Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses Phil Berger conceding the Republican primary

North Carolina Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger has conceded the March 3 Republican primary for his legislative seat to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. Berger conceded on Tuesday after a hand recount of some ballots kept that margin at 23 votes. President Donald Trump had endorsed Berger, who has been Senate leader since 2011. Chris Cooper, a Western Carolina Political Science Professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Berger’s storied legacy.

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