Too unpopular. Besides, we’re talking about a woman who “joked” (but not really) about suspending elections so Barack Obama & Co. could do what they view as best without having to worry about this stupid, fickle voters. That wasn’t going to play well with voters.

Political Wire says the development has North Carolina Democrats scrambling for a replacement. I’m not sure it matters. Barack Obama will be at the top of the Democratic ticket in November and Republicans in the state will turn out in droves to defeat him while Democrats are less than enthused.