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Fauci Diary Sparks NC Senate Debate | Durham News
A June 2020 diary entry from Dr. Anthony Fauci, in which he urged North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to delay school reopenings, is now fueling debate in the state’s Senate race. Republican challenger Michael Whatley is using the exchange to criticize Cooper’s pandemic response, claiming it caused learning loss and showed undue reliance on Fauci. Cooper’s team dismisses the entry as a minor moment in a complex decision-making process during a national health crisis, emphasizing that Cooper consulted multiple experts to prioritize public safety. Analysts note Fauci’s polarizing status and…
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