Roy Cooper

Roy Cooper

@roycoopernc.bsky.social

Father and Husband. North Carolina's 75th Governor. Carolina Hurricanes Fan. Running to be North Carolina’s next U.S. Senator.

7,789 Followers 1 Following 294 Posts Joined Jul 2025
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Insurance companies are raising premiums and covering less.

DC isn’t stopping them — these companies are ripping people off and profiting from the broken system they helped create. I’m not afraid to take them on.

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A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care

When I get to DC, I will take on our broken health care system and fight for quality, affordable health care for hardworking North Carolinians.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/health/health-costs-cutting-back.html

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Only one state has gas below $3 per gallon, as prices jump across the U.S. Gas prices have risen more than 50 cents on average since the conflict in Iran began, with most states now above $3 per gallon on average. (AP Photo)

Our wallets are dealing with enough. Gas is up and Michael Whatley refuses to address the issue because he lobbied for Big Oil.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-tuesday-iran-us-conflict/507-99e42826-97d3-4f90-966b-ac31c09277ff

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Hardworking North Carolinians should be able to afford health care. But DC seems committed to making it more expensive.

As Senator, I will take on the challenge and make sure more North Carolinians have quality, affordable health care.

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Insurance companies are hitting working people everywhere. Bogus out-of-pocket expenses are just one way.

That’s what I’m running to change — and to bring some North Carolina common sense to Washington.

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Health care is broken in this country, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

I’m ready to go to Washington to be an independent voice for North Carolina, focused on fixing the basics.

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As Governor, I worked across the aisle to expand Medicaid in North Carolina. Hundreds of thousands of people received affordable, quality care through expansion.

It was a win for our state and North Carolinians everywhere. Today, that progress is at risk because of DC’s chaos.

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6 days ago

My opponent says prices are down. I'm not sure who he's talking to, but all over North Carolina, I'm hearing the opposite.

It costs more to put food on the table, and now gas prices are up — but Michael Whatley says it's fine. It's hard to be more out of touch than that.

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Cooper lays out plan to lower grocery costs, help farmers from Washington Fresh off winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, former Gov. Roy Cooper lays out his plan to help families and farmers tackle the cost of groceries.

From the farmers who grow our food to the families who put meals on our tables, North Carolinians are getting hit by Washington DC’s reckless tariffs.

In the Senate, I’ll work to roll back these tariffs so we can ease the strain on everyone’s wallets.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

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1 week ago

Folks should be able to both make ends meet and save for retirement. Costs are up — despite what Michael Whatley says — and people are feeling it.

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I grew up working on a farm in Nash County. Folks who do this work know it’s not easy.

That’s why I have a plan to make stuff cost less for our farmers, and for our families — starting with eliminating these chaotic, good-for-nothing tariffs.

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Together, with your help, we will win this Senate seat.

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Fuel costs jump in North Carolina amid conflict in the Middle East CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Gas prices are climbing sharply, and experts say escalating conflict in the Middle East is directly to blame. Overnight, the national average rose 11 cents, whil...

Everyday costs from groceries to health care are up, and now gas prices have spiked — adding yet another undue burden to working families.
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/fuel-costs-jump-in-north-carolina-amid-conflict-in-the-middle-east/

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There’s a lot at stake as we move into the general election, but I’m grateful to have folks like you by my side. We can do hard things when we do them together. Onwards!

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It’s time to make stuff cost less — and that change starts in Washington.

We’re full steam ahead until November. Pitch in to help us out: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cvf-social-26?refcode=260303_BSKY_MSNOW

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I'm going to need everyone with me to get this job done. Join the team: secure.actblue.com/donate/cvf-s...

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North Carolina, we're officially on the road to November 3rd.

There’s no doubt — we’ve got our work cut out for us. But North Carolinians have always given me hope and that’s what’s going to get us across the finish line.

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On to November.

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North Carolina — it’s primary day.

Let’s go.

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North Carolina, it's time to use your voice and your vote. Polls are open from 6:30am - 7:30pm. Check your polling place at iwillvote.com!

As your Senator, I will fight to make life more affordable for hardworking North Carolinians. I hope I can count on your support.

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My preacher and my dad always told me to try and stand in the other person’s shoes.

I think today, that idea is more important than ever.

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My opponent spent his career as a Big Oil lobbyist who puts his personal interests and wallet first.

I have spent my career fighting for the state I love, and that is what I plan to do in the Senate.

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Happy Women’s History Month, North Carolina!

Now is as important a time as ever to celebrate women’s achievements and protect their rights. I’m fortunate to look up to so many women in my life.

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But Americans fear another costly, drawn out war that puts our troops in harm’s way and removes focus and resources from needs here at home. Americans deserve to know all the long term objectives of this war, its risks and the exit strategy.

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Devastating news that American service members were killed and wounded and I pray for them and their loved ones. I’m grateful for our troops who eliminated leaders and damaged weapons of this evil and oppressive regime.

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2 weeks ago
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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000

These new health care plans aren’t cheaper for you, they’ll make you pay more out of pocket.

That’s a sham. When I get to Washington, I’ll fight to make health care affordable.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/health/obamacare-health-insurance-rollbacks.html

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For Many Cash-Strapped Americans, ‘Basic Living Has Become a Burden’

Basic necessities shouldn’t be a burden to hardworking North Carolinians.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/us/trump-affordability-inflation-families.html

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I Will Vote Be a voter. Find everything you need to vote in your state's next election.

The NC primary election is on Tuesday, March 3!

Early voting — the only time you can register the same day you vote — ends on Saturday, February 28.

Make a plan to vote — visit iwillvote.com to check your polling place and registration status today.

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Affordable health care shouldn’t be a luxury.

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Roy Cooper challenges Michael Whatley to sell stocks now if he believes in ban Cooper and Whatley agree that members of Congress should not own individual stocks. But Cooper is challenging Whatley to sell off what he owns.

If he’s serious about serving our state, he’d sell his individual stocks now and pledge not to own them in the future whether or not a ban is passed.

www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

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