All I can say is "finally!" as it's been in the talk for weeks now, but Lewis, the Civil Rights hero, denied it. Here's the latest report, below. This is a major development, as Lewis is considered a hero in the Civil Rights Movement and was a close from of Dr. Martin Luther King. Atlanta's Monica Pearson broke this story.
John Lewis Switches Support To Obama
POSTED: 12:36 pm EST February 27, 2008
UPDATED: 2:05 pm EST February 27, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Georgia Congressman John Lewis told WSB-TV Channel 2's Monica Pearson Wednesday that he is switching his support from Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama.
Pearson met with Congressman John Lewis Wednesday afternoon in Washington. She was the only Atlanta TV reporter Lewis spoke to about his switch.
Talk had been swirling that Lewis might switch his endorsement from Clinton to Obama. Lewis is a superdelegate who will cast his ballot at the Democratic National Convention.
Lewis told Pearson he was switching his support because his district voted for Obama and he believes Americans are looking for a great change. He also said he had not spoken to Clinton or Obama about his decision.
Please refresh this developing story for updates. Watch Channel 2 Action News at 5 & 6 for more on Monica Pearson's interview with Lewis.
