http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/black_caucus_endorses_cowell Comments for "Black Caucus endorses Cowell" en http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/black_caucus_endorses_cowell#comment-4622 <p>After hearing remarks from the two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Insurance Commissioner, the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg overwhelmingly endorsed Wayne Goodwin to be North Carolina's next Insurance Commissioner.</p> <p>This endorsement is one of many that Goodwin has received in recent weeks.</p> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:03:46 -0400 Wayne_Goodwin comment 4622 at http://projects.newsobserver.com http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/black_caucus_endorses_cowell <!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p><img src="/sites/projects.newsobserver.com/files/profile_images/janet.cowell_0.jpg" border="1" alt="Janet Cowell" title="Janet Cowell" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="97" height="150" align="right" />The <a href="http://www.bpccharlotte.com/">Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg</a> has endorsed <a href="/under_the_dome/profiles/janet_cowell">Janet Cowell</a>.</p><p>The group announced today that it was endorsing the state senator from Raleigh in the Democratic primary for state treasurer, citing her work on teacher pay, improving schools and making college more affordable.</p><p>&quot;The Caucus is a powerful ally and they are well known for the influence they have in one of North Carolina&#39;s most populated counties,&quot; Cowell said in a statement.</p><p>She has also been endorsed by the state chapter of the <a href="/under_the_dome/the_other_afl_cio_endorsements">AFL-CIO</a>, NARAL North Carolina, the <a href="/under_the_dome/trial_lawyers_announce_endorsements">N.C. Academy of Trial Lawyers</a>, EMILY&#39;s List, the <a href="/under_the_dome/conservation_council_endorses_cowell">Conservation Council of North Carolina</a> and former auditor <a href="/blogs/campbell_backs_cowell">Ralph Campbell</a>.</p><p>She faces Buncombe County commissioner <a href="/profiles/david_young">David Young</a> and Raleigh attorney <a href="/profiles/michael_weisel">Michael Weisel</a> in the primary. </p><p><a href="/under_the_dome/black_political_caucus_endorses_dellinger">Earlier:</a> Black Political Caucus endorses Hampton Dellinger. </p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/black_caucus_endorses_cowell#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (1)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE --> http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/black_caucus_endorses_cowell#comment Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg endorsements Janet Cowell Treasurer &#039;08 Under the Dome Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:45:05 -0400 ryanteaguebeckwith 5560 at http://projects.newsobserver.com