WWAY: “Cooper also criticized Whatley’s ties to the energy industry and accused his Republican opponent of failing to speak out against proposed utility rate increases”
RALEIGH – Yesterday, Roy Cooper continued his “Make Stuff Cost Less” tour, holding an event in Wilmington to discuss how he will work in the U.S. Senate to make life more affordable for North Carolina families.
WWAY: Roy Cooper Holds “Make Stuff Cost Less” Event in Wilmington
- Reporter: “[Roy Cooper] focused much of his speech on affordability, including the cost of groceries, healthcare, childcare, utilities, and housing.”
- “Cooper also criticized the Trump administration’s tariffs, saying they’re raising costs for families and small businesses. He says his experience working with a Republican-controlled legislature as governor shows he can find common ground in Washington.”
WECT: Roy Cooper Holds “Make Stuff Cost Less” Event in Wilmington
- Reporter: “Cooper spoke alongside local health care workers and teachers about tackling rising costs for housing, groceries and health care.”
WWAY: Roy Cooper brings ‘Make Stuff Cost Less’ tour to Wilmington
Matt Bennett
- During his remarks, Cooper also criticized Whatley’s ties to the energy industry and accused his Republican opponent of failing to speak out against proposed utility rate increases.
- “I believe that I can bring consensus building,” Cooper said. “I was a Democratic governor with a Republican legislature for eight years, and it’s going to be critical to have someone who will reach across the aisle.”
- “People have a choice between me and Michael Whatley,” Cooper said. “It’s pretty clear that Michael Whatley is going to do and say whatever this president tells him to do and say, regardless of whether it’s good for the people of North Carolina or this country. And I’m going to be a strong, independent senator.”
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