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« on: May 15, 2009, 11:43:30 AM »
http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0509/Roy_Cooper_not_challenging_Burr.html

Roy Cooper not challenging Burr

Big news out of North Carolina: Attorney General Roy Cooper won’t be running for the Senate, depriving Democrats of one of their top recruits against Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.).

“While I am honored by the encouragement I’ve received, I don’t want to go to Washington and serve as a U.S. Senator at this time,” Cooper said in a statement. “I am committed to public service and I want to serve here in North Carolina rather than in Washington.”

Cooper would have been a formidable opponent, with several polls showed him leading Burr in head-to-head matchups. Back home, he won widespread praise for his decision to drop rape charges against three Duke lacrosse players in a case that drew national attention. 

Cooper is the second high-profile Democrat -- after Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) -- to decide not to run against Burr, and puts Democrats back to the drawing board to find a credible candidate against Burr.

But while Democrats’ prospects in the Tar Heel State take a hit with Cooper's decision, Burr is far from assured of a second term.

His poll numbers remain mediocre – with many voters unfamiliar with his record – and as Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C) demonstrated last year, it doesn’t take a brand name candidate to oust a vulnerable incumbent.
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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2009, 11:46:42 AM »
Wonderful
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2009, 11:49:24 AM »

Blah blah cocky blah blah. Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2009, 11:50:16 AM »

I'm just saying it's wonderful news!  Tongue

I'm not saying "Burr = Safe!"  Wink
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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2009, 11:53:05 AM »
Quote from: Keystone Phil on May 15, 2009, 11:50:16 AM

I'm just saying it's wonderful news!  Tongue

I'm not saying "Burr = Safe!"  Wink

Yes, Burr is far form safe, but he is lucky that Cooper didn't run.
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« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2009, 11:59:44 AM »
This is good news.
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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2009, 12:03:54 PM »
What's Mike Easley doing these days?
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« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2009, 12:05:56 PM »
Quote from: VP Meeker on May 15, 2009, 12:03:54 PM
What's Mike Easley doing these days?

He left office not so popular.
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« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2009, 12:09:13 PM »
Yeah, Easley has some probs.

What about Elaine Marshall?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Marshall

She's ran for Senate before, and I believe she wouldn't have to even give up her current job to run.
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« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2009, 12:11:26 PM »
Quote from: Lunar on May 15, 2009, 12:09:13 PM
Yeah, Easley has some probs.

What about Elaine Marshall?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Marshall

She's ran for Senate before, and I believe she wouldn't have to even give up her current job to run.

yes, easley is basically a crook.

elaine marshall is a horrible candidate.  her claim to fame is she once beat richard petty.

what about bob ethridge?  he has won statewide before.

but anyway, burr=safe.
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« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2009, 12:12:32 PM »
Any chance we can get Elizabeth Dole to switch parties and run so we can say Burr is safe?
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« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2009, 12:16:52 PM »
Anyway, Raleigh mayor Charles Meeker is a bit too anti-gun to win in an off-year

Richard Moore is probably the highest-profile name still out there.

Brad-Miller (D-13) might be alright.

There's a collection of State Senators and Representatives still interested.


You're ridiculous.


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« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2009, 12:24:06 PM »
Quote from: Lunar on May 15, 2009, 12:16:52 PM
Anyway, Raleigh mayor Charles Meeker is a bit too anti-gun to win in an off-year

Richard Moore is probably the highest-profile name still out there.

Brad-Miller (D-13) might be alright.

There's a collection of State Senators and Representatives still interested.


You're ridiculous.




im realistic.
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« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2009, 12:36:35 PM »
Quote from: Vander Blubb on May 15, 2009, 12:27:34 PM
Irrelevant.  Remember when Kay Hagan wasn't going to run (not that people cared then)?  Either Roy Cooper will change his mind, run, and win, or someone like Heath Shuler will step in and win, or Meeker will win.  No matter who decides to run, the ultimate result remains the same.

