50 days ago, DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley was exposed for knowingly elevating a convicted child sex predator. As this issue is “getting national attention,” Whatley has continued dodging reporter questions at all costs. When directly confronted, he has “sidestepped” the question or just straight up lied.
“DC insider Michael Whatley repeatedly elevated a convicted child sex predator and put North Carolinians in danger,” said Mallory Payne, senior communications advisor for the North Carolina Democratic Party. “Whatley’s refusal to explain himself says everything you need to know – he cares more about protecting his political allies than keeping families safe. North Carolina deserves a senator who will fight for working families, not child predators.”
See Whatley’s record of dodging, sidestepping and lying:
[Washington Examiner, Rob Crilly, 04/23, X]
NC Newsline, 04/09: “Whatley also sidestepped a question about appointing a convicted sex offender to a position in party leadership.”
NC Newsline, 04/01: “Whatley’s campaign spokesman and the North Carolina Republican Party declined to comment for this story.”
Washington Examiner, 03/31: “So far, Whatley has declined to answer. His campaign did not respond to Secrets’s questions about how long he had known about West’s past or whether he regrets being involved with a convicted sex offender.”
Cardinal & Pine, 03/30: “Messages sent by Cardinal & Pine on Thursday to Whatley’s spokesperson were not returned.”
WRAL, 03/27: “When PolitiFact asked the state GOP and Whatley’s campaign about West’s comments, the campaign didn’t provide a comment. Mercer, the state GOP spokesman, meanwhile, didn’t dispute West’s account.”
Charlotte Observer, 03/16: “A spokesman for Whatley’s campaign didn’t answer questions from an Observer reporter about West”
Daily Beast, 03/16: “The Daily Beast emailed Whatley and the White House seeking comment but did not receive a reply.”
Asheville Watchdog, 03/11: “I sought comment from Whatley and his campaign spokesman about his support of West by email and text but received no response.”
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