• State legislators have left Raleigh, and many of them won?t be back ? either by choice or by the will of voters in November.
  • The Statesville Record & Landmark takes a look at an oft-ignored aspect of elections in North Carolina ? those for judicial office.
  • The Smoky Mountain News analyzes U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler?s district in the mountains, with a focus on conservative Democratic voters.
  • Ilario Pantano, Republican candidate in the 7th Congressional District, praises New Hanover County for its resolution in support of Arizona?s immigration law.
  • Speaking of Pantano, he recently had a push-up contest with the son of Pete Sessions, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
  • Ex-aide to John Edwards sells movie rights for his tell-all book on the former senator.