U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican and top recruiter for the National Republican Congressional Committee, is in North Carolina this week checking out potential GOP candidates for several House seats held by Democrats, Jim Morrill of the Charlotte Observer reports.
That includes the 8th District, which Democrat Larry Kissell won from then-incumbent Republican Robin Hayes last November.
"I don't believe Robin's going to run again," McCarthy said this morning. "I would not rule that out (but) Robin's been very helpful in helping us find somebody."
Reached by email, Hayes sent back a quick response about his plans from his BlackBerry: "As yet, undetermined."
Hayes, who held the seat for five terms, could be Kissell's worst nightmare. In 2008 the wealthy textile heir spent $3.8 million on the race to Kissell's $1.5 million. And in an off-year, Kissell won't have a Barack Obama tailwind like he did last year.
"I believe the climate is going to be much different than the last two election cycles," McCarthy said. "You look at town hall meetings and others, there's a frustration out there. People are looking for new faces, fresh ideas."
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Re: Kissell v. Hayes: the rematch?
No, hallstyle, democrackkks want republicants to act like THEM! At least republicants were/are emancipators, not SLAVE DRIVERS like the ORIGINAL party of SLAVERY!