RCP on NC Senate
Real Clear Politics puts the N.C. Senate race in it's top-10 for competitiveness rankings for the first time. From the post:
10. North Carolina (R-Dole): Republican Elizabeth Dole has not had the easiest first term on record. Her stint as chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee was nothing short of disastrous, and though she has fundraised well, some believe she could be vulnerable, especially against a top-tier challenger. Democrats tried to woo Governor Mike Easley and his wife, Mary, but neither were interested. Instead, national strategists hope State Senator Kay Hagan makes it through the primary against investment banker Jim Neal. Hagan has raised good money and could at least keep Dole off the trail on behalf of other Republicans. Still, Hagan faces a serious uphill battle. (Last: Not ranked)
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Competitive? Hagan is in the pocket of left wing special interest. She has gotten all of her money from groups that are not in the mainstream of North carolina.
Posted on April 3, 2008 11:10 AM
I really think Jim Neal is the best person to beat Elizabeth Dole. He is a very empassioned speaker, and is not afraid to speak up when he sees something wrong. Just look at how he stunned James Carville in the Young Dems convention in RTP last weekend. He's also incredibly charasmatic and progressive on many issues. Plus, Jim Neal was the only one to step up to the plate when no one else was willing to run against Elizabeth Dole.
Remember that Kay Hagan declined to run when asked in Oct 2007, saying she could be a better public servant if she stayed a state senator. Why would NC ever want to hire someone for a job who wasn't enthusiastic about it?
Jim Neal has worked hard for the nomination this entire time, and has spent hundreds (if not thousands) of hours driving all over NC and listening to everyone's concerns. Jim Neal is a tireless worker, and, in my opinion, is the better choice for the Dem Primary on May 6.
Posted on April 3, 2008 2:36 PM