NC Politics: Cooper's Senate Bid, Trump’s Potential Run, and GOP Dynamics
TL;DR
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is considering a run for the U.S. Senate, potentially pitting him against Lara Trump, President Trump's daughter-in-law, in a race that could be influenced by the retirement of Senator Thom Tillis. The race is currently on hold as Cooper and Lara Trump decide, with Democrats viewing North Carolina as a key battleground for the 2026 midterms.
- Scoop: Roy Cooper leans toward N.C. Senate bid, potential Trump showdown Axios
- The Republicans in Congress Who Are Opting to Self-Deport From Washington The New York Times
- Republican senator denounces Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in fiery speech The Guardian
- NC GOP field ‘frozen’ as Lara Trump weighs Senate bid Politico
- Trump may look to his daughter-in-law to defend Senate seat in key battleground Fox News
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