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Re: Black politicians endorse Dalton

Cdickson — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:21:50 -0400

Money (Appropriations Chair) can buy much with these "Leadership" Groups of African-americans. It is sad...

Re: Black politicians endorse Dalton

carolinabluebird — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:12:28 -0400

I tell ya, being on the appropriations committee can work wonders.

What confuses me is that Dalton is against affirmative action, against women's rights, and against the environment.

I hope the African American community sees through his mask.

http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=10233#423

Black politicians endorse Dalton

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:13:33 -0400

Walter Dalton received the endorsements of several black leaders.

The candidate for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor was endorsed by the George C. Simkins Political Action Committee, a major African-American PAC in Greensboro.

He also been endorsed by former U.S. Rep. Eva Clayton, former state Auditor Ralph Campbell and the entire state Senate Black Caucus: Sens. Charlie Dannelly, Katie Dorsett, Tony Foriest, Malcolm Graham, Ed Jones, Vern Malone, Floyd McKissick and Larry Shaw.

Dalton has been a state senator since 1996.

"I am extremely honored to have the endorsement of the Simkins Committee and African-American leaders across the state," Dalton said in a statement. "Their support reflects my commitment to making the lives of all North Carolinians better and creating opportunities for everyone to succeed."