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GOP pulls Senate ad spending from North Carolina as polls show Whatley trailing Cooper

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Several major Republican super PACs have canceled their October ad campaigns in North Carolina, signaling a potential shift in the state's Senate race. Polls indicate that Republican candidate Michael Whatley is trailing former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper. This decision to redirect funds to other states suggests a belief among some GOP strategists that Whatley's chances of winning are diminishing, which could impact down-ballot races in North Carolina. AI

RANK_REASON Significant shift in political campaign spending and strategy based on polling data. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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GOP pulls Senate ad spending from North Carolina as polls show Whatley trailing Cooper

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Zachery Eanes ·

    It's October, but Republicans are already retreating in N.C.

    <p>With one month until Election Day, some big GOP spenders are <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/25/gop-october-midterms-key-moment?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosam&amp;stream=top" target="_blank">giving up on</a> North Carolina…

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