? Not surprisingly, the statewide candidates differ on the definition of ?negative ad.? When targeted, they complain. But of their own ads, they often say it’s acceptable and necessary to compare and contrast views on issues.
? Congressional Quarterly updates its Senate-race analysis. The Elizabeth Dole-Kay Hagan race is still rated ?Republican favored.?
? Polls and analysts agree that Democrat Larry Kissell’s challenge to Republican incumbent Robin Hayes in North Carolina’s 8th District is not faring as well as in 2006, when Kissell fell short by only 329 votes.
