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Wicker is out
projects.newsobserver.com — Former Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker said Wednesday that he would not challenge Republican Sen. Richard Burr next... year. Wicker, a Raleigh lawyer and a Democrat, said he seriously considered a Senate bid this time and received strong encouragement to ... (more) Wicker is out
Former Lt. Gov. says no to Burr challenge
thehill.com — Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker is the latest Democrat to decline a bid against Sen.... Richard Burr (R-N.C.). Wicker hasn't garnered much buzz in Washington, but he has been included in much of the polling on the race. All eyes remain on ... (more) Former Lt. Gov. says no to Burr challenge

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Only .125% of Republicans say Dick Cheney best reflects GOP core values
Lawrence Lessig: Plain Sight Corruption: Senator Burr & Rape Victims
huffingtonpost.com — Jamie Leigh Jones is an American who was gang raped by her co-workers while working for a... defense contractor in Iraq. Her employer tried to cover up the rape and prevent her from filing charges in court – by forcing her to use a private ... (more) Lawrence Lessig: Plain Sight Corruption: Senator Burr & ...
Senator Accuses Anti-Gun Group of Exploiting Fort Hood Massacre
foxnews.com — An anti-gun group is using the shooting rampage Thursday at Fort Hood as an example in its... campaign against pending gun rights legislation, drawing accusations of exploitation from a Republican senator. Republican Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina ... (more) Senator Accuses Anti-Gun Group of Exploiting Fort Hood ...
2010 North Carolina Senate General Election: Sen. Richard Burr (R) vs Elaine Marshall (D)
pollster.com — National Journal.com > Pollster.com Free Trial Home The Magazine The Hotline CongressDaily 3121 Tuesday, November 17, 2009... Pollster.com The Polls Find All Polls National Trends President Governor Senate House Election Night Pollster Blog Mark ... (more) 2010 North Carolina Senate General Election: Sen. ...
Thank You
bluenc.com — Dear Friends, After giving a serious and thorough look at a race for the U.S. Senate, I... have decided not to seek office at this time. This has been a very difficult decision, but I’m sure there will be another day and there are many other ways to ... (more) Thank You
NC-Sen: Cunningham Won't Run
swingstateproject.com — The Democratic field for the race against GOP Sen. Richard Burr just got a bit thinner tonight.... Cal Cunningham, a former state Senator and Iraq vet who had been enthusiastically exploring the race for several months, is out of the running : Cal ... (more) NC-Sen: Cunningham Won't Run
Foy still thinking
projects.newsobserver.com — Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy says he hopes to decide by the end of the month whether... to enter the U.S. Senate race. "I'm still talking to people," Foy said. "It's been an education for me to find out what people are thinking about." He said ... (more) Foy still thinking
Wicker may run
projects.newsobserver.com — Former Lt Gov. Dennis Wicker says if his friend U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge doesn't get into the... Senate race, he might. "The truth is I am continuing to talk to people who encourage me to run," Wicker told Rob Christensen. "If he (Etheridge) were ... (more) Wicker may run
Same old, same old on NC-Senate
Same old, same old on NC-Senate
publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com — Richard Burr's status this month is the same as it's been ever since Roy Cooper decided not... to challenge him- his numbers are mediocre but he leads a bevy of little known potential challengers by double digit margins. Burr's approval this month comes ... (more) Same old, same old on NC-Senate
Rep. Etheridge to announce Senate plans
thehill.com — Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-N.C.) is set to make an announcement about his Senate plans today or Saturday.... “The congressman will make an announcement by the end of the week, which may be Saturday,” Etheridge spokesman Don Owens told a local paper late ... (more) Rep. Etheridge to announce Senate plans
NC-Sen: Etheridge Takes a Pass
swingstateproject.com — The Fix : North Carolina Rep. Bob Etheridge has decided against running for the Senate in 2010,... according to informed sources, a choice that hands Democrats another setback in their recruiting efforts against Sen. Richard Burr (R). [...] Attorney ... (more) NC-Sen: Etheridge Takes a Pass