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State Sen. Dan Blue of Raleigh said Tuesday that he is seriously considering seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.

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Myrick won't seek 10th term

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Cary Democrat Weiss won't seek re-election

Myrick won't seek 10th term

U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick's surprise announcement Tuesday that she'll leave Washington after nine terms sparked a scramble by would-be successors that reached halfway around the world - literally.

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Cary Democrat Weiss won't seek re-election

It's getting hard to keep up with who's running for office or not these days.

Modified: 02/07/12 11:21:08 PM

Romney's bad day is Santorum's best in GOP race

Republican Rick Santorum is looking to capitalize on a string of stunning victories that snapped his four-state losing streak and raised new questions about front-runner Mitt Romney's clout with conservatives.

Modified: 02/08/12 07:42:07 AM

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Notable moments from GOP race in Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri

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Romney intensifies fight for social conservatives

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Romney battles Santorum, Paul in GOP caucuses

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Tea party: Warming or resigned to Mitt Romney

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Jubilant Santorum wins Minnesota, leads in Colo.

State Rep. Jennifer Weiss, outspoken Democrat, won't seek re-election

State Rep. Jennifer Weiss, an outspoken veteran Democrat, announced Tuesday she would not seek another term.

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Romney favored as three states vote today

Election officials urge fund release

Senator Burr: ‘90 percent sure’ Romney will win GOP Nomination

Burr defends 'no' on insider trading act

Hagan tour eyes fix for high unemployment

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Myrick won't seek 10th term

U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick's surprise announcement Tuesday that she'll leave Washington after nine terms sparked a scramble by would-be successors that reached halfway around the world - literally.

Modified: 02/08/12 04:15:10 AM

Blue may run for governor

Cary Democrat Weiss won't seek re-election

State Rep. Jennifer Weiss, outspoken Democrat, won't seek re-election

Redistricting lawsuits move on

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Romney intensifies fight for social conservatives

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney shifted his focus from the economy to abortion, religious freedom and gay marriage in recent days, part of an intensified effort to win over social conservatives in states voting Tuesday. It didn't work.

Modified: 02/08/12 07:39:34 AM

Obama heads to ballpark for Democratic retreat

Myrick won't seek 10th term

Rick Santorum's strategy pays off in Colorado

US searches for strategy to halt Syria violence

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Raleigh eyes new way forward for public safety needs

The grand vision for a high-rise public safety center gave way to political reality Tuesday when the City Council embraced a less costly approach that would break the project into phases, starting with a 911 center northeast of downtown.

Modified: 02/08/12 03:59:58 AM

Blue may run for governor

Public safety center loses favor

Triangle Transit presents rail plans to Raleigh council

Late route request threatens to derail transit vote