Trump rallies North Carolina voters for Senate race

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 05:32 · Archive

Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina for Republican Michael Whatley's Senate race against Democrat Roy Cooper.

Donald Trump held a rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday night to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley in a race against Democrat Roy Cooper, a former state governor. The Senate seat is being vacated by Republican Thom Tillis. Trump has embarked on a campaign tour since late September, travelling around 50,000km to boost Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 mid-term elections.

Trump's approval rating stands at 31 per cent, which has fallen following military strikes on Iran in February alongside US ally Israel, which triggered a surge in gasoline and diesel prices. Democrats are banking on dissatisfaction with rising prices to make gains. Trump told supporters at the rally that he expected 'amazing results', saying 'they never poll us right'. Polls show Cooper with a commanding lead over Whatley.

Thom Tillis told Politico that fellow Republicans were headed toward 'a train wreck' and a 'whoop ass' in November, indicating some Republicans have given up on the race. Trump won North Carolina in each of his three presidential runs, but this year presents a different challenge for Republicans in the state.

How it is being reported

• 'If we lose you get nothing,' Trump to voters at rallyDonald Trump is trying to drum up support before the mid-term elections, speaking at a rally in North Carolina in a race that could decide the balance of power.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 05:18
• 'If we lose you get nothing,' Trump to voters at rallyDonald Trump is trying to drum up support before the mid-term elections, speaking at a rally in North Carolina in a race that could decide the balance of power.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 05:18

In this story: Donald Trump · Michael Whatley · Roy Cooper · Thom Tillis · North Carolina · Iran

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