NC-11: GOP challengers defer to Taylor

[Adlai Stevenson]

While the NRCC appears to be searching for a new candidate to challenge freshman Congressman Heath Shuler (D) next year, there appears to be a problem. All of the names being floated say they will defer to defeated former Congressman Charles Taylor (R) if he decides to make a comeback run, according to the Hendersonville Times-News. Taylor was defeated in a tough race after suffering a series of scathing news stories in the Wall Street Journal and various local newspapers which linked him to alleged corruption scandals. Taylor is interested in regaining his seat, but appears to be in no rush to make any decision.

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[Mr.Phips]

I don't know why Taylor would even think about coming back.  He didn't just narrowly lose, he lost by a healthy 46%-54% margin.  NC-11 is a Conservative Democratic district which perfectly fits Heath Shuler.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Excellent! Seeing Taylor lose again will bring a smile to my face