Both Parties Eyeing N.C. Senate Seat After Sen. Richard Burr Retires

The Senate race in North Carolina is highly competitive, with Democrat Sherry Beasley and Republican Ted Budd neck and neck. Budd focuses on economic issues, crime, and education, while Beasley aims to win over rural voters. Economic challenges, particularly in Eastern North Carolina, are significant, with high gas prices affecting residents. Winning the state requires appealing to unaffiliated voters, who outnumber registered Republicans and Democrats.

What are the main concerns of voters mentioned by Ted Budd during his campaign?

What role does inflation play in the concerns of voters according to the text?

How is Sherry Beasley attempting to connect with voters in North Carolina?

What factors are contributing to the economic struggles in Eastern North Carolina?

Why is winning over unaffiliated voters important in the North Carolina Senate race?