GOP anxiety grows over North Carolina Senate race
Republican nominee Michael Whatley has consistently trailed Democrat Roy Cooper — and some in the party aren’t sure he can turn things around in time for November.
Republicans are growing increasingly anxious over their prospects in North Carolina's competitive Senate race. Despite months of efforts to turn the tide, former Republican National Senatorial Committee Chair Rick Scott of Florida has warned that the state is "probably one of the hardest" for the GOP to win. Party strategists concede that Democrat Roy Cooper's lead, bolstered by President Donald Trump's endorsement, makes the race "tough."
The NRSC has earmarked $71 million for North Carolina through Election Day, but some Republicans question whether this is enough to overcome the current deficit in polls, which show Cooper leading by 11 points. The party's concerns have spilled over to the convention in Dallas, where leading Republican officials have expressed doubts about the odds and the potential need for more resources to secure a win.
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