NC Gov. Mike Easley to endorse Hillary Clinton
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton has won the endorsement of North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley in a surprise boost to her Democratic presidential candidacy.
Easley is expected to announcement his support tomorrow morning at N.C. State’s McKimmon Center, a week before the May 6 primary in which Barack Obama is the favorite.
Clinton adviser Tom hendrickson says the endorsement will help boost Clinton’s momentum in the state where she, her husband and daughter have campaigned regularly.
Clinton spent today campaigning across the state, ending in Charlotte.
Elon University Poll Director Hunter Bacot said the endorsement may help move Clinton’s numbers a few percentage points. He also says the nod will solidify support among conservative Democrats such as Easley.
Easley also is one of the superdelegates likely to choose the party’s presidential nominee. He would be the second superdelegate from the state to endorse Clinton. Six of its 17 superdelegates have endorsed Obama.
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