Former VA GOP Governor For Obama (Linwood Holton)

[Tesibria]

Context for Journal Entries: I'm in the process of compiling all the columns/articles written by "conservatives" either (a) against McCain/Palin, or (b) for Obama/Biden. Yes, I know that many are frequently posted in the Editorials or Other Articles. However, they're always mixed in with the many articles on other topics and I, personally want a "set" all in one place, for easy reference when discussing issues with conservatives. So, I'm posting them in my journal.

Holton endorses Obama
By: Prateek Vasireddy, Cavalier Daily (VA), Sept. 16, 2008

Linwood Holton, a former Republican governor of Virginia, has formally endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., in the ongoing presidential race. The former governor appeared yesterday at the University’s College at Wise on behalf of Obama’s campaign.
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Stevens said the former Virginia governor has an independent policy record that speaks to Obama’s own record and ability to put American families above partisan politics.

Hoos for Obama President Sam Shirazi said he thinks “having such a prominent Republican support him will be one of the pieces in the puzzle for making sure Obama wins Virginia.”
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Per other DU-ers' requests, I'm cross-posting links to these articles in the Research Forum: Conservatives Against McCain/Palin and Conservatives For Obama/Biden.

[Virginia Dare]

1. Holton is still quite popular with older republicans in Virginia..

especially the southwestern part of the state, where he is from. This could turn out to be a substantive positive for Obama. At any rate it's good news.

[Tesibria]

2. that's GREAT!! ...

.. as that age demographic is Obama's weakness(perceived weakness, anyway, but polls seem to bear it out).