It appears I’ve come under fire by some republicans for interviewing Whatley. Weird, but okay. Let’s discuss, shall we? First and foremost, I’m a podcaster. That’s what podcasters do. They have conversations with people - especially high profile people. That’s kinda the whole point of having a podcast. Then... I full on endorsed Whatley during our interview. But why? Why would the NC Queen cheer on a guy from **shudders** Michigan to win Tillis’s open senate seat? That’s easy: Cooper was a tyrant of a governor who will be a tyrant of a senator. He failed native North Carolinians consistently and repeatedly over his 40 years in office. Even worse? He will push for a radical progressive agenda - something that is squarely at odds with the culture of North Carolina. Whatley may not be perfect - but he IS the better choice. That’s why I’m cheering on a non native North Carolinian for our US Senate seat - because I know he’s a better representative of my views and my way of life than the homegrown politician. That’s just common sense. I reckon some folks weren’t blessed with that. Pity. 🤷🏼‍♀️show more

Cooper was a nightmare during Covid. Not sure why people don’t remember.

They remember. At least the ones who were here during it remember.

Cooper crap (tm) goes back even further. As NC Attorney General he refused to defend NC in court when Republicans passed what’s known as the bathroom bill that prohibited a man with a wig from using middle school girls’ restrooms.

Rumors even suggest that he encouraged other states and companies to boycott us during that time. I don’t think it’s been proven - but I’m of the opinion that he did exactly that.

@Stickelliott I am convinced that was a coordinated attack. It worked very well & has been used in a similar fashion over & over with varying degrees of success.

@dogwoodblooms Lost the NCAA tourney over that

Right on Cassie! My quandary is WHY are there no native North Carolinians that are qualified (even want to be) a Senator from NC??? What the…

Why would folks want to get involved while members of the NCGOP eat their own? Our state party has issues that seriously need to be addressed. You want volunteers? You want good candidates? The people in power of the organization need to reflect that. Birds of a feather.

It’s this bs tribe thing and purity tests by people that aren’t the arbiters of anything. Ignore the mouth breathers and do what you know to be right. 🫡

I think that’s at the heart of it: I do me. And refuse to bow the knee to those who are into controlling the narrative. Nope. I can’t be herded. 😊

@ImFiredUp2 But you are already in a herd. You blast gop propaganda everyday instead of promoting critical thinking by examining or comparing policies not people. Hate is all you folks sell and to many people are wanting.

@dogwoodblooms Name a policy the left has and I’ll give you my opinion. I’ll wait.

I'm a Michigander that assimilated. It wasn't that hard. The food is better, the people are nicer, there's beaches and mountains, what more could you ask for? Vote Whatley. Because Cooper is a commie.

Cooper is a dangerous candidate, especially with all the failures he did in our state. He will do the same as senator. Whatley is the much better choice!

Do not let these people belittle you or discourage you. Their problem is jealousy and envy. Which is a them problem not a you problem. You are in their heads rent free. Trash it like the stones would and rock on 🤘

I am from Michigan and I love the state of North Carolina. It can be done.

You've struck 🔥with your interview, not come under 🔥 & FTR to that person that promotes themselves as knowing it all, it's Michigander, not Michiganer. Signed, Buckeye living in NC that doesn't give a damn for the whole state of Michigan but makes an exception for @WhatleyNC😉

@WhatleyNC Thank ya, ma’am. 🥰❤️

Haven't watched the whole interview yet, but you look comfortable in that role. Congrats my friend.

Thanks, Shelnutt!

It was a great interview, Cassie! We need more one on one with regular NC folks with these candidates. Someone with NC roots to ask the questions we want answered! You did well, my friend!👍👏

I'm not a Republican (🤮) but I'll cheer you on regardless of who you interview and endorse. I think it's absolutely amazing that you had that opportunity and I've watched it twice. Proud of you, Queen! Haters gonna hate.

OMG!! Jonathan!! You’re back!! I’ve missed you! 🤗

I missed you too. I'm not really back. I just check in on you and get the fuck out. I have too much to do to be on X for awhile.

I’m praying for you! Do you want me to add you back to the chat? 🤗

That would be awesome. Thank you 💜

I don't understand these people who are demanding perfection when we're up against truly existential issues as a nation. We have to make some concessions or our children will be growing up in a hellscape.

Whatley is the common sense choice. 👍👍 Unfortunately, common sense for the most part has gone the way of the cuckoo bird!

Whatley’s the perfect candidate if you ask me but I spent the first three months of my life in a different state, so maybe they’d say I’m not a North Carolinian either. Lmao. It’s a ludicrous attack. Thanks for endorsing Whatley.

I truly believe the NCGOP is trying to lose. We can’t let Cooper win.

I don’t think it’s the NCGOP as a whole. I think it’s a select few members of the NCGOP - and I think you’re right.

The much lesser of evils

Yes. Grow Up, Accept the Choice that’s given, then Vote! As our America-the-Shining-City- on-the-Hill President in the 80s once said to us: Don’t let Perfect be the enemy of the Good.

Roy Cooper is a Schumer democrat bought and paid for with California rich donors money. He will vote with the democrats and pass bills loaded with their green energy scam which costs billions of dollars and screw with our wildlife and environment. He’ll vote with socialists

Consider the source, same person that posts a death certificate of a person on X. Petty, bitter, jealous, envy, sad, bored -- not your problem, they've lost all credibility in my eyes because of the nonsensical content pushed & being on the wrong side of issues & politics. IYKYK

Great interview, Cassie. Keep up the good work!

Thank ya, ma’am! ❤️❤️

We can agree on these 2 things: 1. Cooper is an evil, incompetent commie 2. Whatley is straight up ass

I actually liked Whatley. I didn’t get to speak to him for long but he didn’t run from tough questions. After the interview, he was considerate and genuine. I don’t know the man personally. But based on the information I have, he is the better choice.

Definitely the better choice of the 2 by a mile & I'll vote for him on Oct 15. But we gotta start getting better candidates.

Spot on. Whatley is a hugely better choice than Cooper ... and those are the meaningful options at this point. "Don't let Perfect be the enemy of Good."

Not all of us Michigan transplants are bad ;-). Voting for a red NC.

NC, we have got to vote for Whatley. Our country can't take another radical left politician. He's one of the worst.

Sis, do your thing! Haters will hate. We love you!

NC is a conservative state and we deserve that type of representation

He’s better than Cooper. That’s enough for me.

I know that’s right 💯💯

I just subscribed to your podcast! I was today years old when I realized you had a podcast. I look forward to watching/listening!

I hope you enjoy it! ❤️

Tillis didn’t move to NC until he was basically 40

Would they have had the same reaction if Maryland-born Tillis had run for re-election and you (for whatever crazy reason) had endorsed him? Some people just refuse to be satisfied.

The criticisms against you were at best misguided. In general they were attacking you for doing good work. Don't stop doing what you do. America first

As a military veteran in NC, I have always considered how NY NC native friends would support me if I ran for office. Alot of campaigns love using that element either as an advantage or an attack

I prefer North Carolinians in office when our views align. But I don’t view every transplant who runs for office as a carpetbagger — that’s a specific kind of transplant. It’s someone who moves here just because they are seeking political power. Tim Merrick in NHC is a great example. I have a major problem with those kind of people, but a lot of respect for transplants who move, get to know their new home, and down the line decide to fight for it. There’s a huge difference between the two.

I am on board with that mental model. Especially when it state has such a large military presence. And NC is worth fighting for.

Amen. 🙏🏼❤️

💯… Keep up the good work!

Absolutely 🤗