Congressman John Lewis Endorses Hillary Clinton

[onehandle]

Source: NBC News

Congressman John Lewis will back Hillary Clinton's run for the White House.

"As our former Secretary of State, Senator from New York, and first Lady of the United States, Hillary Clinton is the most qualified person to be President of the United States," said Congressman Lewis in a statement released Wednesday by the campaign.

"I know her heart. We need her leadership, not just here in America, but all over the world. She is tireless in her advocacy for those who have been left out and left behind. She is ready to be President on day one. Hillary Clinton has my wholehearted endorsement, and I plan to work and campaign for her to see that she is elected the next President of the United States."

The civil rights legend first endorsed Clinton's historic candidacy in October 2007, but then shifted his support to back Barack Obama by February 2008.

Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/congressman-john-lewis-endorses-hillary-clinton-n440201

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My former Congressman is a great and wise man.

He previously endorsed her in 2013 as well:

John Lewis: I'm for Hillary Clinton in 2016

Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) said Tuesday that he would support Hillary Clinton if she runs for the White House in 2016.

The civil rights icon made waves during the 2008 Democratic primary when he switched his support from Clinton to President Obama but made clear in a recent interview that his support for the former secretary of State remains strong.

“I won’t make an endorsement, but I will say this: If she makes a decision to run, I would be with her,” Lewis told The New York Times.

“I think today she is the most qualified person in America to be president. No one has worked so hard or done a more effective job in representing this country as secretary of State in modern times.”

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/316881-john-lewis-says-he-would-back-hillary-clinton-presidential-bid

[onehandle]

3. Hmm... A major news network, The Atlanta Journal, and AP vs. some hearsay on the Internet.

What to think?... What to think?...

[onenote]

7. since it has been confirmed and the OP you link h been edited

You might think about deleting your post since there is no "maybe" about it.

[SunSeeker]

2. John Lewis knows of what he speaks. nt

[mcar]

4. K&R

[harris8]

5. Please delete - duplicate thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251654504

[still_one]

6. No reason to. This one is in Latest Breaking News. The other one is in General Discussion forum

[billhicks76]

8. Yawn

[onenote]

10. Why "yawn"? Do you think Rep. Lewis' endorsement carries no weight?

[billhicks76]

16. Not To Me

No politicians endorsement will sway me. He couldve been offered something and I will never ever vote for anyone as intimate with the Bush Family as her...no brainer...I cant believe how many fellow democrats have been hoodwinked into assuming Hillary isnt a surrogate for Bush Sr and Co.

[onenote]

17. Dissing an authentic civil rights hero

Nice way to make friends and influence people. Has it occurred to you that politics isn't your strong suit?

[billhicks76]

20. Typical Clintonite Response

It's amazing how people will cling to a sinking ship. I like Lewis. But I like my mother too. She would endorse me for president. People support their friends. I'm supposed to base my vote on that because you say so? I don't think politics is YOUR strong suit. I won't vote for Hillary because she is a liar. That's why she is such good friends with the Bush family.

[onenote]

21. My cancelled check to Sanders proves further you have no clue what you're talking about

It's possible to support Sanders and not tear down Clinton and her supporters. Unless, of course, you are, well, you know....

[billhicks76]

22. Really?

I've had my taste of phoney profiles here and trust me I'm not one. I'm just saying endorsements matter little these days as the system is lacking credibility as a whole. I would never tear down Hillary unless I truly believed she was rotten to the core and I do. She is in deep with the Bush family and if everyone knew to what extent then I believe their would be actual hearings and trials for both these families.

[billhicks76]

23. Bush Family Are Nazis

And she is a collaborator. So why should we deal in nicities?

[onenote]

24. Godwin's Law.

More proof that you're not a good advocate for the candidate I prefer...or any candidate.

[billhicks76]

25. That's Your Opinion

I'm an advocate for the truth. This isn't a game. My friends and family are directly impacted by criminals like Bush and the Vichy democrats that serve that side.

[PatrickforO]

26. Politics isn't any of our strong suits. That's why we need someone in the White House who

actually wants policies that will genuinely help the American people instead of just more of the same...

politics...

[onenote]

28. If you think calling a Democratic candidate for the Presidential nomination

even one that you don't support, a Nazi "collaborator" is the path to electing Bernie Sanders to the WH you need to do some re-thinking.

I'm pretty sure Bernie himself would distance himself from any supporter who publicly made such a charge.

[PatrickforO]

31. Uh, I don't even know how you could conclude that from my post above.

All I said is I want someone in the White House who will genuinely care for the interests of the American people as opposed to those of Wall Street and the Military Industrial Complex. Honestly, the nazi thing never even came to mind. I don't believe that of Clinton at all, but I do believe that she is at heart a neoliberal - well, maybe not at heart, but she is definitely beholden to that group.

But she's not and never has been a nazi collaborator.

Geez.

[onenote]

32. So do I, which is why I'm not going to remain silent when someone calls another Democrat

even one who isn't my first choice for President, a Nazi collaborator. The only way Bernie wins is to attract support from Clinton supporters and calling her a Nazi collaborator is exactly not how to do that. And Bernie supporters should be quick to call out anyone who thinks they're helping his cause by demonizing Clinton or her supporters in such a fashion.

[Kingofalldems]

9. Kicked, rec'd and tweeted.

[Starry Messenger]

11. K&R

[Tarheel_Dem]

12. Let me add a big old KKKKKK & RRRRRRRR!!!!!!!

[Kornelio]

13. This endorsements is bad news for Hillary

The endorsement means that Hillary is calculating, dishonest, and emails.

[L. Coyote]

33. This endorsements is good news for Hillary

The endorsement means what it says, not what you said.

[Adrahil]

34. I think your sarcasm detector broke..... nt

[workinclasszero]

14. John Lewis is a civil right hero

And a great american!

And he supports Hillary Clinton for President!!!

[Evergreen Emerald]

15. Excellent!

I love him. John Lewis is one of my heroes.

[workinclasszero]

18. This is so awesome! This is a great honor for Hillary IMO

Congressman John Lewis Endorses Hillary Clinton

by NATALIE JOHNSON



WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 30: U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) shakes hands with a member of the public after a rally in front of the U.S. Capitol July 30, 2015 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. House Democrats held the rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Alex Wong / Getty Images
Congressman John Lewis will back Hillary Clinton's run for the White House.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/congressman-john-lewis-endorses-hillary-clinton-n440201

[riversedge]

27. Lewis knows Hillary will do all she can to restore voting rights. It is a very important issue

for him.

[Iliyah]

19. K & R

[FrodosPet]

29. Does that make him an uninformed voter?

I personally don't think so, but others have made that contention on multiple occasions - if you support Sec Clinton over Sen Sanders, you are an uninformed voter.

[Bernblu]

30. John Lewis is a great man but not infallible when it comes to Political Endorsements

John Lewis is a great man and a great civil Rights leader but he is not infallible when it comes to political endorsements.

After all he endorsed Joe Lieberman in 2006: [link:http://lieberdem.blogspot.com/2006/07/john-lewis-endorsescampaigns-for-joe.html|