Latest dispatches from the campaign trail, July 5, 2012

• Rep. Larry Kissell, D-8th, who represents Mecklenburg County, not only declines to endorse President Obama but also says he may not attend the Democratic National Convention … in Charlotte.

• Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will do an Asheville fundraising brunch with Pat McCrory July 19.

• News14 Carolina taped a debate featuring 9th Congressional District Republican runoff contenders Jim Pendergraph and Robert Pittinger that will be aired several times before the July 17 election.

• The Obama campaign starts running an ad in North Carolina and eight other states. FactCheck.org found problems with its accuracy.