Healthcare Becomes One of the First Major Issues of the NC Senatorial Campaign

On 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

LocalDaniel ReyesNovember 7, 2025Roy Cooper, Shutdown, Trump Shutdown, Government shutdown, NC Senate, NC Senate RaceComment

Us vs Them: American Partisanship is Triggering an Ideological Civil War

With America in its most intense era of partisan opposition, a government shutdown has prevented important government tasks from being completed. Furthermore, the shutdown is being used as a tool for the advancement of political agendas, with debates over the Epstein files and the swearing-in of House Representative Elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) continuing to arise, despite the budget being the most dire issue at this time.

Effects of the Government Shutdown on North Carolina Seniors

The possible expiration of these Affordable Care Act subsidies would make healthcare more expensive for many seniors in North Carolina. This is a particularly significant issue in a state with many seniors, many of whom struggle with health issues.