Trump seeks to help Republican in uphill North Carolina battle

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign in North Carolina on Wednesday to support Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. The visit aims to bolster Whatley’s campaign as Democrats increasingly target the battleground state as a potential pickup opportunity in November. Although Trump has won North Carolina in previous elections, recent polling suggests a competitive race for the seat.
Republicans are hoping President Trump can give North Carolina Senate nominee Michael Whatley a much-needed boost as Democrats appear increasingly optimistic about flipping the state in November. Trump is slated to travel to the state, the only battleground he has won three times, to stump with Whatley on Wednesday. The visit comes as recent polling...
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