Beverly Perdue has endorsed Barack Obama.
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate and two-term lieutenant governor had previously remained neutral in the presidential primary between Obama and Hillary Clinton, Jim Morrill reports.
But campaign adviser Mac McCorkle said that she decided to endorse now that North Carolina has become a battleground state.
"She thinks both candidates are exceptionally well-qualified, but will be voting for Obama," he said.
Perdue is expected to do well with female voters casting their ballots for Hillary Clinton. But black voters, who have turned out overwhelmingly for Obama in other Southern states, are also expected to be a force in the primary.
Perdue's rival, Richard Moore, endorsed Obama last month.
Previously: Why Perdue might not endorse.




Re: Perdue endorses Obama
Gubernatorial candidate Beverly Perdue, who last month was remaining neutral on the presidential race, announced Wednesday she is supporting Sen. Barack Obama.
Perdue campaign adviser Mac McCorkle said Perdue, the state's lieutenant governor, had decided to endorse now that North Carolina has become a battleground state in the fight for the Democratic presidential nomination.
"She thinks both candidates are exceptionally well-qualified, but will be voting for Obama," he said.
Observers believe Perdue will do well with female voters drawn to Hillary Clinton's candidacy. Black voters have turned out in large numbers in other Southern states and overwhelmingly supported Obama.
Perdue's main rival, state Treasurer Richard Moore, endorsed Obama earlier, and his wife, Noel, gave the Illinois senator $2,300 this year.
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