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Edwards Picks Up NH SEIU Endorsement
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ABC News' Raelyn Johnson Reports: Former Sen John Edwards D-N.C., has picked up the endorsement of the New Hampshire Service Employee’s International Union.
"The executive board voted tonight to recommend to the membership to support Senator Edwards because of his strong voice for working family issues in New Hampshire," said Jay Ward, New Hampshire State Council Political Director in an interview with ABC News. "They believe that Sen. Edwards represents the best choice for SEIU members."
Last week members of the NH SEIU were divided in their support, deciding between Edwards and Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill. The political action committee, responsible for researching and meeting with the candidates voted last week to recommend Edwards to the executive board. The executive board however, showed a fair amount of support for Obama, and they decided to hold out on an endorsement.
On Saturday during the NH SEIU convention, Edwards won a straw poll conducted which confirmed the political education committee was accurate and reflecting the direction of the members.
Today's endorsement brings Edwards support from the second early nominating contest state as two weeks ago the Iowa SEIU endorsed Edwards ’08 bid.
Ward notes, "There are a lot of high quality candidates running and members believe that through their hard work and outreach to coworkers and their families, Sen. Edwards can be pushed along to winning the New Hampshire primary.
October 30, 2007 in Tancredo, Tom | Permalink | User Comments (4)
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We can only hope these endorsements will help put him over the top. He's the only top teir candidate who I believe wants the job for reasons other than their own personal gain. He's the one man with any integrity in the whole race. When John Edwards says he wants to be President for the good of the country I truly believe him. Call me crazy if you like but tell me what other candidate is more believable.
Posted by: DK | Oct 31, 2007 3:52:05 AM
that's too bad. what a waist of an endorsment...greg b...
Posted by: gregory boone | Oct 31, 2007 5:25:35 AM
Last night's debate proved once and for all which candidate has the grit, the strength, the courage, and the determination to fight for the working people of this country. The previous writer is right: John Edwards is a man of decency and honor. He's the real deal. And he is the best hope Americans have of turning this country around and taking us in the right direction. Let's just hope that the voters see that the Democratic Party Establishment, and the corporate-controlled mainstream media are determined Clinton will be the nominee -- even at the great risk that she cannot get elected. Our problems are too great to allow money and name recognition decide who our next President will be. It's time we chose the best candidate who can win in the General Election, and whom we can trust to serve the people, rather than their own ambitions. John Edwards is a man of the people who will never forget where he came from, and what his responsibiltiy is.
Posted by: Johanna Dordick | Oct 31, 2007 2:31:09 PM
He was a lousy Senator when he represented our state and he will make a lousy President. He is just as much as an insider as Hillary is. Don't let him fool you.
Posted by: Tom | Oct 31, 2007 3:01:15 PM
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