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Updated: 7:42 AM Oct 14, 2008
Dean Smith Endorses Obama
The legendary UNC coach today urged North Carolina "to get in the game". Posted: 2:31 PM Oct 13, 2008 |
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Barack Obama received support today from one of North Carolina's living legends -- Coach Dean Smith.
In an e-mail sent to the Democratic presidential candidate's supporters, the retired UNC head basketball coach called Obama "a patriotic American, a committed Christian, a good family man, and a man who shares the bedrock values that most North Carolinians have in common".
Smith and his wife, Linnea, say the United State is in a critical juncture and that Obama is the right change in direction.
Smith retired in 1997 after leading UNC to two national championships. He previously had supported John Edwards for president.
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Posted by: Kevin
Location: Washington
on Oct 25, 2008 at 12:54 AM
This is no suprise,who cares about Deano?,much less Obama?We need to see if he is a NATURAL BORN CITIZEN first and foremost!! It's funny how the networks have not "swarmed" on this news,yet they are worried about what Palin is wearing? Get a grip people!!! WAKE UP!!!
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Posted by: Kevin
Location: Washington
on Oct 22, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Why is this news? Who cares who Dean Smith endorses in politics. Dean Smith was a great basketball coach, how that correlates to presidential politics I'll never know. He also endorsed Matt Daugherty for UNC basketball coach several years ago. How'd that work out, Dean? It just goes to show that even the mighty Dean Smith doesn't always use the best judgement.
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Posted by: Kathryn
Location: 27858
on Oct 22, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Why is anyone surprised that Dean is voting democrat? Chapel Hill is one of the most liberal schools in our state. I could have called this, easily. Also, just because he is voting for Obama does not mean he is a bad person or bad coach. I am a republican and I love Dean for his accomplishments on the court, not for his opinion on politics.
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