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Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses Phil Berger conceding the Republican primary

Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses Phil Berger conceding the Republican primary

WPTF Afternoon News · WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

March 25, 20267m 57s

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North Carolina Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger has conceded the March 3 Republican primary for his legislative seat to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. Berger conceded on Tuesday after a hand recount of some ballots kept that margin at 23 votes. President Donald Trump had endorsed Berger, who has been Senate leader since 2011. Chris Cooper, a Western Carolina Political Science Professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Berger’s storied legacy.