Latest dispatches from the campaign trail, July 20, 2012

• The North Carolina congressional delegation led the charge to maintain $72 million in military spending on NASCAR.

• Both major party nominees for governor, Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton, say they’re not interested in pursuing a deepwater port in Southport. The multibillion-dollar project was a priority for Govs. Mike Easley and Bev Perdue.

• The UNC School of Journalism has launched a website that tracks votes in the General Assembly.

• The North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation compiles second quarter campaign finances for congressional candidates.