Civil Rights Pioneer (Lewis) Endorses Clinton

[Zandor]

Source: Washington Post

Rep. John Lewis, the veteran civil rights activist and one of the most prominent African-American members of Congress, is endorsing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democratic presidential primary, her campaign announced on Friday.

"I have looked at all the candidates, and I believe that Hillary Clinton is the best prepared to lead this country at a time when we are in desperate need of strong leadership," Lewis (D-Ga.) said in a statement. He was preparing to make an official announcement around noon in Atlanta...


Read more: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/10/12/civil_rights_pioneer_endorses.html

[Speciesamused]

1. Not another 4 years of the same Government......Edwama or Edgore

BOOOOOOOOO!!!!Rep. John Lewis

[emilyg]

2. Mr. Lewis has my great admiration.

[superkia]

3. Civil rights pioneer endorses Clinton? Didnt she vote yes on the patriot act?

I don't think any strong leader would want to destroy our constitution in any way. Maybe a strong leader of something other than the people. The patriot act should be repealed but not too many of our democrats running seem to care? I don't understand our party anymore.

[mitchum]

4. This is the only time that John Lewis has ever disappointed me

I guess even a great man, and Lewis is indeed a great man, can make a horrendous mistake