Roy Cooper broke fundraising records in his first 24 hours as a Senate candidate. He's going to need the massive cash boost for what’s expected to become one of the most expensive statewide campaigns in US history.
Roy Cooper broke fundraising records in his first 24 hours as a Senate candidate. He's going to need the massive cash boost for what’s expected to become one of the most expensive statewide campaigns in US history.
I’m very concerned about our elections. I don’t think they will be fair ever again. The great rigger is rigged and rigged and rigged.
Wonder which billionaires pawn will win….
He needs millions of dollars for what exactly? In no way whatsoever is this inspirational. It's a colossal waste of money that could help the ppl politicians supposedly care about. Ppl can't afford rent, food, meds but sure this guy gets millions to... "rally"...? This outdated shit is offensive
Also breaking unspoken rules by sending 5 fundraising texts from 5 different phone numbers overriding STOP requests.
I am so glad a good and decent and competent politician is in the race for the Senate and is spurring excitement and donations. I hope he wins very, very big!
More money equates to who owns him, as the republicans and dems sold their souls for an overthrow by an constitutionally illegitimate pedo and felon for election interference, UN-sentenced by oligarchy bribing judges who are no longer an honorable position.
Its mad that is costs so much to run When this money could be spent on healthcare education infrastructure clean water clean food to name a few things
Hopefully, NC republicans trot Mark Robinson out for another costly drubbing
Have we figured out yet that if we do not establish campaign spending limits we will break the nation.
Maybe Roy needs to run for president.
Go Roy!!!
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Republican candidates are going to flat-out, completely, unapologetically lie about everything. There is no one to hold them accountable Democrats will need to do the same for the sake of democracy.
Everyone throwing money at him will want favors back 10X
Whatever it takes to start to reverse the Trump damage.
👍 Done. And will do more!
He is a good guy. I think he has a great chance.
Does he have a viable opponent yet?
Or any policy proposals?
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I'm going to be giving to Roy's campaign. We need to send these Republicans packing for their treason and undermining our democracy. We must eliminate the Republican Party.
If you don't gat the obscene amounts of money out of your politics, you don't have a democracy.
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Dammit! I live in Virginia, near the North Carolina border. I'm not looking forward to all the North Carolina political ads in addition to the Virginia ads that will be all over local TV, radio, and the Internet in 2026. Give me strength!
Go Roy Go! I’m a NC registered voters, counting it down to early voting!
NUTS how fundraising is connected to the voice of the people. It seems so obviously perverted if one stands back and looks at it as a stranger
getting cocky again or just hoping we will?
I have received 2 texts and one email asking me to donate. Please update the Democratic donor lists. I can barely afford to support candidates in Colorado let alone the rest of the country.
I want him to win . But there should be a cap on what someone could spend . Think of all the good the money could do for their state. . But I’m sure the republicans will get bigger donations because they are in bed with the Bezos , Zuckerberg, Musk, Cokes , Murdock.
It’ll be sanity versus MAGA. We’ll see if voters have come to their senses.
Just run on, "I am not a domestic terrorist".
It is such a shame that it has to be all about $$$. Our system is seriously broken.
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Do you condemn Israel’s genocide?
He sent me three different fundraising texts despite the fact that I sent "stop" to the first two
Buying a congressional seat used to be called corruption. Now it’s a requirement.
I don’t know about this. It depends on whether MAGA puts up a real candidate or not. The donor class may not want to throw a bunch of money at a Mark Robinson kind of candidate. They didn’t get rich being stupid with their money
Question: Why are political campaigns so expensive?
Because there is no law actively restricting the costs. And because very rich people have a lot of money to shoot from all barrels in support of the candidates who best cater for their interests.
But what are they buying? Ad time? I think mainstream media is dead. YouTube ads maybe?
If Trump sends me one of his bullshit Epstein diversionary checks (his proposed Tariff rebate check), I’m donating it to the campaign to elect @roycoopernc.bsky.social.
600 million dollar for a senate seat is grotesque. I like cooper, I’m from NC but when programs like Meals on Wheels are getting gutted (5 million budget) it’s offensive.
Truth. But if a R wins that will seem like nothing. They come at our programs with a wrecking ball.
