Why a candidate leading in North Carolina is running like he is behind

Roy Cooper, despite leading in the polls for the Senate race in North Carolina, is campaigning as if he's trailing to emphasize the unpredictability of elections and to galvanize his base. This strategy underscores the importance of voter turnout, especially in a state that has increasingly polarized. Cooper's approach reflects a broader concern about maintaining Democratic gains in traditionally competitive regions, highlighting the stakes in a year when national control of the Senate is at play.