Michael Whatley attacks Roy Cooper’s public safety record during Harrisburg campaign stop

Republican Senate candidate says crime will define the election, receives backing from Cabarrus officials and discusses polling, election integrity and Trump's endorsement.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley spoke Friday during a campaign stop in Harrisburg, where he made public safety and law enforcement the focus of his remarks. Photo credit: Chris Miller.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley on Friday used a law-and-order campaign stop in Harrisburg to attack former Gov. Roy Cooper’s record on crime, accusing his Democratic opponent of supporting policies that allowed convicted criminals to be released early from prison.