North Carolina in the news!

* News & Observer reporter assaulted at McCain-Palin rally.

* Obama supporters' tires slashed at Fayetteville rally.

* Mostly African-American early voters heckled and mocked by mostly white crowds.

* And craziest of all: Dead bear found dumped on Western Carolina University's campus, draped by a pair of Obama campaign signs.

North Carolina's id has been unleashed. Stay safe, fellow carpetbaggers!

Can Obama win NC? It's still a little hard to believe, but the campaign obviously thinks he can: he's coming back here again this weekend.