It's October, but Republicans are already retreating in N.C.

In North Carolina, Republicans are pulling back on campaign spending a month before Election Day, signaling they don't see a path to victory for GOP candidate Michael Whatley against Democratic rival Roy Cooper. This shift suggests the GOP believes the state will likely flip to the Democrats, who are only four seats short of seizing control of the Senate. The decision to cancel ad campaigns highlights the urgency and stakes involved in this crucial battleground state.