? During floor debate on a proposed cap-and-trade bill to combat global warming, Sen. Elizabeth Dole comes out in favor while arguing for nuclear power and freeing up more opportunities on U.S. territory to drill for oil. Most of her GOP colleagues disagree about the bill. Democratic opponent Kay Hagan releases an internal poll showing a four-point race.

? President Bush is coming to NC to raise money for Pat McCrory’s campaign. Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue comments on awards given by the Health and Wellness Trust Fund.