A popular former North Carolina governor has thrown his hat into the ring in next year’s Senate race. Former two-term Democrat Governor Roy Cooper says he’s in the running to win his party’s nomination to run for the seat of retiring Republican Thom Tillis [R-NC]. He’s considered the favor Democrat and has alreacy come under fire from Republicans over his record, including hs veto of a bill that woud have kept boys from playing on girls sports teams. His likely opponent would be National Republican Committee chairman Michael Whatley, whose planning to run and has the endorsement of President Trump.