US EditionWiley Nickel Suspends NC Senate Bid, Endorses Cooper
NORTH CAROLINA, JUL 30 – Roy Cooper aims to flip a key Senate seat as former candidate Wiley Nickel endorses him and the National Republican Senatorial Committee intensifies opposition, citing his stance on diversity policies.
- Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper launched his Senate bid, aiming to succeed Senator Thom Tillis, as he said, 'you'll hear more from me soon.'
- To retake the Senate majority, Democrats need eight of the nine competitive races, as North Carolina is seen as a prime flip opportunity to reduce the 53-47 edge.
- The NRSC criticizes Cooper for opposing efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives and for remaining silent on what they describe as radical, anti-Israel voices.
- Former Representative Wiley Nickel suspended his campaign and endorsed Cooper, praising his steady, bipartisan leadership, according to reports.
- Despite the boost, the road to a Democratic majority remains steep, even with Cooper on the ballot, as experts warn it's still a razor-thin contest.
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Former Rep. Wiley Nickel ends Senate bid in North Carolina after Cooper's entry
Former North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel dropped his Senate campaign Tuesday, one day after former Gov. Roy Cooper, a fellow Democrat, launched his bid for the open seat. “Today, I’m suspending my campaign for Senate and proudly endorsing Roy Cooper,’’ Nickel said in a statement posted on social media. Cooper’s entry into the race cheered national Democrats, who see the former governor – and six-time statewide winner – as their best candidate to …
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kboi.comWiley Nickel Ends N.C. Senate Campaign, Endorses Cooper
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel is ending his campaign for North Carolina's open Senate seat, endorsing former Gov. Roy Cooper, who is now expected to glide to the Democrat nomination. "I proudly endorse Governor Cooper for U.S. Senate and look forward to doing everything I can to help him flip this Senate seat from red to blue," said Nickel in a statement. "I've still got a lot of work left to do; that part hasn't changed. Public service is a part of …
Wiley Nickel suspends NC Senate bid, endorses Cooper
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.) is ending his campaign for North Carolina’s Senate seat and endorsing former Gov. Roy Cooper (D), a day after Cooper launched his much-anticipated bid. Nickel said in a statement Tuesday on the social platform X that working alongside Cooper while he served in the state Senate and in Congress was…
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