? Beverly Perdue and Pat McCrory continue their spat about voucher programs, with Perdue accusing McCrory of flip-flopping on the issue and McCrory arguing that he has always supported targeted choice programs rather than the universal vouchers that are the target of Perdue’s ads. Rob Christensen has more to say on the ad wars.

? The ad wars in the Senate race also get a critique. Elizabeth Dole and Kay Hagan answer questions from the Fayetteville Observer about energy policy, the economy, Iraq, health care, veterans, and other issues. The two have different priorities when it comes to transportation issues. During a Jacksonville campaign stop, Dole compares herself to Sarah Palin and discusses gas prices. Out-of-state aid and a message aimed at the middle class help to explain the strength of Kay Hagan’s challenge, reports the Observer.