- N.C. Rep. Bill Faison, D-Orange, is on the stump like he’s running for higher office (N&O)
- Election districts still in doubt as filing nears in February (N&O)
- U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, a Republican of N.C.’s 5th Congressional District, chides the state for cost overrun (Dome)
- New York Post columnist claims that Ilario Pantano has been the victim of a smear campaign. Pantano is running for the Republican nomination in the 7th Congressional District (NY Post)
- Another contender, Democrat Keith Karlsson, announces candidacy for House District 49 seat (Dome)
- Democrat Bob Etheridge considering a rematch against Republican Renee Ellmers in 2012 in the 2nd Congressional District (Dome)
by David N. Bass
Contributor, Carolina Journal