Election 2008: What’s At Stake?

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Races We’re Watching: Part 2

November 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

North Carolina Senate: Once comfortable Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R) is fighting for her political life against Democrat Kay Hagan, whom most polls show is ahead. North Carolina has seen an influx on immigrants since Dole was last up for reelection. If Hagan wins by a narrow margin, they will have made a difference.
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Demographic Shifts in North Carolina Mean Bad News for GOP

October 15th, 2008 · No Comments

The skyline of Charlotte, N.C. (Wikipedia photo)

Pollsters are calling the state a toss-up, and recent numbers show Barack Obama up slightly in North Carolina.
North Carolina?
While the state was once a member in good standing of the solid south, North Carolina has changed over the past decade, as highly educated workers are drawn to the Research [...]

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