Scott Mooneyham says Mike Easley's Teflon may be wearing thin.
In a column, the Raleigh political reporter writes that the "bungled mental health care reform" and the governor's response to it has weakened his standing.
Until now, Easley deserved the nickname "Teflon Mike" for his seven years in office.
His critics would say that's because he has so seldom taken on the difficult tasks that could expose any failings. His backers, and maybe even occasional critics, might respond that his general good nature and likeability had more to do with it.
Now, Mooneyham notes that all four Republican gubernatorial candidates are running against Easley. Pat McCrory is airing ads attacking him, Fred Smith and Bob Orr have badmouthed him and Bill Graham is running as an outsider against Raleigh.
Soon, he says, Democratic candidates Beverly Perdue and Richard Moore may do the same.
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