Black Political Caucus endorses Perdue

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:44:39 -0400

The Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg has endorsed Beverly Perdue.

By a vote of 52 to 16, the black civic group endorsed the Democratic gubernatorial candidate over her primary rival, Richard Moore.

"The Caucus was impressed with Bev's commitment to and understanding of issues affecting our community, and we know that with her as Governor we'll have a voice in Raleigh," chairman Dwayne Collins said in a statement.

The organization cited her proposal to increase the minimum wage, strengthen the affordable housing trust fund and expand health care coverage, among other things.

Perdue has 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, the Communications Workers of America, the N.C. Troopers Association and the N.C. Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

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