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Trump returns to North Carolina as Republicans face tough Senate race

Latest polling shows Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley 50.3% to 40.1%.

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NewsNation· Oct 20, 10:52 AMTrump returns to North Carolina as Republicans face tough Senate race

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