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Mending Fences
Feb 27, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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His office said the first press report of his switch was "inaccurate." Turns out, a week later, it was accurate. Georgia Congressman John Lewis, who endorsed Hillary Clinton with great fanfare back in October, finally moved to the Barack Obama column with less fanfare.

Civil rights lion Joseph Lowery told me the switch showed one thing clearly. "John can count," said Rev. Lowery. The three-to-one margin for Obama in the 5th Congressional District added up to tremendous pressure for a defection from the Clinton camp.

While he is still revered, and his seat is not believed to be in jeopardy, Congressman Lewis now enters a period of fence repair back home.  Four decades after becoming an integral figure in the civil rights movement, the Congressman faces disappointed constituents who think he missed another movement.

 

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INAS
Feb 27, 2008 | 11:15 PM

That's Okay. When this Democrat (me) learns that Obama has become the Democratic nominee, this this Democrat will switch to the Republican party and vote for John McCain.
LadyBug2 read my blog
Feb 28, 2008 | 5:35 PM

Please tell me the africian-american society is not voting for a man only because of his color when that is what you have fought against for so long? Plus nobody mentions your presidential candiate is half white and half black? When he first started running his only family picture was in black & white - conscience? Why doesn't he mention is family - conscience? Pls vote on the issues not color or gender !
LadyBug2 read my blog
Feb 28, 2008 | 5:40 PM

Forgot to put I totally agreed with INAS and plan to do the very same thing.
sheryl62
Mar 3, 2008 | 9:02 PM

Shame on John Lewis for buckling under to pressure from the back community.he is suppose to be a leader,not someone who can be bullied.
sheryl62
Mar 3, 2008 | 9:02 PM

Shame on John Lewis for buckling under to pressure from the back community.he is suppose to be a leader,not someone who can be bullied.
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Paul_Yates

Paul Yates (paul.yates@myfoxatlanta.
com) joined FOX5 Atlanta in 1973 and began reporting in 1977. Covering Georgia’s news for nearly 30 years, Paul is a fixture in the FOX5 News room as well as the Capitol, Governor’s Mansion and other places of state politics. Paul has worn many hats at FOX5 including floor director, film and video tape editor and producer. That’s why he knows television news inside and out. In addition to covering the Georgia legislature, Paul has covered national political campaigns, major legal trials and several hurricanes. Although his knowledge of government is deep, Paul’s storytelling skills make it easy for viewers to understand the complex workings of the legislature. An award winning journalist, Paul has been recognized with a Best Deadline Reporting award from the Sigma Delta Professional Journalism Society. He’s also won Georgia Associated Press and Emmy awards. Paul is a graduate of Georgia State University.

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