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The compressed election schedule is the result of a bitter and protracted lawsuit brought by Republicans, who successfully challenged new legislative districts.

Typical bias fron the News & Observer. It would be more accurate to say:

The compressed election schedule was brought about by gerrymandering instituted and perpetuated by Democrats, who chose to ignore precedent-setting court decisions in other states, and who by continued frivolous legal maneuvers attempted to stall the inevitable decision so as to conduct the 2002 elections under blatantly illegal apportionment.

Well, let that rag get their cheap shots in. Justice has been served, gerrymandering has been dealt a mortal blow, and all that remains is for the GOP's supporters to work hard between now and November. With Elizabeth Dole at the top of the ticket, we should be favored to take back the N.C. House, and I believe we have a fighting chance to take the State Senate, too. It's vitally important that we do so, because the House and Senate districts are applicable only for this year's election. The House and Senate elected in November will draw the districts which will be in place through the elections of 2010. Let's roll!

Well said, Southern.

I'm not sure if many people understand that we will be redistricting again next Spring, and that it is crucial that we take at least one of the legislative houses.

It will be interesting to see how the House filings change when filing reopens, presumably on Friday.

I happen to intensely dislike David Price, I wish he could be redistricted out of Washington, but probably no chance of that happening. I went to one of his "Town Meetings" back during impeachment time, and told him I disagreed with his vote on impeachment. I was the only non-kool-aid drinker in a room of over 200 people, and the "tolerant" left made sure that I knew that my views were not welcome. I've disliked Price ever since.