Trump rallies in North Carolina as GOP halts on-air spending for Whatley
Trump held a North Carolina rally for Senate nominee Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper, after Republicans stopped spending on air for him.
President Trump held a rally in North Carolina on Tuesday for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. NPR reports Republicans have stopped spending money on air for Whatley's campaign.
PBS NewsHour says the rally came after the Senate Republicans' top campaign spending group pulled back in the state.
CBS News reports Whatley trails Democrat Roy Cooper in the polls. The Guardian says Cooper, the state's former governor, has consistently led Whatley in polling for the open seat. The Guardian also reports Trump's trip was to Greenville.
Election Day is two weeks away.
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- The GuardianTrump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina – US politics liveTue, Oct 20, 8:14 AM EDT
- PBS NewsHourWATCH: Trump holds GOP midterm rally in battleground North CarolinaTue, Oct 20, 6:06 PM EDT
- CBS NewsTrump looks to boost Republicans in North Carolina two weeks out from Election DayTue, Oct 20, 7:37 PM EDT
- NPRTrump campaigns in North Carolina as GOP stops on-air spending for Senate candidateWed, Oct 21, 4:41 AM EDT
- CBS NewsTrump heckled by protesters at North Carolina rallyWed, Oct 21, 9:36 AM EDT
- CBS NewsTrump defends Iran war, downplays high prices at North Carolina rallyWed, Oct 21, 9:52 AM EDT
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Earlier versions (2)
- Tue, Oct 20, 8:30 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Trump holds North Carolina rally after Senate GOP campaign group pulls back
- Tue, Oct 20, 7:40 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Trump rallies in North Carolina for Senate candidate Michael Whatley