Awesome news!! I donated & have voted for Roy 3 times. Excited & can’t wait for# 4!! 💙💯
What an amazing thing it would be if he could win!!
The money in politics is downright ridiculous.
#VoteForRoy!
N.C.--you have a chance to erase the stain that was tillis. I'd jump at this chance because you're going to see more floods and other disasters and Mr. Cooper will do his damnedest to make sure you get help.
North Carolina! Check your voter registration is FREE! Making sure you and your friends/family can vote for Roy Cooper is FREE!
your politics have been bought. They do not do politics for the average people, they are doing politics to a return in their investment in politics / campaigns. Wake up, it is not left vs right, it is up vs down.
Get so sick of seeing this. We are struggling for food, rent, medicine and yall are bragging about spending money of fkn politics. Can't imagine why we hate any and all politicians.
tRUMP: Epstein was STEALING MY HOES!
This is all incredible, seriously....but what are we doing about the gerrymandering to suppress voters and tech hacking into elections that essentially make votes moot?
cash does not win elections. remember kamala harris? it will be up to NC-voters. www.pressreader.com/usa/the-bost...
America is a sick society
corporate states of america
i know but you got to admit its like watching the tv show CONTINUUM
Good! It doesn’t matter that Cooper has Christian faith. It doesn’t matter that he’s not as progressive as Mamdani. It matters that he will add a Democratic vote to the US Senate. Every Dem counts!
This is how we got Manchin & Fetterpussy
True. But they were/are still better than right-wing Republicans.
You know they both have voted questionable, blocked D bills etc. Right? Dino's There are a long list of them that have been in the senate...
Ofc! We can’t hold every single elected Dem to a purity test; inevitably they fail. But they do vote for Democratic values more often than not (Obamacare, rule of law, etc). Sometimes, certainly, a hindrance. But often persuadable. And always always better than MAGA.
Let me know when you realize corporate owned 'reps' are the problem.
Aye-aye.
#TaxTheRich #TaxWealthNotWork
ROFL Any of the $$ come from InState?
Disgusting!
When are we going to put limits on donations. Like get rid of Citizens United. No more MILLIONS from anyone. Level playing field. Come w/good policies and ideas, not just dollars.
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I do have a bias towards charity giving vs political action. I could be wrong, but those numbers. The possibility of $650 to $800 million spent on this election by both sides. Some of that by a side that won’t even win. The contrast to that, you can buy a lot of TB, HIV meds for that, food, etc.
The argument that if you elect someone who can do things like stop cuts to foreign aid that’s worth the money to get them elected. That’s a number of ifs. If they get elected, if they their side has enough people to vote in favour of more spending, etc. There’s more certainty donating the money.
Until you codify women's HEALTH CARE, including abortions, in your constitution, your state is not a safe space for women.
Too bad his need for cash coincides with the onset of another Trumpcession. We’re all broke. #Trumpcession
Big. Fucking. Deal. So did Kamala. Every election for the foreseeable future will be rigged, just like 2024 was.
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He is also going to have to fight back against the negativity that will be thrown his way by the right.
It should NOT be a matter of who spends the most $$$$$ = who will win. = Do voters STILL need to be COURTED before casting their vote? = Esp. when the choice is so damn OBVIOUS (Seriously? Are elections STILL about "likeability"?) Then, the true "winners" = companies producing the $$$$$ ADS. 😖🤢🤮
The ugly American political truth, buying elections, not being voted in on a candidates merits.
So did Kamela
Can't even spell her name right. Be quiet.
MAGAts use voter suppression…and dark money. Vote blue.
Dems use Dark Money SPACs also.
Oh, Politico. Instead of calling this campaign "expensive" why don't you do some real reporting and explain to your readers WHY political campaigns are so corrupt and bloated with money? Hint #1: Citizens United. Hint #2: The GOP is corrupt af. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen...
Every time I mention this is just another status quo politician I get flamed. Is anyone paying attention? More of the same isn't going to change the trajectory of the U.S. This same old, same old. Another white guy with money. I'm sure he's nice, but ffs, do something different.
