* Liberal blogger Doug Gibson outlines 10 things North Carolinians should know about the state's budget problems.
* Conservative blogger Justin Thibault says proposals to require loyalty oaths and close state Republican primaries are bad ideas.
* Washington Post blogger Chris Cillizza is still convinced that either U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre or Rep. Bob Etheridge will run for Senate.
* Meantime, Rep. Heath Shuler's got troubles of his own, receiving criticism for the appearance of preferential treatment on water access.




Re: Quick Hits
Its time to launch an investigation into the Golden Leaf and Dan Gerlach also! THEREs where you will find trouble!