Assuming Rep. Mike McIntyre survives the recount process, he looks to be the lone white Democratic survivor in a state that has gone Republican..
The question is, will he want to run for another term in 2014 against another strong Republican challenger? Or will he rather retire, letting his seat go GOP as well?
I have a guy feeling that McIntyre won't retire next cycle. Rouzer could run again, but he might bd viewed as damaged goods. Ditto with Pantano; if he ran in 2014, that would be his third run for Congress.
There are a few others from the Assembly who could run in 2014:
- Sen. Thom Goolsby (New Hanover)
- Sen. Bill Rabon (Brunswick, Pender, Bladen)
- Rep. Rick Catlin (New Hanover)
Have you both forgotten my Rep. David Price (NC-4)?