Equality NC PAC Endorses Moore, Statewide Candidates
4/10/2008 - Equality NC PAC announced today its endorsements in several contested statewide primaries. In the gubernatorial race, the group is supporting State Treasurer Richard Moore, citing his adoption of a non-discrimination policy including sexual orientation for the Department of State Treasurer as evidence of his support for equal rights.
Richard Moore, Endorsed Candidate for Governor
“Treasurer Moore has demonstrated leadership in standing up for
fairness in state government and is committed to fighting
discrimination as Governor,” said Ian Palmquist, the group’s Executive
Director. “We are proud to support his campaign.”
The group also
made endorsements in several other Council of State races, supporting
Wayne Goodwin for Commissioner of Insurance, Superintendent June
Atkinson re-election as Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Sen.
Janet Cowell for Treasurer.
In the judicial races, the group is
supporting Judge James Wynn’s bid for re-election to the Court of
Appeals, as well as Judge Kristen Ruth’s campaign for the Tyson Seat on
the Court of Appeals.
“Our endorsed candidates share North
Carolina’s values of fairness, justice and equality and have earned the
support of all fair-minded North Carolinians, including those in the
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community,” said Palmquist.
Equality
NC PAC is mailing its endorsements to more than 12,000 supporters
statewide, making financial contributions in key races, and engaging
its members in supporting these campaigns.
For a complete listing of our endorsements, visit the Equality NC PAC endorsements page.
