Clark Endorsed By Former New York City Mayor Who Will Campaign With Him In New Hampshire

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins has endorsed the campaign of Wesley Clark. Dinkins stressed that Clark is an electable candidate who has the right values and experience. Dinkins plans to campaign with Clark in New Hampshire this weekend.

Dinkins told reporters he began looking seriously at Clark after learning that he was among a group of retired military officials who filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of affirmative action at the University of Michigan.

He said Clark "has values ... that are consistent and congruent with things that I deem to be important."

"It's also important to win, and I think he can win," Dinkins added, speaking to reporters on a conference call.

Lara Bergthold, the Clark campaign's political director, said the endorsement was "another example of our broad base of support."

Dinkins said he plans to join Clark this weekend in New Hampshire, which holds its primary on Tuesday, and hopes to campaign for him in South Carolina.

Clark today at Portsmouth VFW in New Hampshire

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