I've now posted my full analysis of 485-page NC voting rights decision. Appeal could succeed, but not certain: http://electionlawblog.org/?p=82224 /1
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but, appellate courts will have to follow judge's factual findings, which are very bad for plaintiffs, unless findings clearly erroneous /5
quite possible a D-leaning 4th circuit panel reverses NC voting decision at least in part, then #SCOTUS could divide 4-4. What a mess! /6
