U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre is looking at a Senate run.
The Lumberton Democrat confirmed to Fayetteville Observer reporter Paul Woolverton that he is thinking about challenging U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in 2010.
"We have had several people encourage me to consider running for the U.S. Senate, and make very positive comments about that possibility.
"So we'll take a look at it. You never say 'never' to those kinds of possibilities.
As a Blue Dog Democrat from Down East, McIntyre would have an advantage in a crucial demographic. He also has a decent campaign war chest since he hasn't had a competitive race in a number of cycles.
On the down side, he would be vulnerable to a more liberal challenger in the primary, does not have a statewide profile and may have rusty campaigning skills.
His statement is the most positive so far of the major potential recruits.
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Re: Senate Dem Watch: McIntyre
If McIntyre wants to run against Burr, he needs to pick the appropriate venue: the GOP primary.
McIntyre will not win the Dem primary unless no one else of significance runs.