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Vance heckler, Cooper endorsement: What Raleigh-area readers are talking about

Five North Carolina stories drew the loudest reader reactions last week — from a rally confrontation to a $5,000 campaign promise. North Carolina's political season saw several notable moments, including a viral protest at a Vance rally and a Senate endorsement from former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The N&O editorial board endorsed Cooper over Republican Michael Whatley, calling the race a lopsided one. In early voting, registered Democrats were turning out at double the rate of Republicans, with 44% to 22% of ballots cast. Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, said this is the strongest data for Democrats in the entire country. President Donald Trump also promised a $5,000 payment to every adult citizen if the GOP keeps Congress, tying pending Camp Lejeune settlements to the election outcome.

Vance heckler, Cooper endorsement: What Raleigh-area readers are talking about

Publicado : hace 3 horas por Edited by News & Observer editors and Mishayla Torres-Pinales. Story produced with AI assistance. en Politics

North Carolina’s political season hit full tilt last week, and News & Observer readers had plenty to say about it. From a viral protest moment at a Vance rally to a Senate endorsement that drew a star... [2944 symbols]

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