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Tillis Critiques Berger's Leadership Amid Close Primary Loss

3/25/2026

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U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) criticized North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger as power-hungry during a Zoom meeting with potential donors.
The remark followed Berger's more competitive primary with Sheriff Sam Page.
Berger lost by 23 votes to MAGA-aligned Sheriff Sam Page.
In his concession, Berger cited 15 years in office and GOP changes.
Tillis's role signals GOP urgency to unseat Berger.

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U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) criticized North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger as power-hungry during a Zoom meeting with potential donors.
The remark followed Berger's more competitive primary with Sheriff Sam Page.
Berger lost by 23 votes to MAGA-aligned Sheriff Sam Page.
In his concession, Berger cited 15 years in office and GOP changes.
Tillis's role signals GOP urgency to unseat Berger.