Roy Cooper promotes record on crime despite GOP targeting him for felon releases

Roy Cooper, a Democratic Senate candidate in North Carolina, is highlighting his record on crime in a new campaign ad, despite Republicans criticizing his past decisions to release felons from prison. This comes as he vies for the seat vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. The issue underscores a broader political battle over criminal justice policy, with Republicans aiming to paint Cooper as lenient on crime, while he seeks to frame himself as a tough on crime leader. This clash highlights the contentious nature of criminal justice reform in American politics.