? Pat McCrory campaigns with Sarah Palin in Greenville, talking up the political virtues of mayors running for higher office. (Palin also takes questions from the press corps.) In a letter, McCrory urges federal authorities to consider the impact on Charlotte of the Wachovia acquisition battle between Wells Fargo and Citibank. McCrory and Mike Munger will debate again tonight on WUNC-TV. Both Perdue and Elizabeth Dole show reluctance to debate their adversaries, though Dole wins the gold medal in this event.
? Campaigning in Lexington, Kay Hagan discusses health care, consumer protection, and other issues particularly affecting seniors. Dole watches the presidential debate with Palin, McCrory, and Richard Burr.
? There are two new polls in the gubernatorial race: McCrory up 1 (Survey USA/WTVD) and Perdue up three (PPP). The former also has McCain up 3 and Dole up 1.
? In an N&O column, Bob Orr argues that the lieutenant governor’s race matters a lot in North Carolina government and politics.
