Whatley calls Cooper ‘soft on crime,’ despite ties to convicted sex offender - QnotesCarolinas.com NC Senate candidate Michael Whatley faces backlash for backing Harvey West Jr., a convicted child sex offender, undermining his "tough on crime" campaign.

QNOTES DEMOCRACY - Republicans frequently hold themselves to a lower set of standards than what they expect from Democrats.

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Fundraising at a Predator’s Picnic How a convicted child sex offender ascended the ranks of the North Carolina GOP

Ciera Stone: Fundraising at a Predator’s Picnic. How a convicted child sex offender ascended the ranks of the North Carolina #GOP

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The Worst Kept Secret in the Republican Party — Progress NC Action This man– this convicted sex offender– is now one of the most influential leaders within the North Carolina Republican Party. His specialty? Fundraising for GOP judicial candidates.

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