That argument sure was helpful in getting Trump elected.
well what are you doing to make it better? if you didn’t notice, you lost last time.
Good for NC
Hoping NC Republicans won't gerrymander districts/pass anti-voting legislation so that it's impossible for Cooper to win. R's know they're in danger of losing Congress so they will try to find a way to win by legalized cheating. Look at the stunts they pulled trying to overturn Allison Riggs win.
Roy Cooper would be an excellent Senator. When they try to paint him as “left wing radical,” don’t fall for it. Being a good person who wants gov’t to help people is NOT radical.
Manchin 2.0
That’s one of the main issues in this corrupt country. We the people, have to pay for our politicians and we have to outbid billionaires and corporations. America is an un-funny joke. #AmericaFails #corruption #DemocracyIfYouCanBuyIt
Someone should do a story on how rutherfordton raised people's property taxes by 500%.
This is the problem with politics...it doesn't allow up to vote on WHO WE LIKE but for WHO makes spends the most money...and that is wrong on every level. Roy Cooper is a horrible choice and hopefully will LOSE.
People in NC like Roy Cooper and have chosen him over a Republican 5 times in statewide races. He’s a fantastic candidate. You would prefer another MAGA Republican? Why?
I read cooper was running for president not senate. I do not have to defend myself every fucking time I post...you people all need to get a grip on reality...money does NOT make the person. Look as the joke in the WH.
NO, I prefer a Different Democrat. Voting for Pete.
You’re going to vote for Pete in the Senate race in North Carolina?
Exactly, how is Governor Cooper a "horrible choice?" You are not a North Carolinian.You are not a Democrat nor an Independent. What do you think you know about Governor Cooper and one of the most successful candidates?
When you flip the rest of your RED state blue you and whine about my choices. I like Pete..sorry.
Exactly which Pete are you talking about? If you mean Pete Buttigieg, he has nothing to do with NC. Secretary Pete is not running for Senate in any state. You should educate yourself about political information. You obviously don't know anything.
And DogMOM...I don't give a rat's ass about NC.
Have you lost your mind? Never mind. It's easy to see you have. You brought up Secretary Pete. He has nothing to do with NC. Governor Cooper is running for the US Senate, representing NC, not president. Although Secretary Pete's the best choice, this country is decades away from a gay President.
But you think the men in this country are ready for a women president...that's not going to happen for a long time yet.
We both (he family and mine) live in Michigan and Pete B. is NOT running for senate or governor but is holding out for the presidential race. You should educate yourself about political information.
You're so full of 💩💩💩💩💩 I know exactly what I'm talking about. You, on the other hand, have no idea about what is going on politically across the country.
As a North Carolinian and voted for him as our Governor twice, he’ll have no problem wiping the floor with any GOP candidate that runs against him in our State.
republicans destroying this Country! They have unlimited funds from foreign countries and corporations.
Why? Why does he need the most cash? There’s diminishing returns with elections. The only sure fire way to get voting messages out there is going to the people. Do town halls in GOP districts is the lowest hanging fruit now. And he CAN do that much easier than anyone else.
As soon as he made it official my wife and I had already decided to contribute to his campaign and along with the initial contribution we also have a recurring monthly contribution going to his campaign. He was a great Governor; he'll be a great Senator.
Two-time NC Governor Roy Cooper has never lost a race. Now he'll get to run for the U.S. Senate against the most lackluster group of Republican morons ever assembled, including Dan Bishop, Michael Whatley and maybe even Lara Trump. Memo to Cook Political Report: Should be "Leans Dem."
Here's the thing... Kamala raised a staggering amount of money and she lost, not because she actually didn't win!; they hacked the machines. They will do it again.
Your headline says it all. It's still all about the money, and who has the most. Until that's gone from politics, well....
question: In the New York mayoral election, who had the biggest budget: Mamdani, Cuomo or Adams?
I have little hope the GOP will stop supporting pedophiles
Democrats are ready.
That's not the general feeling. It's like they're really quiet right now😐
Money Money Money Money. Money and politics and children go to bed hungry.
the American system is so so fucked up.
Class act!
