further favors Democrat Roy Cooper in the North Carolina contest.