? The AP notes the political implications of Beverly Perdue and Richard Moore touting their endorsement of Barack Obama.

? The News & Observer checks the facts behind the latest Moore ad questioning Perdue’s management of her business.

? A recent newspaper profile of Mike Easley includes comments from each of the 2008 candidates expressing plans to run the governor’s office differently.

? Pat McCrory expresses skepticism about proposals for a new affordable-housing bond in Charlotte.

? Talk-show host Chuck Campbell explains his reasons for endorsing Fred Smith.