Lots came happen between now and then. If Burr and the NC-GOP have any strategic sense, they would start campaigning against all rats statewide. Then again, that’s what all state GOP’s should do. Is it too much to hope for?
They could bring in Sarah Palin to help solidify the base and do some fundraising. She did well in NC at every venue—they just brought her in a little late. Furthermore, the state Reps seems pretty unorganized. My son was a walk-in on the McCain campaign and within two weeks had 47 regular volunteers who had made nearly 20,000 calls. NC needs early organizing.