Democratic U.S. Rep. Mel Watt has endorsed Ken Lewis for U.S. Senate.
"My friendship with Ken Lewis has afforded me a close up and personal opportunity to observe Ken's intellect, his values, his ability to communicate, the way he thinks and his commitment to things that are important to me, and things that I have found to be important to the people I represent," Watt said in a news release announcing the endorsement.
"Ken Lewis will bring new and diverse ideas and perspectives to public discussions, something that's sorely needed in the public discourse and something that's sorely needed in the United States Senate. The fact that Ken Lewis has not served in political office is, in my view, a benefit and not a shortcoming."
Watt, a Charlotte Democrat, was the former chairman of the Congressional
Black Caucus and was campaign manager for Harvey Gantt's 1990 U.S.
Senate campaign. The endorsement is the third for Lewis from major black political figures in the state. Lewis had previously received the endorsements of Democratic U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield and former Supreme Court Chief Justice Henry Frye.
"Mel has been at the forefront of the issues most important to both his district and the state of North Carolina," Lewis said in a news release. "From advocating for affordable housing and responsible lending to opposing the Iraq War, Mel has repeatedly demonstrated his remarkable leadership ability."
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Mel Watt is a sorry embarrassment to endorse anyone!
March 9, 2010 - 9:01pm — BitterEXdemocratMel Watt is a lieberal progressive POS!
Again, does Lewis stand with Watt against the jobs bill?
March 9, 2010 - 2:11pm — JocularityOr does Lewis back the President on it?
Jocularity - Did you read the article?
March 9, 2010 - 9:10am — TarheelsrenderRead the article.
In which, you will see that Rep. Watt is standing up for the people of North Carolina by drawing attention to the fact that the state was being short changed in the distribution of the money.
Watt said in a written statement he thinks the bill might create some jobs in the long run. But he voted against it to “express my deep sense of frustration that members of Congress, especially in the Senate, seem to have no sense of urgency about immediate job creation to address the growing desperation of the millions of people who lack the means to support themselves and their families.
There would not have been an article about it had he voted for it.
Watt is against Obama's Jobs bill; Is Lewis?
March 9, 2010 - 8:50am — Jocularityhttp://www.news-record.com/content/2010/03/08/article/watt_goes_against_his_party_opposes_jobs_creation_bill
Where's the pictures???
March 8, 2010 - 8:56pm — Hot_E_lib_girlHow am I supposed to know if I should vote for them if I can't see them???
I mean, I know, Democrat, probley Hot, but still.
OMG! I hope hes HOT!