? Richard Moore makes a campaign stop in Shelby, where he talks up his jobs plan and minimum-wage proposal.

? A South Carolina blogger finds an interesting element in a recent Beverly Perdue ad about protecting children ? a misplaced child safety seat.

? The Charlotte Observer profiles Bill Graham, reporting that, superficialities aside, he is not a GOP version of John Edwards.

? Democratic consultant and blogger Gary Pearce worries about the gubernatorial race, particularly if Pat McCrory is nominated.

? Charlotte-area blogger Sister Toldjah urges readers to attend Fred Smith’s upcoming rallies across the state.