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Roy Cooper

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Roy Asberry Cooper is the 75th Governor of North Carolina, having taken office on January 1, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Cooper previously served as the Attorney General of North Carolina from 2001 to 2017, where he focused on consumer protection and public safety issues. As governor, he has emphasized expanding access to healthcare, improving education, and addressing climate change. Cooper has been an advocate for the middle class and has spoken out against income inequality in the state.

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Jul 28, 2025

disrespecting our veterans

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Jul 28, 2025

I want to serve as your next United States Senator, because, even now, I still believe our best days are ahead.

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Jul 28, 2025

Right now, our country is facing a moment as fragile as any I can remember, and the decisions we make in the next election will determine if we even have a middle class in America anymore.

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Jul 28, 2025

But these are not ordinary times.

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Jul 28, 2025

I never really wanted to go to Washington. I just wanted to serve the people of North Carolina, right here where I’ve lived all my life. But these are not ordinary times.

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Jul 28, 2025

Meanwhile the biggest corporations and the richest Americans have grabbed unimaginable wealth at your expense. It's time for that to change.

cbsnews.com
Jul 28, 2025

Today, for too many Americans, the middle class feels like a distant dream.

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Dec 12, 2024

Based on the significant inconsistencies between the evidence and the various accounts given by the accusing witness, we believe these three individuals are innocent of these charges.

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Dec 12, 2024

We believe that these cases were the result of a tragic rush to accuse and a failure to verify serious allegations.

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Dec 2, 2024

the bill as an egregious 'power grab.'

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Oct 3, 2024

Well, the misinformation is damaging because it can hurt our relief efforts.

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