Trouble in NC District 2

I retweeted The Hill's post this morning, about Clay Aiken considering a run for North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. While the story is catchy on some 'pop' level (American Idol fame meets national politics), what's interesting to me is that N.C./national Democrats see the district as winnable, but only with star power/someone with already high name ID.

Let's just say the threat of Aiken running is real. I'll assume he has some real ability to raise money for the race - call it the liberal Hollywood elite pouring in funds if you'd like - and at the very least he can solidly deliver a TV soundbite.

So you now have a "serious" challenger for November. Great, and while this is interesting, it gets even more so when you have a tough primary you have to get out of.

WRAL reported in December she will have a primary challenger, someone who hosts a conservative Internet talk show and has run for office before. Let's just say he'll know the basics of putting together a campaign, and has some ability to pose a threat.

Coupled with the fact that you already have the Heritage Foundation pouring half a million into anti Ellmers ads in her district, and now we have something fun to watch.

Is the tough Democrats, beating up on primary-bruised Republicans becoming a trend? Will it translate into substantial pickups in Congress? We'll see soon enough.

Soooo....

Keeping with a personal New Year's resolution, I've finally started my own blog. I know, so mid 2000's right? Well apologies for the lateness, but here we are.

So, what to expect? Well as the name suggests, Story Boardin' is the art of developing a story - at its very essence, framing the conversation. In large part, this is what I have done every day for the past decade plus for work. Putting words to paper and engineering a conversation or two one way or the other.

My interests and passions range from politics to snowboarding and everything sideways and in between. So no vows of staying on topic, but I can promise you I'll do my best to craft a point of view that is hopefully unique, and at the least, thought out.

So fellow reader, I hope you enjoy! Here's to a new year, a clean slate, and at least one resolution...fulfilled.

The Mrs. & I on NYE