The News & Observer‘s “Under The Dome” blog highlighted this week a new column from Carolina Journal Associate Editor David Bass discussing the upcoming election campaign for Republican Richard Burr’s Senate seat. Meanwhile, N.C. Senate Republicans noted in their daily e-mail blast Bass’ CJ exclusive about a state boondoggle associated with teacher advancement. On the American Spectator blog, Bass and CJ Executive Editor Don Carrington highlighted Thursday’s federal court appearance of former U.S. Sen. John Edwards’ mistress, Rielle Hunter.