? Beverly Perdue and Pat McCrory outline their proposals for reforming the budget process, ethical rules, and lobbying laws in NC. The two broadly agree on principles but differ in emphasis. Candidates for other statewide offices weigh in on similar issues. Next up in the governor’s race is a Friday morning debate on education issues.
? Elizabeth Dole joins other GOP candidates and McCain surrogates for a campaign rally in New Bern. Dole is one of a few Senate Republicans to vote with Democrats to advance a defense bill with pay raises for military personnel and $5 billion in pet projects. The League of Conservation Voters puts her on its ?Dirty Dozen? list. The DSCC bets big on Kay Hagan.
