- GOP candidate Wesley Meredith might file a lawsuit against Democratic state Rep. Margaret Dickson in Senate District 19.
- Democrat David Redwine says that, if elected, he?ll work for free in the state Senate.
- Half of North Carolinians disapprove of Obama?s handling of the economy, according to an Elon University poll.
- Democrats Margaret Dickson (Senate 19) and Patsy Keever (House 115) are listed by the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee as two of 20 “essential races” this year.
- The Fayetteville Observer reports that Republicans are full of optimism about state races.
- Barry Smith looks at how loudly money will talk in state Senate races this year.
- State Rep. Lorene Coates, D-Rowan, is taking on political newcomer Harry Warren in the 77th House District.
- The liberal publication Salon.com discusses the 7th Congressional District race between Democrat Mike McIntyre and Republican Illario Pantano, and asks, ?From accused murderer to member of Congress??
by Locker Room contributor