Ashley Lopez

But, you know, these are different political times.

A good example of this happening not just to John Cornyn is also happening in in Louisiana.

The Republicans there change primary rules so that they could more effectively out primary and outflank Bill Cassidy, who they're unhappy with because he voted to impeach Donald Trump.

You know, so U.S.

senators don't have to deal with this.

like the primary problem quite like the U.S.

House, but it is still a problem they have to deal with.

Yeah.

Not till into summer.

And I'm Ashley Lopez.

I cover politics.

I'm Ashley Lopez.

I cover politics.

Yeah.

And Whatley is also working with way less name recognition than obviously a governor.

So this is going to be a little bit of an easier lift for Democrats than they would otherwise in a state that, by the way, obviously went to Trump in 2024.

So this could be one of several hopeful pickups for them this year.

I will say in general, the Senate is going to be a tougher climb for Democrats than, say, the House.

North Carolina is sort of essential if Democrats are going to flip some seats because North Carolina has a lot of independent voters.

It's more of a purple state than anything.