[AuH2ORepublican]

Another possibility I forgot to mention if Etheridge runs in the RAT primary: RUN-OFF! With three fairly popular candidates, there's a good chance that none of them would get as much as 40% of the vote, thus making a run-off necessary. That would push back even further the date in which the RATs know who their nominee is, and will leave them precious little time to lick their wounds and unite behind the winner. The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of Etheridge running for the Senate.

[Kuksool]

***likely voters said they preferred Burr over Bowles by a 43 percent to 37 percent margin with 20 percent undecided. They said they liked Burr over Blue by a 45 percent to 33 percent***

It is an excellent sign that Burr is polling in the mid-40's at this point in time. Since Burr started campaigning throughout the state, he has been trending upward in the polls.

Feb. Poll: Edwards 49 Burr 31

May Poll: Edwards: 47 Burr 36

July Poll: Edwards: 47 Burr 39