A ‘Boring’ Democrat the Party Wants to Emulate
The North Carolina Senate candidate Roy Cooper is getting a lot of national attention, but the lessons of his campaign may not be transferable.
TL;DR
- Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is unexpectedly leading in the North Carolina U.S. Senate race against Republican Michael Whatley.
- Cooper's campaign is described as 'boring' and 'normal,' a stark contrast to more dramatic races involving other Democratic candidates.
- His longevity in North Carolina politics, starting from the Clinton presidency and including two terms as governor, has made him difficult for opponents to define.
- Cooper's political style is described as cautious, steady, and affable, but also opportunistic and calculating, employing tactics like frequent vetoes as governor.
- The article suggests that Cooper's success might be specific to North Carolina's political landscape and not easily emulated by Democrats in other states.