Roy Cooper, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, emphasized his economic stance at the North Carolina Democratic Party’s unity dinner. With less than 100 days until the 2026 midterm elections, Cooper’s campaign platform highlights the need to lower costs for the average North Carolinian.
Economic Focus
A key aspect of the dinner was Cooper’s plan to reduce costs by addressing the Trump administration’s foreign policy decisions, including tariffs and the war in Iran, which he believes have led to rising prices. Cooper stated, ‘I will be a strong independent senator who will always put the people of North Carolina first.’ He aims to work with leaders to roll back ‘chaotic tariffs that are crushing farmers and small businesses, and sending your grocery prices through the roof.’
Cooper’s message resonated with Senator Elizabeth Warren, who was a keynote speaker at the dinner. Warren emphasized the need to enforce the law and stop the war in Iran, which is driving up gas prices and claiming American lives.
A recent Catawba College-YouGov survey found that nearly three-quarters of North Carolinians have cut back on regular purchases due to rising prices. Cooper’s opponent, Michael Whatley, has consistently trailed in the polls but recent surveys show a tightening race.
Original reporting: WRAL Raleigh — read the source article.
