Experts say GOP can win N.C. Senate in ’10

Rob Christensen for the News & Observer:

The North Carolina Senate has been in Democratic hands for 110 years. The Democrats hold a 30-20 lead, and the GOP needs to pick up six seats. With a number of veteran Democrats retiring, this is possible. … Edge Republicans. …

Barry Smith for the Burlington Times-News:

Republicans will also win the N.C. Senate. This will be big, given that those elected this year will be charged with redrawing congressional and legislative lines following the 2010 census. A number of long-term Democrats have already announced that they don’t plan to seek re-election. Some of those are in competitive districts that will likely go Republican this year. In addition, they could pick up a couple of swing districts. …

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