Mike Nifong's pursuit of the Duke rape charges regardless of the evident collapse of the case has generated at least one reaction -- he now will face a Republican challenger in the general election. La Shawn Barber has followed the case closely and has more on this development. Jeralynn at TalkLeft has also covered this story with precision and excellence. Be sure to visit both sites to catch up on the story.

UPDATE: I had Nifong's first name incorrectly as Matt instead of Mike. Thanks to CQ reader and Duke student Mike J for the correction.

Trackback Pings

TrackBack URL for this entry is

Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Nifong Now Faces Republican Challenger:

» Duke Rape Case: You Talking About Me? from La Shawn Barber's Corner
You know Durham DA Mike Nifong is getting desperate. He’s talking about the blogs! I was delighted to read Newsweek article on the Duke case yesterday about facts instead of the reporters’ opinions. Mainstream media’s (MSM) tendenc... [Read More]

Tracked on June 19, 2006 9:28 AM

» Nifong Upset Over Blogs from Pirate's Cove
Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong is a little upset. Not over the way he himself has handled the Duke Rape Case, but, over the media treatment, including blogs, in the latest Newsweek (via Wizbangblog) Asked for an interview last week by NEWSWE... [Read More]

Tracked on June 19, 2006 2:18 PM