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  • Republican Wayne Langston announces bid for Senate District 1 seat, currently occupied by Sen. Stan White, D-Dare (Washington Daily News)
  • Lawsuit filed in Guilford County over same-sex marriage. How will it play heading into a vote next spring on the marriage amendment? (News & Record)
  • U.S. Sen. Richard Burr: N.C.’s May 8 presidential primary is well positioned, and this year may prove why (Charlotte Observer)
  • Newt Gingrich announces 2012 election team in N.C. — and they are heavy hitters (News & Record)
  • Public Policy Polling survey: Both Republicans and Democrats in the legislature are unpopular with voters (PPP)
  • President Obama thanks troops at Fort Bragg (N&O)
  • Businessman Andy Wells announces his candidacy in the 96th House District race (Hickory Daily Record)