[AuH2ORepublican]

Okay, Johnny, who will get the RAT nod? Will it be Erskine vs. Blue again? Or are Congressmen Etheridge and/or McIntyre interested? We need to harass those RATs into coming out and running, the more the merrier (open seats in Etheridge's and McIntyre's districts would be quite tantalizing for us). I suggest yelling "come out and get your whooping" through their office door.

[Kuksool]

If John Edwards does decide to not run for Senate re-election, an open NC seat is no cake walk for the GOP. In recent history, NC Senate seats are won narrowly. I'd prefer Burr face Bob Etheridge in the general election. Both candidates start off relatively unknown to people outside their districts.

Erskine Bowles shall be a tough candidate to beat. I was surprised by Erskine Bowles's strong showing in the rural areas of NC. Bowles has deep pockets to self-finance a campaign and is still fresh in the minds of NC voters from last year's election. Burr is going to have to work hard to win the seat. Although with Bush on top of the ticket, Burr should be able to win.