Troopers Association endorses Perdue

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:23:10 -0500

The N.C. Troopers Association has endorsed Beverly Perdue.

The association, which represents more than 1,000 state troopers, announced its support for the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in a press release today.

Perdue's rival, state Treasurer Richard Moore, oversaw state troopers while serving as secretary of Crime Control and Public Safety under Gov. Jim Hunt.

"Many of our troopers have known Richard Moore for a long time, but the support for Bev Perdue was overwhelming," said President Terry Story in a statement. "She has proven a long-term commitment to law enforcement, and she's clearly the best choice to keep North Carolina safe and to keep North Carolina moving forward."

The announcement was the latest in a string of endorsements for Perdue.

She's also been endorsed by EMILY's List, the N.C. Association of Educators, the National Association of Social Workers, the United Transportation Union, the National Women's Political Caucus, the N.C. Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Communications Workers of America.

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