Clinton's lead in NC elevates Senate race

Democrats see an opening to win a Senate seat in North Carolina amid the electoral turmoil caused by Donald Trump.

The Republican incumbent, Sen. Richard Burr, had not been expected to be vulnerable this cycle. But his Democratic opponent, former state Rep. Deborah Ross, has posted strong fundraising numbers and has seen a boost in recent polls.

With Democrat Hillary Clinton pouring resources into North Carolina for her presidential campaign, and more likely Democratic voters registering in the state, Democrats say North Carolina is becoming a real Senate battleground.
“I think the race is shaping up to be very favorable for Deborah,” said Scott Falmlen, former executive director of the North Carolina Democratic Party. “Where we sit now ... I feel really good about where we’re positioned, how we’re positioned, and what our candidates are doing.”

Clinton has made the Tar Heel State a high priority, as both her campaign and main super-PAC, Priorities USA, have funneled money into the state and built a strong ground operation there. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has a much smaller footprint in North Carolina, with no campaign spending so far except for some help from outside groups.


http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/291323-clintons-lead-in-nc-elevates-senate-race