New reporting from American Journal News reveals DC insider Michael Whatley called to eliminate the ACA, a move that would drive up health care costs even higher.
The nearly one million North Carolinians who rely on the ACA for care are seeing their health care premiums double or more on average, thanks to Whatley cheering on DC Republicans as they refuse to extend the ACA tax credits.
American Journal News: Whatley calls for replacing Obamacare with ‘market-driven solutions’
November 21, 2025 | Jesse Valentine
- Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley appeared to call for the elimination of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), which provides health insurance to nearly 1 million North Carolinians.
- Whatley’s language was similar to that used in A Plan to Repeal and Replace Obamacare, a report from the far-right Heritage Foundation that called for replacing the health care program in favor of a “market-based approach.” The Heritage Foundation also authored Project 2025.
- Whatley also applauded Senate Republicans for blocking an extension of tax subsidies that help Americans afford Obamacare. The blockade led to a 44-day government shutdown that briefly disrupted SNAP benefits.
- As governor, Cooper successfully implemented Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, helping 600,000 people secure low- to no-cost health insurance. Whatley, meanwhile, has praised the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is expected to kick 700,000 North Carolinians off Medicaid.
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