More than one week since Michael Whatley was exposed for knowingly “championing the rise to power” of convicted child sex predator Harvey Lee West, he continues to dodge questions from reporters and “now faces mounting questions.” 

Charlotte Observer: “A spokesman for Whatley’s campaign didn’t answer questions from an Observer reporter about West”

Daily Beast: “The Daily Beast emailed Whatley and the White House seeking comment but did not receive a reply.”

Asheville Watchdog: “I sought comment from Whatley and his campaign spokesman about his support of West by email and text but received no response.”

Charlotte Observer: Opinion: “So far, Whatley does not appear to have commented on West’s criminal record.”

Raw Story: “Whatley did not comment when The Watchdog reached out to his campaign.”

How long will it take for Whatley to answer for his support of a convicted child predator? 

“North Carolinians deserve an explanation about why Michael Whatley knowingly appointed and elevated a convicted child sex predator,” said Mallory Payne, senior communications advisor for the North Carolina Democratic Party. “DC insider Michael Whatley is proving exactly who he is – someone who protected a child predator and only looks out for the rich and powerful, not North Carolinian families and children.”

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