The Herald Sun reported Thursday that ? a group of about 10 to 15 people who meet weekly at Mama Dip’s to discuss local issues? has issued endorsements in several Chapel Hill and statewide races. Yes, one of the members is prominent in the local NAACP chapter, but still ? this is news?

In a related development, five retirees who meet regularly for coffee at the Hardee?s restaurant on Highway 54 in Chapel Hill have issued a statement questioning the wisdom of the Mama Dip?s breakfast club endorsement of Elaine Marshall for secretary of state. They urged voters to consider retaining Colin Powell in the job.