Tom Fetzer has racked up the endorsements.

The former Raleigh mayor has steadily unrolled a series of endorsements from conservative politicians and groups in his campaign for chairman of the N.C. Republican Party.

Always known as a solid campaigner, he's also dribbled them out in e-mails to supporters and on his Web site, a strategy to boost their visibility.

Here's a running list of his endorsements:

* Fred Smith, 2008 gubernatorial candidate and former state senator.

* Patrick Ballantine, 2004 gubernatorial nominee and former Republican Senate leader.

* Richard Vinroot, 2000 gubernatorial nominee and former Charlotte mayor.

* The state chapter of the Eagle Forum, a conservative activist group founded by Phyllis Schlafly.

Former Lee County Commissioner Chad Adams, Guilford County business owner Marcus Kindley and retired Navy veteran Bill Randle are also running.

David Robinson is no longer running for head of the N.C. GOP.

The chairman of the Wake County Republican party announced by e-mail today that he was withdrawing his candidacy for chairman of the state Republican Party.

He is not endorsing any of the other candidates: Former Lee County Commissioner Chad Adams, Guilford County business owner Marcus Kindley, former Raleigh Mayor Tom Fetzer and retired Navy veteran Bill Randle.

I have traveled many miles with the other four declared candidates for NCGOP Chair, and I have enjoyed their company and commitment to the Republican Party. Each brings distinct talents and energies to their campaign — talents and energies that I am confident will translate into positive momentum in the 2009 and all-important 2010 campaign seasons.

He said the decision "is simply too important" to be swayed by his opinion.