Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley composite created for CJ. Of Whatley’s supporters, 52% say they are voting “for him,” and 46% say they are voting “against Cooper.” There are three candidates in this race: Candidate Cooper, Governor Cooper, and Michael Whatley. According to Q2 campaign finance reports, Cooper outraised Whatley by almost three times, raising $14.8 million compared to Whatley’s $5 million. “Fox News: Cooper leads Whatley by 9 points” was originally published on www.carolinajournal.com.