Shuler’s Retirement Highlights Democrats’ Challenges in N.C.
North Carolina Rep. Heath Shuler's announcement Thursday that he will not run again in November was hardly surprising — the three-term Democrat faced a difficult re-election battle after Republicans reshaped his district, and like many incumbents in his position, he saw the writing on the wall.
But the timing was unfortunate for Tarheel Democrats hosting their party's presidential nominating convention this summer: In the past few days they've seen Gov. Bev Perdue and Rep. Brad Miller also head for the exits. These impending retirements have provided more fuel for…
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