Shuler is far more conservative on social issues than is Etheridge; they’re both just as liberal on economic issues. If the moonbats are so strong within the NC RAT Party that they could prevent a qualified, experienced candidate such as McIntyre from winning the gubernatorial nomination, then I don’t think that a lightweight who is nonetheless pro-life, pro-gun and pro-marriage such as Shuler can beat Etheridge in the primary.
Definitely not if he doesn't run.