? President Bush’s decision to revoke an executive order banning drilling for oil and natural gas off the east coast pushes the issue back into the forefront of the Beverly Perdue-Pat McCrory race. Perdue’s name is invoked by supporters of a controversial development proposed for New Bern
? National Journal analyzes Kay Hagan’s campaign themes and prospects against Elizabeth Dole, who is scheduled to attend an event in Catawba County held in opposition to pro-union legislation in Congress.