Cooper campaign statement on big oil lobbyist Michael Whatley's entrance into U.S. Senate race:

Meet Michael Whatley – longtime DC political hack and Big Oil lobbyist who called ripping health care away from 650,000 North Carolinians a “huge win” and has cozied up to extremist Mark Robinson.

Tough way to find out the guy you wanted to host OG Media's Carolina Hurricanes podcast decided to run for U.S. Senate instead. Damn. linktr.ee/ogtrianglemedia

The contrast in North Carolina’s Senate race could not be starker.

It's been a busy week! Stopped by OG Headquarters to talk Canes offseason and running for U.S. Senate with Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio.

Washington Republicans are slashing health care from nearly a million North Carolinians. We have to stop them. politico.com/newsletters/po…

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If you believe that elected leaders need to stand for something more than political party or personal power, this campaign is for you. Chip in today to become a founding donor: secure.actblue.com/donate/roy_coo…

Look at what's happening in Washington.

Enjoyed meeting with former Congressman Wiley Nickel and receiving his strong endorsement.

Thank you for being in this fight with me.

I know that this campaign for the U.S. Senate, like every race I’ve run before, is only possible because of the countless people who join us in fighting for this state and our country.

🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT: We're proud to endorse Governor Roy Cooper for #NCSEN. His track record shows that he's committed to putting hardworking North Carolinians ahead of corporate interests and protecting their voting rights.

As your U.S. Senator, I will fight for our rights to the ballot box, reproductive health care, clean air and drinking water, and more.

This is unacceptable. washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

Another example of the Big Ugly Bill increasing cost to every day families just to give big tax breaks to billionaires. I will fight for lower costs, better health care and real middle class tax breaks. wral.com/story/affordab…

Getting Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina took a decade of work, persistent negotiation, and teamwork. We had to fight like hell to get this done. We can't let Republicans in Washington rip it away.

I still believe our best days are ahead of us.