Republicans, What More Do You Need? Roy Cooper’s Record, a 14 Point Lead, and One in Four GOP Voters Still Refusing to Back Michael Whatley – June 25, 2026

Give Us Your FeedbackRepublicans in North Carolina are staring at a stark reality: Roy Cooper still holds a 14‑point lead over Michael Whatley in the latest Catawba University poll, and one in four GOP voters are refusing to line up behind their own Senate nominee. Despite an unpopular war in Iran, rising gas prices, and broader economic pressure, Cooper’s numbers haven’t moved, underscoring how Democrats may have hit a polling ceiling even as the stakes get higher. In this episode, I walk through what the poll really says, how Cooper’s record as governor should be more than enough to unite Republicans, and why continued hesitation inside the party is both baffling and dangerous. We’ll look at veto showdowns, culture‑war fights, and crime decisions that define Cooper’s far‑left agenda—and what it means if Republicans don’t get serious before Election Day.What you’ll learn / Key moments00:00 – Opening hook and the June 25 Wilmington Standard Daily Update setup.00:09 – Breakdown of the Catawba University poll showing Roy Cooper’s 14‑point lead over Michael Whatley00:23 – Why Cooper’s numbers haven’t moved despite an unpopular war in Iran and higher gas prices.00:46 – How one in four Republicans are still refusing to fully back Whatley—and why that’s “disgraceful.”01:14 – A rundown of Cooper’s record on vetoes, school vouchers, abortion, gender ideology, and crime—and what it reveals about the stakes for 2026.What you can doIf you care about keeping North Carolina from sending another reliable vote for a far‑left agenda to the U.S. Senate, now is the time to engage. Share this episode with friends, family, and fellow conservatives who may still be on the fence about Michael Whatley so they can hear a clear case based on Cooper’s record, not just party talking points. Talk to your local GOP organizations, ask hard questions about why one in four Republicans are still hesitant, and push for unity around a candidate who will actually oppose the policies we break down here. Then make sure you’re registered, informed on the issues, and ready to vote—because Republicans have less than 19 weeks to figure this out.Support the show