Congress watch
Out in the western North Carolina environs of the 11th Congressional District, Democrat Heath Schuler beat Republican incumbent Charles Taylor last night. Schuler is a Democrat but is by no means a liberal on every issue. The state’s pro-life Democrats sent out this release today:
"Last night was a glorious night for the Democratic Party. The only thing bluer in our nation today is the sky. That happiness was shared by NC Pro-Life Democrats. We now have a new pro-life Congressman, Heath Shuler. He will join Mike McIntyre as another voice for all life in our Congress. Mr. Shuler's victory in the 11th District proves that pro-life candidates are winning candidates and they reflect the nation's conservative view on abortion. Welcome Mr. Shuler to our growing group of pro-life representatives in North Carolina."
Meanwhile, the closely watched 8th Congressional District may still be too close to call. The state Democratic Party had this to say this morning:
“Since last night, Larry Kissell has picked up 122 additional votes. With only 346 votes separating the candidates and many provisional ballots uncounted, this race is clearly undecided. Under North Carolina law, a recount can be requested if the margin is less than one percent. The North Carolina Democratic Party is working closely with legal counsel to make sure that every vote is counted. As provisional ballots tend to favor Democrats, we are very optimistic about our chances in the 8th District.”
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