? Beverly Perdue says she won’t participate in an October debate to be sponsored by WWAY-TV and WLTT-FM in Wilmington. She and Pat McCrory have three more debates scheduled: WRAL in Raleigh on Sept. 9, Public School Forum Sept. 19 in Cary, and WSOC/WTVI/League of Women Voters Oct. 15 in Charlotte. The Charlotte City Council overrides McCrory’s veto of a measure expending tax dollars to buy and redevelop a retail property. Perdue will speak at a Dress for Success opening in Durham.
? Democratic consultant Gary Pearce posts revealingly on his blog about Perdue, immigration, and the dangers of liberal candor in a right-of-center state.
? Roll Call reports on embattled Senate incumbents, including Elizabeth Dole, choosing not to attend the GOP convention in Minnesota next week. Chris Hayes and Tom Jensen discuss recent polls showing Kay Hagan narrowing the gap with Dole.
