Cooper vs. Whatley: Defense vs. Healthcare in NC Senate Race

0:00On March 24, in North Carolina's key Senate race, Democratic candidate and former Governor Roy Cooper once the shift federal war funding toward, expanding Obamacare subsidies. He argues that dollars meant for the conflict with Iran should instead help cover health care costs for more Americans. Cooper highlighted a proposed $200 billion dollar war supplemental, saying it could fund affordable care for a full 10 years. He also pointed to nearly 200,000 North Carolinians who lost coverage after Republicans let subsidies expire. Conservatives quickly fired back, insisting national security Trump's domestic spending amid rising global threats. They say redirecting funds from defense would leave the U.S. vulnerable and emboldened enemies like Iran. The comments land in a high-stakes matchup against Republican Michael Wettley, a Trump ally pushing border security, energy independence, and military. Democrats see the seat as a prime pickup in a state Trump has won three times running.

1:00As costs rise at home and tensions simmer abroad, this clash over priorities defense versus health care will dominate the campaign and help decide the Senate's balance of power.