South Carolina state Rep. Harold Mitchell (now) backing Clinton

[Alamom]

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20071015/NEWS/710150313/1051/NEWS01

Harold Mitchell backing Clinton
By Jason Spencer
Monday, October 15, 2007

Citing New York Sen. Hillary Clinton's work on environmental justice and legislation she has introduced to promote affordable housing, South Carolina state Rep. Harold Mitchell said Sunday he is now supporting Clinton's presidential bid over rival Democrat Sen. Barack Obama.

While endorsements run rampant during presidential election cycles, Mitchell's switch highlights two points of contention in the tug-of-war between Clinton and Obama.

First, the black vote is critical in this state's Democratic primary, so Mitchell - who is black - throwing his support behind Clinton carries a bit more weight than usual. Second, in an interview Sunday, Mitchell talked about Clinton's leadership in the Senate on issues that matter to him and his ReGenesis organization. That fits in with what her campaign has been pushing, while Obama has been trying to step away from what some call a lack of experience.

The Clinton campaign circulated an excerpt from a National Public Radio interview with Obama this weekend in which the Illinois senator downplayed the importance of endorsements. An Obama spokesman late Sunday declined comment.

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Mitchell initially endorsed Obama in April.......



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[Ethelk2044]

1. It will not help her in that area. African Americans are smarter than to vote someone just because

of him. Just like in Atlanta they are not going to vote for her just because of John Lewis either. They have posted as much on blog websites. They know how important this election is.

[William769]

2. Yes they are smart.

Thats why Clinton leads Obama in their support.