In a move that only makes sense for a DC political hack, Michael Whatley is kicking off his Senate campaign in Washington, DC, according to reporting from National Review. Whatley is a longtime DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist who was hand-picked by DC Republicans to run for Senate to serve special interests.

National Review: RNC Chairman Michael Whatley to Hold Senate Campaign Kickoff in D.C. September 12

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley’s 2026 Senate campaign will host a “campaign kickoff reception” in Washington, D.C., on Friday, September 12, according to an event invitation reviewed by National Review. 

“Michael Whatley isn’t even trying to hide the fact that he’s a DC insider and political hack who only cares about delivering for special interests, not North Carolina,” said Mallory Payne, senior communications advisor at the North Carolina Democratic Party.

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