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North Carolina governor to come out for Clinton
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Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor
April 28, 2008 05:35 PM
Hillary Clinton is finally getting some good news on the superdelegate front.
The Associated Press is reporting that North Carolina Governor Mike Easley will endorse her on Tuesday, a week before the primary in the Tar Heel state.
Easley, a popular two-term governor and former attorney general, had supported former North Carolina senator John Edwards before he dropped out of the nomination race. Easley's support could at least help Clinton reduce the size of her expected loss.
Obama, who is leading in most North Carolina polls by double digits, has the support of more of the state's superdelegates and also has the backing of the two Democrats seeking to succeed Easley. He cannot seek a third term because of term limits.



Thank you Governor. It is great that you are proud to stand up for Hillary. It is time that people speak to who is right for the American presidency. THis is not a popularity contest, but an election process that should grant the nomination to the person who is most skilled, has the experience, and the leadership qualities that Hillary does. She is a very strong, courageous person who truly understand this country, and will continue to speak to her ideals even when the going gets tough.
It is terrible how the Obama campaign has treated her. If you want to see a reaction to this, just read the Obama's supporters' blogs. They appear to be a very divisive group. Hillary has done everything appropriate in running her campaign. She has stated her stance on the issues, asked appropriate questions, and questioned rationale of her opponent. She is the person that the voters would like for our President. Thank goodness people are having a chance to meet her and her family, and not depend on the media pundits who distort her record, her personality, and her accomplishments.
Why is Hillary Clinton touted as the more experienced candidate?
Compare Experience yourselves at wiki
Barak: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barak_obama
Hillary:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Rodham_Clinton
I'm tired of hearing the experience argument favoring Clinton. Compare the two side by side. Theres only 1 with the experience to lead this nation from the brink.
GO OBAMA!
Constitutional Law Professor
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He sponsored a law increasing tax credits for low-income workers, negotiated welfare reform, and promoted increased subsidies for childcare. Obama also led the passage of legislation mandating videotaping of homicide interrogations, and a law to monitor racial profiling by requiring police to record the race of drivers they stopped.
Won endorsement of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, whose president credited Obama for his active engagement with police organizations
He cosponsored the "Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act"
Obama also supported a related bill, the Secure Fence Act,
Expanded the Nunn-Lugar cooperative threat reduction
"Coburn-Obama Transparency Act"
Obama sponsored legislation requiring plant owners to notify state and local authorities of radioactive leaks. (HOW THE HELL WASN’T THIS A LAW BEFORE??)
Disclosure of bundled campaign contributions under the "Honest Leadership and Open Government Act,"
He introduced S. 453, a bill to criminalize deceptive practices in federal elections, including fraudulent flyers and automated phone calls, as witnessed in the 2006 midterm elections. (HOW THE HELL WASN’T THIS A LAW BEFORE??)
Obama also introduced the "Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007," a bill to cap troop levels in Iraq, begin phased redeployment, and remove all combat brigades from Iraq before April 2008
Joined Republican Chuck Hagel of Nebraska in introducing legislation to reduce risks of nuclear terrorism.
Obama also sponsored a Senate amendment to the State Children's Health Insurance Program providing one year of job protection for family members caring for soldiers with combat-related injuries.
Obama held assignments on the Senate Committees for Foreign Relations, Environment and Public Works and Veterans' Affairs through December 2006.[75] In January 2007, he left the Environment and Public Works committee and took additional assignments with Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.[76] He also became Chairman of the Senate's subcommittee on European Affairs.
2 weeks before Hamas won national elections, Obama warned that "the U.S. will never recognize winning Hamas candidates unless the group renounces its fundamental mission to eliminate Israel."
Obama has made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, focused on strategies to control the world's supply of conventional weapons, biological weapons, and weapons of mass destruction as a first defense against terrorist attacks.
Obama's energy initiatives - a climate change bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by two-thirds by 2050
I wonder if he's being bought off by the Clinton's. He can't run again so he's got no voter accountability.
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Anyhow, not to get off topic, Rev. Wright was every bit as much friend of Hillary Clinton as Senator Obama. He was invited to dinners at the White House and had Personal meetings with Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton when Bill was president. After all the Clintons invited Rev Wright INTO the White House!!
So why does the media keep saying Rev Wright is Obama's burden?
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The Republicans will use Rev. Wright to attack Hillary because they were close.
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The Clintons did more than just live on the same street as members of the Weather Underground, the Clintons pardoned them and cleared their criminal records. Republicans will use this to attack Hillary as well. So at the end of the day, Hillary is vulnerable to the exact same attacks that are used on Obama.
Thank you Hillary for fighting on for the average American. For all of us who have mothers who raised us the right way and have wives who make us better men we understand your struggle and are greatefull for you fighting spirit. Please don't let this country go down the tubes by making a mistake for president.
Hillary for president!
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