The state's coronavirus pandemic response loomed large during the North Carolina gubernatorial debate between incumbent Gov.
Roy Cooper, a Democrat, and challenger Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, a Republican. Wednesday night's faceoff was the lone debate scheduled for Cooper and Forest. "We don't need a governor that treats us like 5-year-olds," Forest said, according to WRAL. "The lockdown mandates and the masks are actually causing more harm than good." North Carolina Gov.
Roy Cooper, left, and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest participate in a live televised debate moderated by Wes Goforth at UNC-TV studios in Research Triangle Park, N.C., Wednesday, Oct.