Black Caucus endorses Cowell

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on March 17, 2008 - 11:45am.
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Janet CowellThe Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg has endorsed Janet Cowell.

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.

"The Caucus is a powerful ally and they are well known for the influence they have in one of North Carolina's most populated counties," Cowell said in a statement.

She has also been endorsed by the state chapter of the AFL-CIO, NARAL North Carolina, the N.C. Academy of Trial Lawyers, EMILY's List, the Conservation Council of North Carolina and former auditor Ralph Campbell.

She faces Buncombe County commissioner David Young and Raleigh attorney Michael Weisel in the primary. 

Earlier: Black Political Caucus endorses Hampton Dellinger. 

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Re: Black Caucus endorses Goodwin for Insurance Commissioner

Submitted by Wayne_Goodwin on March 17, 2008 - 11:03pm.

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.

This endorsement is one of many that Goodwin has received in recent weeks.

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