? The Chicago Tribune speculates about the possible effects of the Ted Stevens story on competitive Senate races around the country, including Kay Hagan’s challenge to Elizabeth Dole. Bloomberg’s Laura Litvan (a friend of mine from college days) and Daniel Whitten describe Republican efforts to gain political traction on energy issues. They include Dole’s turnabout on offshore drilling.
? Pat McCrory brings back his Andy Griffith vs. Andy Taylor routine during the grand opening of a new GOP headquarters in Mount Airy. Beverly Perdue helps to commend the outgoing commander of Camp Lejeune for his service.
