“We are a purple state. We're 30 percent Republican. We're 30 percent Democrat. We're 40 percent unaffiliated, which is our version of the independents. And every race is going to be close. … For us to get our agenda out there and talk about the common sense platform that I'm running on, a strong economy, strong borders and a safe community and strong Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines presence that we have in the state, we're getting that out there.”

Welcome back in, Clay and Buck.

…there. So we appreciate the time. I know it is super busy as we come up on under 40 days until the election. I'm sure you can tell us exactly when the early voting will begin in North Carolina. What should we know, Chairman Whatley? What can this audience do to help you win this important race?

He's completely out.

Of step with mainstream North Carolina. So that's the first thing we got to do is just make sure everybody understands what's at stake. And the second thing is Republicans close in North Carolina. We are closing right now in this race. We've knocked Roy Cooper's lead down from 12 points a couple of…

How's your money situation? What can people do to help? A lot of talk. I started off the show today that a lot of Republican candidates nationwide, it feels like have kind of kept the powder dry, so to speak. and not started really spending until post-Labor Day. We certainly are there now. What can…