? Beverly Perdue and Pat McCrory debate the role of state government in expanding health-insurance coverage. A new Perdue ad attacks McCrory on the issue of garbage disposal, referring to his opposition to a 2007 bill that restricted landfills and raised taxes. McCrory denounces the ad as deceptive during an appearance before local officials. Both candidates promise to be more active in business recruitment than Mike Easley was. They offer other proposals to increase the state’s competitiveness and describe the governing styles they would employ.
? Speaking to the League of Municipalities, Kay Hagan criticizes Elizabeth Dole as ineffective and too concerned with Washington insiders. Dole counters that Hagan is running a negative campaign. She also reinforces her opposition to an outlying landing field in Eastern NC.
