Clinton Endorsed by 2 Ex-South Carolina Governors

[sufrommich]

The moves are part of Clinton's effort to build her organization in South Carolina and Iowa, two early-voting states where Obama defeated her on his way to the nomination in 2008.

Jim Hodges, who served as South Carolina's chief executive from 1999 to 2003, told The Associated Press that he will formally endorse Clinton on Wednesday in Columbia, South Carolina, alongside her current campaign chairman, John Podesta.

"We were on the other side, but I developed a hearty respect for Hillary Clinton both as campaigner and a public servant," said Hodges, who was national co-chairman for Obama's 2008 campaign.

Separately, Clinton's campaign announced an endorsement from Dick Riley, who served as secretary of education during President Bill Clinton's administration after serving as governor from 1979 to 1987.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/clinton-endorsed-south-carolina-governors-33161310

[onehandle]

1. By my count that's about a zillion endorsements for Hillary...

...and a hair over nil for anyone else in the Democratic primary.

Ouch.

[ellisonz]

2. I'm just going to start calling South Carolina Bernie's Waterloo.

[HERVEPA]

3. Well, that convinces me.

[Cha]

4. This is great for Hillary in South Carolina.. not that it would "convince" a BS supporter.

mahalo su

[DemocratSinceBirth]

5. I love Joe but this was a subtle hint to him to not count on the Palmetto State.

eom

[ericson00]

6. OMG OMG those governors are neocon corporatists 1%ers OMGGZZZ

nt knr

[davidpdx]

7. I guess they are still waiting on that endorsement from Mark Sanford?

Seems like that might be Bill's department.

[sufrommich]

8. lol.Nice use of a right wing meme.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

9. They can't help themselves...

At least he didn't say opponents of a certain candidate are "crazier than shit house rats" or "F'ing R'tards".

[davidpdx]

10. It was a joke

[sufrommich]

11. Uh huh. nt

[Thinkingabout]

12. Yes, Hillary is adding some worthy endorsements, better than I have seen with

Others.

[HerbChestnut]

13. That's nice...

Bernie just talked to a few thousand people tonight in Greenville. So Clinton gets 2 endorsements, Bernie gets a couple thousand.

[riversedge]

14. You go gal.

[frylock]

15. I'm certain many calls are being placed on behalf of Secretary Clinton..

soliciting endorsements after Sander's visit to South Cackalacky today.