We're still waiting for an announcement of U.S. Rep. Mel Watt's official resignation from Congress, but that hasn't stopped those running for his seat from trying to get a jump on their competitors.
State Rep. Alma Adams of Greensboro has picked up two big endorsements.
One is from Emily's List, a national organization that helps fill the coffers of pro-abortion rights, Democratic women. And the retired teacher also is backed by the North Carolina Association of Educators.
And Rep. Marcus Brandon of High Point has won the endorsement of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. The group could supply Brandon, who already led his rivals in fundraising at the end of September, with a national fundraising base.
Brandon, the only openly gay N.C. legislator, would be the first gay Congressman from a Southern state and the first gay African-American.
Six Democrats have announced for Watt's 12th District seat. Watt's resignation will trigger the scheduling of a special election by Gov. Pat McCrory.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
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Very surprised by the NCAE endorsement. George Battle is by far the most pro-public education candidate in the field. This race is between Battle, Graham, and Brandon. If education is big on your list though, Battle is your guy.
So to review:
- The women's group backs the only woman.
- The teachers lobbyists back the former teacher.
- The gay group backs the gay candidate.
Sure glad Democrat interest groups make objective decisions rather than discriminating.
MallardCreekMom is so right - how can anyone be more pro-public education than someone who has dedicated their career BEFORE politics to education?
A gay African-American? No, say it isn't so.
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