? Richard Moore says he will support Democratic rival Beverly Perdue in her fall race against Republican Pat McCrory. But Moore doesn’t elaborate about any former or public role. McCrory’s attention shifts to city politics, as Charlotte approves a new budget and the mayor questions some of the priorities.
? Stateline analyzes the potential coattail effect of Obama’s candidacy in the South. A North Carolina win is considered a “outside possibility,” but even boosting traditional Democratic constituencies in a losing cause could affect other races.
? Kay Hagan holds a fundraiser with two sitting U.S. senators. Congressional Quarterly rates the Dole-Hagan race as “Republican favored” and summarizes recently polling.