He is 64. He would be 71 at the end of the term. This is stupid. Get a young candidate who can win young person votes. Not a guy who should be mentoring young party leaders as an “elder statesman.” Not this endless Boomer politician nonsense.
Better ck the voting machines ahead of the election.
@david-man.bsky.social I think you can check my private messages and reply to me
I donated it to him yesterday.
Anybody else grossed out by the amount of money these asshats are throwing around?! Whyyyy should a f*cking senate race cost almost a billion dollars?! We scream about getting money out of politics, but then shower our own side with obscene amounts.
Good luck ... as though there will be an election
Ah yes more money in politics, just what we needed!
On vend un candidat comme une lessive à coups de millions de $$. démocratie, vous ave dit ?
The elections are being bought and paid for by corporations and yet every day Americans are struggling. This isn't a blue vs red problem this is an us vs them problem.
Always the money. Millions and millions to be in power. 🤷♀️ Just hang out billboards, do some TV Spots, hand out your program and let the people vote. Sounds easy, right?
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There should be no private money in politics. It simply reinforces politicians that are beholden to their biggest donors and therefore an oligarchy rather than the people. Publicly funded elections and <100 days permitted for campaigning. Oh, and tax the rich.
Well, he was an awesome governor for two terms. Maybe people are sick and tired of the GOP and their criminal behavior.
Sorry dumbistan but this money grabbing form of government and election earing is as depressing as your trumpton leader. You really should have lost the war of independence as you've definitely f@£#=d the world since.
The cost of these election campaigns is astronomical...
Roy Cooper sounds like a real American politician. It’s all about dollars, not constituents!
FANTASTIC
and 98% of it came donations $100 OR LESS!! I am proud to say my little $25 monthly donation is included.
We need to make huge campaign contributions ILLEGAL! Set a limit of $10K!
Insane. He's the former governor. Everyone in the state knows him. He won twice as a Dem. Our system of throwing millions/billions is idiotic.
Governor Cooper has never lost an election. However, this doesn't mean he can sit on his laurels. It's going to take a lot of money to fight off the lies the magaTs are already planning.
MY MAN!!!
It will take a massive amount work to beat Republicans because they do not work fair at all!
Imagine a system where we didn't pour billions of dollars down the drain on politics.
Prayer works
We spend more on elections than we do caring for our population.
I love how so few people actually READ the article to realize that most of this money is small donations from people. But I understand. It would be a shame not to use that "Dems in Disarray" narrative you had typed up beforehand and you have to throw it in somewhere, so....🙄
North Carolina, best* government money can buy. *bottom 10
Doesn’t matter if he doesn’t spend the money effectively
Folks, not sure this guy is or has the answers. We need to reform government. We need to BREAK the money cycle and start voting principles! Big money keeps us in the corruption.
Ok go do the decades of work that it’ll take to do that.
The amount of money in politics is appalling. We have billions, with a B, that we can throw at this but not enough for medical care, or feeding children, or helping the homeless.
All that money goes back into the economy right? right?
According to Marc Elias, since DOJ has already started gathering State’s voter registration information, there may not even be a fair election for Democrats!!!!!!!!
They’re gonna start reassigning ppl to republican so when they back the voting system it can’t be proven
They are purging voter rolls. So our job is to spread the word and check our registrations, no matter where we are.
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WHY THE EXPENSE!! This is stupidity at its best! Roy Cooper should be able to walk into that job!!
Ah… the smell of democracy.
But who will tabulate the votes?
central casting? I need one rich, out of touch politician.
What no one is saying is why is so much money allowed to influence one candidate over another. Why do these Campaign Funds & SUPER PAC get tax breaks? Why are BILLIONAIRES fighting certain candidates? Change cannot happen when a few control all narratives in media.
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why have we not learned, It is not just about $$$ . Cooper can speak to his voters and they will trust him.
Bill Gates, can you help our state with a healthy contribution?
Roy Cooper is the Republicans biggest nightmare in North Carolina. And for keeping their majority in the Senate
It shouldn't a lot of money to unseat ANYONE who supports and shields pedophiles and aligns themselves with the pedo in the WH wtheck... the GOP are shielding a child sex trafficking ring for god's sake how low can they go??
Dollars dont equate votes, liik what happened a year ago.
