The ongoing North Carolina Senate race has made the use of Super PACs salient, with candidates receiving large amounts of money from these organizations to fund their political campaigns. The use of these committees has raised questions about the representation of public interest in government, the impact of wealthy donors, and the potential for corruption.
Read MoreOn June 29th, North Carolina Senator Tom Tillis decided to step down from the Senate, marking the beginning of a closely contested race. The Democratic candidate is former Governor Roy Cooper, while former NC RNC Chair Mike Whatley represents the Republican Party. During the race, concerned North Carolinians who rely on services like Medicaid and Medicare have also been paying close attention to the recent federal government shutdown. Due to the concern over Medicaid cuts being considered in the shutdown negotiations, healthcare has become a major issue in the North Carolina Senate campaign
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