Whatley blasts 'trash poll' for showing big Cooper lead in U.S. Senate race | WUNC News
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Article written by Colin Campbell
Michael Whatley, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate, has criticized a poll showing his opponent Roy Cooper with a significant lead, calling it 'trash.' Despite Whatley's claims of a tightening race, recent data indicates Cooper maintains a steady advantage in polling.
Read full story @ www.wunc.org/politics/2026-09-28/whatley-blasts-trash-poll-for-showing-big-cooper-lead-in-u-s-senate-race »
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The news article presents factual information regarding Michael Whatley's criticism of polling data, although some phrasing could be more precise. The article effectively reports the views expressed by Whatley while maintaining a mostly balanced perspective, but could improve its sourcing for broader context.
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