Bob Etheridge will not challenge Sen. Burr in 2010 elections

    A democrat seen as a potential challenger to Senator Richard Burr next year says he will not enter the race.
    Representative Bob Etheridge says he thinks he can better serve North Carolina from the house.
    He currently serves on the powerful Ways and Means Committee.
    Etheridge still says he looks forward to seeing someone from his party go up against senator burr.
    North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and attorney Kenneth Lewis both announced plans to run against Burr.