Moore backs Perdue in e-mail

Richard Moore has endorsed Beverly Perdue.

In an e-mail to supporters today, the former candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor endorsed his opponent. 

"As you know, Bev Perdue and I had a tough, spirited primary campaign," he said in the e-mail. "And while the outcome was not what we had hoped for, one thing is clear: the differences between Bev Perdue and me pale in comparison to our differences with Pat McCrory." 

Arguing the state is "at a crossroads," he says Perdue will work for better public schools, health care for "every child in the state" and energy security. The e-mail includes a link to Perdue's site, where donations can be made.

The e-mail came 71 days after the May 6 primary, 70 days after Gov. Mike Easley endorsed Perdue and the failed Republican candidates endorsed GOP nominee Pat McCrory, and 36 days after Moore told reporters he would support her campaign.

Moore has also taken down his YouTube channel, which featured negative videos of Perdue.