Shuler isn't going to run.  Sure, Cooper can change his mind.  But obviously Burr avoided trouble today, if it sticks.  Let's see what happens.
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« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2009, 12:40:04 PM »
Wildcard pick: Elizabeth Edwards

here's the long list:
http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/if_not_cooper_then_who
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« Reply #15 on: May 15, 2009, 12:41:18 PM »
Quote from: Lunar on May 15, 2009, 12:40:04 PM
Wildcard pick: Elizabeth Edwards

With her health problems, very unlikely.
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« Reply #16 on: May 15, 2009, 12:48:52 PM »
What's the guy who held the seat before Burr doing these days?
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« Reply #17 on: May 15, 2009, 12:58:29 PM »
Quote from: Keystone Phil on May 15, 2009, 12:48:52 PM
What's the guy who held the seat before Burr doing these days?


making babies.
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« Reply #18 on: May 15, 2009, 01:01:18 PM »
Quote from: WalterMitty on May 15, 2009, 12:58:29 PM
Quote from: Keystone Phil on May 15, 2009, 12:48:52 PM
What's the guy who held the seat before Burr doing these days?


making babies.

Really? Faircloth still has the ability to do that?


Oh...did you think I was talking about Edwards? I figured it was more likely that Faircloth would switch parties and run than having Edwards ever run for office again.   Wink

Then again, that guy's arrogance is so out of control. He'll probably take another stab at elected office in a few years.
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« Reply #19 on: May 15, 2009, 01:03:26 PM »
Quote from: Keystone Phil on May 15, 2009, 01:01:18 PM
Quote from: WalterMitty on May 15, 2009, 12:58:29 PM
Quote from: Keystone Phil on May 15, 2009, 12:48:52 PM
What's the guy who held the seat before Burr doing these days?


making babies.


Really? Faircloth still has the ability to do that?


Oh...did you think I was talking about Edwards? I figured it was more likely that Faircloth would switch parties and run than having Edwards ever run for office again.   Wink

Then again, that guy's arrogance is so out of control. He'll probably take another stab at elected office in a few years.


faircloth has already changed parties once.

he was a liberal back in the day.  no kidding.
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« Reply #20 on: May 15, 2009, 01:37:26 PM »
Sad

Well, that's stupid. Fire Menendez and bring back Schumer please.
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« Reply #21 on: May 15, 2009, 02:22:46 PM »
Quote from: Lunar on May 15, 2009, 11:43:30 AM
http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0509/Roy_Cooper_not_challenging_Burr.html

Roy Cooper not challenging Burr

Big news out of North Carolina: Attorney General Roy Cooper won’t be running for the Senate, depriving Democrats of one of their top recruits against Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.).

“While I am honored by the encouragement I’ve received, I don’t want to go to Washington and serve as a U.S. Senator at this time,” Cooper said in a statement. “I am committed to public service and I want to serve here in North Carolina rather than in Washington.”

Cooper would have been a formidable opponent, with several polls showed him leading Burr in head-to-head matchups. Back home, he won widespread praise for his decision to drop rape charges against three Duke lacrosse players in a case that drew national attention. 

Cooper is the second high-profile Democrat -- after Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) -- to decide not to run against Burr, and puts Democrats back to the drawing board to find a credible candidate against Burr.

But while Democrats’ prospects in the Tar Heel State take a hit with Cooper's decision, Burr is far from assured of a second term.

His poll numbers remain mediocre – with many voters unfamiliar with his record – and as Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C) demonstrated last year, it doesn’t take a brand name candidate to oust a vulnerable incumbent.

Damn. Just damn.
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« Reply #22 on: May 15, 2009, 03:31:19 PM »
How about this guy:
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« Reply #23 on: May 15, 2009, 03:58:52 PM »
Former state Sen. Cal Cunningham is the guy they need.
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« Reply #24 on: May 15, 2009, 04:04:29 PM »
Damn.  He was our best guy to take down Burr.
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