Chuck Todd says North Carolina is worth watching Tuesday.
In a state-by-state analysis on MSNBC, the channel's political director has this to say:
North Carolina: Is there a more relevant battleground state than the Tarheel state? Not only is the presidential close, but the senate and governor's races are also nailbiters. The Dem ballot is really fascinating as none of the top three slots are being filled by white males. And, believe it or not, the Republicans feel best about their chances in the governor's race (a campaign they usually lose) than the senate or presidential. A Democratic victory in the senate race would really be historic as it would be the first time since the days of Sam Ervin that the party will have won a senate seat in a presidential year. Democrats also have a shot at a House pickup in the 8th District. But keep an eye on Republican Pat McCrory. If the Charlotte mayor wins in this environment, he'll instantly become a player in national Republican politics.
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Re: Todd on North Carolina
November 1, 2008 - 7:20pm — mountainmanMcCrory is exactly what North Carolina needs right now. He is breath of fresh air after 16yrs of democrat controll and corruption.
Re: Todd on North Carolina
November 1, 2008 - 12:00pm — rapidtransitPat McCrory is exactly what North Carolina needs in a governor. Just this week more was exposed about the junket trips. That's one more example of what is happening in the closed club in Raleigh.
Pat McCrory has shown he can do the job. He is the only logical choice. After he reorganizes our NC State government I am sure he will move into the national realm. For once we can have a national leader of which all North Carolinians can be proud.
He has done an excellent job against the well funded Democrat machine. They outspend him but they cannot keep the voters from realizing what a prize he is for North Carolina.
Re: Todd on North Carolina
November 1, 2008 - 11:58am — wolfpackalumMcCrory would be a great guy for the party to rebuild itself around if he wins this race. He and Michael Steele are two of the most energetic guys in the Republican Party right now.