In case you missed it,
President Trump joined North Carolina Senate candidate Michael Whatley in
Gastonia last night to rally Republicans and make the case against Roy Cooper,
a 40-year career politician who made the state more dangerous and more expensive.
President Trump was also
joined by NC-01 candidate Laurie Buckhout and NC-11 candidate Jennifer
Balkcom.
What they are saying…
ABC 11: Trump
stumps in NC for former GOP chair Michael Whatley, who's facing Roy Cooper in
key Senate race
“President Donald Trump
addressed a packed crowd in Gastonia, North Carolina, on Wednesday night, as he
worked to drum up support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterms,
namely US Senate candidate Michael Whatley.”
"'The golden age of
America is upon us, but you must get out and vote and vote for Michael
Whatley,’ said Trump.”
Fox Carolina: Pres. Trump
holds rally in Gaston County, North Carolina
“Whatley said he is
‘thrilled’ to welcome Trump to Gastonia, adding, ‘President Trump needs an ally
in the Senate and North Carolina needs a fighter. That’s why we will win on
November 3!’”
The Hill: Trump
credits Whatley for GOP’s past ‘record-setting’ election wins in NC rally
“President Trump on
Wednesday made his first campaign stop since last week’s Republican National
Committee (RNC) midterm convention in North Carolina, rallying for Senate
candidate Michael Whatley as Republicans hope to keep the Senate seat in the
Tar Heel State red this November.”
NBC News: Trump bashes Democrats on crime while campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina
“President Donald Trump
leaned heavily into law and order as he worked to build support for the
Republican candidate in a North Carolina race that could decide which party
controls the Senate for the back half of his second term.”
“Speaking at an airport
rally Wednesday, Trump said Democrats coddle criminals, peppering his hourlong
speech with graphic details of violent crimes that he said are an outgrowth of
Democratic policies.”
WRAL News: Trump slams Cooper, boosts Whatley in NC speech focused on crime
“President Donald Trump on
Wednesday described Republican Michael Whatley as a fierce and loyal competitor
who deserves to win North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat, while painting
former Gov. Roy Cooper, the Democratic nominee in the race, as an extreme
liberal who turned the state’s cities into ‘blood-soaked killing fields.’”
