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Washington Examiner • April 23, 2026 16:00

The Whatley files: North Carolina Democrats highlight Republican’s silence on sex offender

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Welcome to Thursday’s Washington Secrets. Today, we revisit the sex offender story that is roiling the North Carolina Senate race with an exclusive look at Democrats’ new plans to attack Republican candidate Michael Whatley. And are you ready for White House Correspondents’ Association dinner weekend? No, nor us … Michael Whatley, the North Carolina Republican […]

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The Whatley files: North Carolina Democrats highlight Republican’s silence on sex offender

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