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Published on July 2, 2026 - 01:02 GMT

Michael Whatley’s Appointment Of Child Predator “Continues To Dog” His Campaign As His Base Passes Resolution Barring Predators ...

Washington Examiner: “Who would vote for someone like that? What sort of party official would want to promote a person with that on their resume?” New reporting from the Washington Examiner is highlighting how the NCGOP banned child sex predators from …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 01:02 GMT

BREAKING FROM WSOC: Michael Whatley Supported North Carolina’s Court-Ordered Prisoner Release Settlement Before He Made It A Top ...

WSOC: “Michael Whatley’s main attack on former Gov. Roy Cooper is the COVID-era settlement that resulted in the early release of inmates from prison. But in the early stages of the state’s battle against COVID-19, Whatley…criticized Cooper for not doing …

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Published on July 1, 2026 - 04:44 GMT

NEW: Conservative & Liberal Columnists Agree – DC Insider Michael Whatley Has An “Authenticity Problem”

In the wake of NBC News exposing DC insider Michael Whatley for frequently lying to North Carolinians that he “grew up” in Blowing Rock, conservative and liberal columnists are calling out Whatley’s growing “authenticity problem.” From repeatedly lying …

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Published on June 30, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

NEW: As More NC Republicans Oppose $88 Billion Supplemental For Lack Of Helene Aid, “Recovery Czar” Michael Whatley Dodges ...

As North Carolina Republicans Thom Tillis and Richard Hudson join Ted Budd in opposing the $88 billion supplemental funding bill because it has zero funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, “recovery czar” Michael Whatley has dodged questions on where he …

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Published on June 29, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

WHAT NORTH CAROLINIANS ARE READING: Michael Whatley “Downplay[ed] Big Part of His History,” Repeatedly Lied To North Carolinians

WUNC: “While [Whatley] says he ‘grew up’ in Blowing Rock, he was born in Michigan and moved there partway through high school.” In the wake of NBC News exposing DC insider Michael Whatley for frequently lying to North Carolinians by claiming that he “grew …

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Published on June 29, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

As “Recovery Czar” Michael Whatley Dodges Questions On Lack Of Helene Aid In Supplemental, He’s Getting Blasted For Failing To ...

New reporting reveals DC insider and “recovery czar” Michael Whatley is dodging questions about the $88 billion supplemental funding bill that has zero funding for Hurricane Helene recovery. Even Republican Senator Ted Budd is fed up with the lack of aid, …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:17 GMT

“Disappear[ing] From His Bio”: Michael Whatley Keeps Lying About His Résumé

As NBC News exposes DC insider Michael Whatley for lying to North Carolinians about “growing up” in North Carolina, there’s a clear pattern of key information “disappear[ing] from [Whatley’s] bio” as he introduces himself to voters with lies. Whatley …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:17 GMT

NEW: GOP Sen. Ted Budd Sounds Alarm As “Recovery Czar” Michael Whatley Fails To Deliver Relief

As the U.S. Senate considers an $88 billion supplemental funding bill without a single dollar for Hurricane Helene aid, Michael Whatley continues to fail to deliver federal relief as Western North Carolina’s “recovery czar.” Even Republican Senator Ted …

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Published on June 26, 2026 - 08:38 GMT

As Inflation Hits A New High, Whatley Keeps Lying About It

New data reveals “price increases continued to grow in May” – with PCE inflation at “4.1%, its highest reading” in years. But DC Insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley has repeatedly lied that inflation is down and promised “a strong first quarter, …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 16:33 GMT

NEW FROM NBC NEWS: Michael Whatley Exposed For Repeatedly Lying To North Carolinians About Being From North Carolina

NBC News: “He frequently talks about how he ‘grew up’ in the tiny town of Blowing Rock in western North Carolina […] But records show that Whatley spent most of his childhood away from North Carolina.” NBC News: “Jason Husser, a political science …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

STATEMENT: 4 Years Since Roe v. Wade Was Overturned, Reminder That Michael Whatley Has Championed Banning Abortion

On the four year anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade, NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton released the following statement: “When Roe v. Wade was overturned four years ago, DC insider Michael Whatley celebrated and …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 02:12 GMT

NEW: GOP Base Met With “Unbelievable Resistance” From Then-Chair Michael Whatley On Banning Child Predators From Leadership

New reporting from the N&O is highlighting how the NCGOP was only able to ban child sex predators from holding party office after DC insider Michael Whatley was no longer head of the state party. When the ban was proposed previously, it was met with “ …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 18:07 GMT

NEW: Whatley Claimed Inflation “Has Fallen Off A Cliff” – It’s At Record Highs

As inflation jumped to a record 4.2% in May and North Carolina families see the price of everything skyrocket, DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley has been lying about inflation: On Real America’s Voice: “There is no inflation. Inflation has …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 06:14 GMT

NEW: NCGOP Passed a Resolution Banning Child Sex Offenders From Leadership Roles After Backlash to Michael Whatley’s Harvey West ...

At their state convention last weekend, the NCGOP passed a resolution banning members who are convicted felons “involving a crime of violence, sexual abuse, or child abuse” from serving in party leadership – a direct response to DC insider Michael Whatley …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 06:13 GMT

NEW: DC Insider Michael Whatley Has No Plans To Lower Costs, Scrambles After Reporters Ask About His Empty Website

News & Observer: “There was nothing on his website about policy until Thursday, after McClatchy inquired about it.” New reporting from the News & Observer revealed that DC insider Michael Whatley has no plans to lower costs for families – and when …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 18:45 GMT

REMINDER: NC Republicans “Blame” Michael Whatley for Elevating Mark Robinson

As the NCGOP convention is in full swing, here’s a reminder that North Carolina Republicans “blamed” DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley for the “rise” of disgraced former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. WRAL: “McCrory blamed Republican National …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 18:45 GMT

On Day Two Of NCGOP Convention, Conservative Media Slams Whatley As “Weak Nominee” Who Fails To “Rally” His Base

As the NCGOP convention takes place, Republicans are sounding the alarm on DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley’s “weak” candidacy and his failure to appeal to his GOP base. Daily Haymaker: “The Whatley campaign is doing ZERO to rally the …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 10:11 GMT

3 Months Later, DC Insider Michael Whatley Still Refuses To Explain Why He Elevated A Convicted Child Sex Predator

Three months ago, DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley was exposed for knowingly elevating convicted child sex offender Harvey West. After dodging questions about West at all costs, Whatley faces an enraged base at the NCGOP convention that …

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Published on June 9, 2026 - 17:08 GMT

Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley In Spotlight for Refusing to Denounce Duke Rate Hike

NC Voices: “Between his years lobbying on behalf of utility companies, his substantial Duke Energy holdings, and his refusal to take a position on the company’s latest rate hike proposal, questions remain about whose interests he would prioritize in …

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Published on June 8, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

100 Days Since Iran War Started, NC Families Are Paying More While DC Insider Michael Whatley Profits

Since the Iran War started 100 days ago, North Carolina families continue to face record inflation and soaring gas prices while DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley has grown richer from the conflict, disrespected American service members and …

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