With the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee trying to recruit former state Sen. Cal Cunningham into the race, Elaine Marshall has issued a poll memorandum arguing why she would be a strong opponent of Republican Sen. Richard Burr next year. Full Article at Under the Dome

Critics counter that there's no guarantee that the money will be enough, and in the meantime, higher taxes could stifle an ailing economy. Full Article at Belleville News-Democrat

North Carolinians appear to be a bit more satisfied with U.S. Sen. Richard Burr. The latest survey by Public Policy Polling shows that the numbers have improved slightly for Burr, a Winston-Salem Republican who is up for re-election next year. Full Article at Under the Dome

U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge has still has not issued a statement on whether he will challenge Republican Sen. Richard Burr next year. But Dome would be shocked if he announces for the Senate. Full Article at Under the Dome

Congressman Bob Etheridge said Friday that he would not challenge Republican Sen. Richard Burr next year, despite a concerted effort by the national Democratic Party to coax him into the race. Full Article at Under the Dome

GOING CHILLY: Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin didn't appreciate having to share a campaign bus with U.S. Sen. Richard Burr when she was stumping the state. Palin is scheduled to appear at Ft. Full Article at Under the Dome

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr said on the Senate floor this morning that health reform should empower Americans to make healthier choices. Full Article at Under the Dome

Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) issued a statement accompanying his no vote in the Senate HELP Committee Wednesday opposing the nomination of David Michaels to be head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Full Article at Shopfloor

Republican Sen. Richard Burr, long a critic of Democratic efforts to craft a health care overhaul, says he can not support the new Senate proposal. Full Article at Under the Dome

With the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee trying to recruit former state Sen. Cal Cunningham into the race, Elaine Marshall has issued a poll memorandum arguing why she would be a strong opponent of Republican Sen. Richard Burr next year. Full Article at Under the Dome

Fast forward to today. Once again some Democratic strategists are convinced that they have a golden opportunity to take out an incumbent Republican freshman. Full Article at The Lincoln Tribune

Republican Sen. Richard Burr, long a critic of Democratic efforts to craft a health care overhaul, says he can not support the new Senate proposal. Full Article at Under the Dome

Vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin wasn't happy about having to share her campaign bus with U.S. Sen. Richard Burr. We at Dome know the Winston-Salem Republican as a personable guy who's pretty easy going. Full Article at Under the Dome

Former Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker said Wednesday that he would not challenge Republican Sen. Richard Burr next year. Full Article at Under the Dome

Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker is the latest Democrat to decline a bid against Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.). Wicker hasn't garnered much buzz in Washington, but he has been included in much of the polling on the race. Full Article at The Hill

WASHINGTON — Last night, the United States Senate passed an amendment sponsored by Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, to provide an additional $750,000 for services for homeless veterans. Full Article at The Asheville Citizen-Times

Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) says his "Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act" will protect veterans' gun rights. Full Article at The J-Walk Blog

"Recruitment efforts are becoming seriously problematic for the Democrats. Full Article at National Journal

This is right up there with the bright idea to arm college students. Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) says his "Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act" will protect veterans' gun rights. But the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence calls it a "dangerous" Full Article at Rising Hegemon