- Democratic incumbent Bill Faison leads his Republican opponent Rick Smith in the state District 50 House race 48-39 percent, according to a Civitas poll.
- In a speech at UNC-Chapel Hill Monday, Karl Rove focuses on problems with the Obama administration.
- Democratic Congressman Mike McIntyre fights for political survival in the 7th Congressional District.
- Democrat David Redwine puts out a pro-Arizona immigration law mailer in state Senate District 8.
- Democratic incumbent Hugh Holliman and his Republican foe Rayne Brown clash at candidates? forum.
- Democrat-affiliated Real Facts to counter Republican-affiliated Real Jobs in a battle of political organizations.
by Locker Room contributor