In North Carolina, Republicans are optimistic that they will increase their numbers--the Democrats control the House 68-52 and the Senate 31-19--because they have recruited more candidates than in the past two elections, making them more competitive in more seats.

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In North Carolina, Republicans are optimistic that they will increase their numbers--the Democrats control the House 68-52 and the Senate 31-19--because they have recruited more candidates than in the past two elections, making them more competitive in more seats. But House Majority Leader Hugh Holliman is equally optimistic predicting Democrats will increase their margin by at least two seats in the 2008 election. History may...