As North Carolinians speak out against Duke Energy’s request for a rate hike, DC insider Michael Whatley – who has up to $445,000 invested in Duke Energy – has been completely silent.

Duke Energy’s 15% rate hike request would “boost profits for its investors,” like Michael Whatley. Meanwhile, North Carolinians are already “stretched thin” and being crushed by rising energy bills.

“As usual, DC insider Michael Whatley only cares about benefitting his bottom line,” said Mallory Payne, senior communications advisor for the North Carolina Democratic Party. “As his stock in Duke Energy spikes, he refuses to speak out against Duke Energy’s crushing rate hikes on working North Carolinians. If Whatley makes it to the U.S. Senate, he’ll only use his seat to make himself richer.”

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