Democrats see North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr as a top target for 2008 given his low approval ratings (36% in a recent PPP poll) and their newfound strength in the state this past November. Many Democrats had been hoping that North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper would challenge Burr. Cooper announced that he will not be running against Burr, leaving Democrats without a top challenger.
Regardless, Burr will likely face a tough challenge in 2010. According to Roll Call:
National Democrats could look to several Democratic Members from North Carolina, including Reps. Bob Etheridge and Mike McIntyre, to run for the seat. Former state Treasurer Richard Moore, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton and state Rep. Grier Martin are also possible targets of Democratic recruitment.
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