Greensboro mayor endorses Obama


Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson officially endorsed Barack Obama.

At a press conference this morning, Johnson announced her backing along with details of a town hall meeting on Wednesday.

"Senator Obama has outlined a broad agenda for change and shown his unique ability to bring people of all backgrounds, beliefs and party affiliations together to make change happen," she said.

The campaign also announced that Obama would appear at 1 p.m. at the War Memorial Auditorium at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The auditorium seats 2,400.

Doors will open at 11 a.m.

Tickets are available in the Atrium at UNC-Greensboro from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or at the Guilford County Democratic Party headquarters from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

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