Worth noting besides Pittenger losing in NC-9...there were 10,000 more Democratic than Republican votes in the primary, another marker of Democratic enthusiasm
2 weeks ago we found that Republicans only had a 46-44 generic ballot lead in that district. Looking like an even better Democratic opportunity now without having to run against an incumbent, and with primary vote turnout confirming a Democratic edge in engagement this year
The North Carolina Congressional map was drawn to have no competitive districts, but looks like it will have several this year. We recently found Kathy Manning, who won 70% tonight in her primary in NC-13, down only 43-40 to incumbent Ted Budd
And speaking to the Democratic enthusiasm edge, even though Manning was down 43-40 overall, she was up 49-39 among 'very excited' voters. That especially matters in NC this year with no Senate or Gubernatorial race at the top of the ticket
