? Pat McCrory seeks to balance his duties as mayor and role as gubernatorial candidate during the Wells-Citi-Wachovia negotiations. Beverly Perdue oulines plans for random inspections of state facilities and other accountability measures, while promising a more-open administration than Easley has run. McCrory makes hay of voting-fraud allegations lodged against ACORN.
? A new Civitas poll has Obama leading McCain in NC by five points. It shows McCrory at 43, Perdue at 41, and Mike Munger at 2. Another new poll, for WSOC-TV in Charlotte, puts the key NC races within the margin of sampling error: McCain 48-46, Hagan 44-43, and Perdue 46-43.
? The candidates for state treasurer, Bill Daughtridge and Janet Cowell, both argue for more transparency and flexibility in the treasurer’s office, while differing on philosophy and background. Mary Donnan and Cherie Berry tussle about the operation and accomplishments of the Department of Labor.
