From RALEIGH, N.C. — Two of North Carolina’s superdelegates endorsed Barack Obama for President Wednesday.
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Congressmen David Price of the 4th District and Mel Watt of the 12th District, both former John Edwards backers, declared their support for Obama.
Price said Obama is the man to turn North Carolina blue this year. The Tar Heel State typically votes Republican overall in Presidential elections.
“I believe he’s a leader with the kind of change I want to see,” Price said. “Obama is in the strongest position to bring a new day in diplomacy.”
Congressman Watt said there is only one candidate that has captured the spirit of change and inclusiveness that is “uniquely democratic.”
The Democrats say the Presidential race will be closely contested in North Carolina, a central battleground according to Obama’s national campaign manager David Plouffe.
In a press release, Obama said he was pleased to have their support.
“Congressmen Price and Watt are both among the American people’s finest representatives. Their leadership is proof that with clear and common purpose, there is no challenge too great for our nation to solve,” Obama said. “I look forward to working with them both to ensure America’s promise for all Americans and build a better future for North Carolina and our country.”