Since no one in the government is capable of releasing the Epstein Files we'll just have to assume they're all pedophiles attempting to protect one another. #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinTrumpFiles
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I hope he wins, but the money in US politics is the cause of the mess the US is in.
No thanks, we need people that believe we can do this without the trash lie of a two party system. I for one will be voting as far left as the ballot will allow. I am done with this experiment.
If you're in NC, Roy Cooper will be as far left as the ballot will allow.
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This is why the US is now Govt of billionaires by billionaires for billionaires...
One less Republican in the Senate will be good.
If you look at expected spending on this Senate campaign, then you realize how the game is fixed to only allow the wealthy to run for office ! PACs & super PACs need to be banned & we need to go back to donations limits per individual.
Uhmn,…yes, that’s it, let’s throw even more money at the “problem”! That’ll teach them oligarchs. Sheesh. MAGA! Making Americans Greedy(as shit)Again 👊🇺🇸🤑
When you read this headline, do you not realise what the problem with American politics is?
God bless Roy Cooper! No one deserves this honor more than Roy!
I'm from North Carolina. He was a great governor. He couldn't do everything he wanted to because of the legislature. If you're not familiar with his work, then don't pigeon hole him. We need him. The entire country needs him.
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I am simply gobsmacked and hopeful that Mr. Cooper will make a difference, The only reservation I have is that he stated that he "prayed" over whether or not to run for Senate. I chastised him via my reply that we have enough religious traitors holding seats now; we need to get rid of them.
Another Democrat who doesn’t support universal healthcare. Pass.
He's consistently supported Medicaid and Medicare expansion, though. You really think anyone else on the ticket is gonna be better? Single issue voters are helping kill our democracy.
No, mediocre, spineless, bought and paid for cowards are killing our democracy. And I’m not single issue, that’s just my line in the sand. If you’re not on board with universal healthcare, you don’t care about your constituents.
Also, just a fun fact, the bought and paid for wimps you're hauling against are voted in by the electorate. The electorate is responsible. You. Me. We're responsible. Sucks to be us. 🤣
And if you need any evidence that the democrats electorate are barely more educated than maga (fucking stupid) all you have to do is look at the choices they’ve made in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
Except its not a matter of separating the electorate out in groups. Its the WHOLE electorate, with a whole bunch of blame at the feet of people that didn't even show up. I'm done with you now.
I thought you were done with me 🤔
If that one issue will make or break a candidate for you, then you're a single issue voter. That's literally what that means. Moot, anyway. US will never have Universal Healthcare. 🤷♂️ Cooper is a damn sight better choice than literally anyone else that's throw in, so...
You’re incorrect. A single issue voter ONLY cares about 1 policy. It could be guns, gay marriage, abortion or the genocide in Israel. That’s their whole meal. All the sides and garnishes don’t matter. For me, universal healthcare it is the invitation to the party, with 11 more courses.
Your semantic effort is appreciated. You're wrong, but appreciated. Have a day.
I would be wrong to an uneducated liberal ✌🏻
Kamala broke all sorts of records- sigh
While I applaud, I still believe that there should be a cap on how much money is spent on campaigns and from where you get that money.
Which clearly illustrates what is fundamentally wrong with politics in America: MONEY WINS IN POLITICS, so POLITICIANS SERVE MONEY. Get the money out of politics❗️
He’s going to win
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A campaign that could cost upward of $800 million. And of course the winner will only beholding to the voters?! What good can come of this for the non-wealthy?
It is not the job of the citizens of the US to fund the expense of political races. There should be a cap on the amount spent for advertising.
It baffles me that Republicans are going to be competitive in 2026.
He has my vote and my support. Counting the days until the midterms!
If only we could find a way to run political campaigns that didn't involve dueling 30 second gold-plated attack ads / like a candidate forum on public television or some crazy s*** like that.....
All the frigging money we spend on campaigns it’s so stupid
Imagine all that money going to hungry and homeless people. Just saying
This result shows me that the people have not learned their lesson: Yet these people vote for them. We need better and younger candidates.
Politics in the US is so broken
And people are surprised about democracy dying. It's all about the $s.
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