Today 29 members of the North Carolina state legislature endorsed Senator Obama, citing his ability to inspire and bring people together to move our country forward, and put an end to the divisive politics of Washington that have stalled progress on the great challenges facing our nation. The legislators’ endorsements are the latest addition to Obama’s grassroots movement for change, which has come to encompass a broad spectrum of North Carolinians – from the grassroots level to representatives in United States Congress – who will vote for change on May 6.
“Barack Obama is the best candidate to put North Carolina in play in the general and help downballot candidates in November,” said Senator Majority Leader Tony Rand. “Obama’s commitment to loosening the grip of the special interests and big corporations and investing in the middle class while bringing Democrats, Republicans and Independents together make him the best candidate to win here in the primary, and put North Carolina on the map for Democrats in the general election.”
“The American people have had enough of the game-playing and the politics that says you should say or do anything to win,” said former House Speaker Dan Blue. “They want something new, and that’s what this campaign is all about. That is why I’m supporting Senator Obama.”
“I am proud to have such a diverse group of leaders join our grassroots movement for change here in North Carolina. Together, we will work to keep America’s promise and pass universal health care, provide a world-class education for all children, put a tax cut into the pockets of middle class families, and stand up for hardworking Americans,” said Senator Obama.
Last week, Obama welcomed other notable North Carolina legislators – and Democratic superdelegates – to his campaign, U.S. Congressmen David Price and Mel Watt. He has also been endorsed by U.S. Congressman G.K. Butterfield.
North Carolina legislators endorsing Obama include: Tony Rand, Senate Majority Leader, Cumberland Doug Berger, State Senator, Franklin Charlie Dannelly, State Senator, Mecklenburg Katie Dorsett, State Senator, Guilford Anthony Foriest, State Senator, Alamance Linda Garrou, State Senator, Forsyth Malcolm Graham, State Senator, Mecklenburg Clark Jenkins, State Senator, Edgecombe Edward Jones, State Senator, Halifax, Perquimans Eleanor Kinnaird, State Senator, Orange Vernon Malone, State Senator, Wake Floyd McKissick, State Senator, Durham Dan Blue, State Representative, Wake Alma Adams, State Representative, Guilford Angela Bryant, State Representative, Nash Jean Farmer-Butterfield, State Representative, Wilson Becky Carney, State Representative, Mecklenburg Bill Faison, State Representative, Orange Richard Glazier, State Representative, Cumberland Larry Hall, State Representative, Durham Ty Harrell, State Representative, Wake Pricey Harrison, State Representative, Guilford Sandra Hughes, State Representative, New Hanover Marvin Lucas, State Representative, Cumberland Grier Martin, State Representative, Wake Annie Mobley, State Representative, Bertie Henry Michaux, Jr., State Representative, Durham Edith Warren, State Representative, Pitt Michael Wray, State Representative, Warren
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