S6 Ep57: The GOP is MIA in North Carolina (with Chris Cooper)
North Carolina has been a difficult nut for Democrats to crack for nearly two decades. But relatively popular former Gov. Roy Cooper appears to be on the verge of changing that this year, partly because NOBODY knows who his opponent is. Western Carolina University political science professor Chris Cooper joins Sarah to discuss this year's U.S. Senate race, the House landscape in North Carolina and whether some recent successes for Democrats can translate into carrying the state in 2028.Become a Bulwark+ member to receive Sarah's upcoming Focus Group Newsletter.Show links:By Chris Cooper: Anatomy of a Purple State
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