- N.C. Rep. Marcus Brandon, D-Guilford, gets many large donations from out of state (News & Record)
- U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre, Democrat of N.C.’s 7th Congressional District, won’t say whether he supports President Obama for re-election (The Hill)
- Runoffs likely in Republican state races (NBC 17)
- Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Bill Faison is involved in a fender bender (Dome)
- A crowded 9th Congressional District Republican race could be headed for a runoff (Charlotte Observer)
- State Employee’s Association link to Linda Coleman’s campaign for lieutenant governor raises questions (N&O)
- In a redrawn 8th Congressional District, the GOP hunts for a winner (Charlotte Observer)
by David N. Bass
Contributor, Carolina Journal