Nearly 6 months ago, DC insider Michael Whatley was exposed for repeatedly appointing Harvey West, a convicted child sex offender, to NCGOP leadership – and Whatley still refuses to answer for it. West, who served six years in prison for sexually abusing three minors, has admitted he was open with NCGOP leadership about his criminal past “from day one,” but Whatley continues to dodge accountability. 

Greensboro News & Record: “The campaign of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley declined to comment on claims relating to his ties to a convicted sex offender […]

West also told PolitiFact that he was appointed to the Plan of Organization Committee twice by Whatley […]

When asked about Cooper’s remarks and the connections between Whatley and West, Whatley Communications Director DJ Griffin responded with a statement that did not address the topic.”

Despite every lie, dodge and no comment, Whatley can’t avoid the fact that he owes North Carolina families an explanation on why he elevated a child predator. 

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