NC: CDs 1 & 12 struck down

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And we have a map:

Wait, this is the ACTUAL new map? Wow.

So are there any possible Dem pickups, or is it basically just the same thing from a partisan perspective? If it is, then why did the GOP even bother gerrymandering so much in the first place?

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^ It should be the same 10-3 barring a wave.

Here's the partisan data. Hagan's best Republican district was CD13, which she lost 52/44.

How does this affect March 15?

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Can't Adams still technically run in her old district?

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^ State Sen. Malcolm Graham gave up his Senate seat to run for NC-12 in 2014. He carried the Mecklenburg part of the district pretty easily.

Oh, wow. I would have assumed that she's popular throughout the district. I guess it depends then upon whether she gets any primary challengers from the area. Do you have any information on the candidate filing deadline?

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What would you guys rate the new districts (Safe, Likely, Lean, Toss-Up, etc)?