Black gets a challenger
The Republicans have found a challenger to run against Speaker Jim Black for his Charlotte-area house seat.
"Business consultant Hal Jordan, a Charlotte native, filed paperwork Friday to run against Black for the District 100 seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives," reports News Carolina 14.
Black ran unopposed in 2004, has a huge campaign war chest, lots of name recognition and as Speaker holds one of the most influential and powerful positions in the state. On the other hand, the on-going scandals connected to his fund-raising activities could make Black at least a little bit vulnerable.
By the way, for those comic book types inclined to ask, I don't think Jordan should be confused with this guy.