Tag: Michael Whatley

New Fox News poll. (SIGH)

Posted on July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 by Brant Clifton

It seems like that four-point spread by Public Policy Polling was just yesterday. Here’s Fox News: In North Carolina, more Democrats than Republicans say they are extremely interested in the

What about Whatley? (Budd raises money against Cooper, ignores Cooper’s GOP opponent)

Posted on July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Brant Clifton

I’ve heard of senators from the same party helping each other out when one is up for reelection and the other is not. But this one’s a wee bit different.

Report: NCGOP begging DC for more help for Mike Whatley

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Brant Clifton

The fundraising figures – as of June 30 – tell a nightmarish tale for North Carolina Republicans. Mike Whatley (R) reported raising $8,410,251.85 through the end of June. The problem?

Another poll: Cooper over Whatley by FOUR

Posted on July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 by Brant Clifton

We’re still waiting for a poll showing a Whatley lead. Mike Whatley has been in this race for a year and there’s been nothing yet. The latest polling comes

NY Times poll: Cooper over Whatley by SEVEN

Posted on July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 by Brant Clifton

And the beat goes on …. It’s nearly a year since Michael Whatley jumped into the 2026 US Senate race. And we’ve had a year – with the exception of

Will Roy Cooper inflict the worst beat-down on a NCGOP Senate nominee in more than 50 years?

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Brant Clifton

If the trends showing up in recent polling hold – THAT is quite possible. The most recent polling we have on the 2026 Roy Cooper-Mike Whatley race shows leads of

Hey, everybody! Meet Mike from Michigan.

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

You ought to be able to trust – at least – someone’s bio. Where they’re from. Where they graduated from. Their wife’s name. How many kids they have. I’m old

2026: The Year of the Harvey

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Democrats told us 1992 was *The Year of The Woman.* In 2026 North Carolina, they’re trying to make sure we all know it’s *The Year of The Harvey.* The Harvey

Catawba / YouGov: Cooper STILL up over Whatley by 14

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Boy, this is looking like deja vu all over again. Back in April, the Catawba /YouGov poll had Democrat Roy Cooper over Republican Mike Whatley by 48 percent to 34

Whatley FOR govt weaponization BEFORE he was AGAINST IT (Got it?)

Posted on June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Brant Clifton

The TrumpTrumpTrumpTrump strategy marches on as Michael Whatley attempts to dig out of the massive hole Roy Cooper has put him in. The drive-by media has attempted to paint Whatley