by John O'Connor
The State
February 19, 2010
Charleston attorney Mullins McLeod has ended his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, endorsing Camden state Sen. Vincent Sheheen for the job.
McLeod said he and Sheheen had similar ideas for the state, and that both continuing campaigns would be counterproductive.
"The end goal is a new generation of leadership to step forward," McLeod said. "The last thing I want is a divisive primary to cost us a general election."
McLeod's departure leaves four Democratic candidates: attorney and former lobbyist Dwight Drake, state Sen. Robert Ford of Charleston, Superintendent of Education Jim Rex and Sheheen.
Sheheen praised McLeod's focus on asking government work on behalf of state residents and his skill in delivering a stump speech.
McLeod said fund raising was not a factor in his decision, and that he has no plans now to enter another race.
The State
February 19, 2010
Charleston attorney Mullins McLeod has ended his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, endorsing Camden state Sen. Vincent Sheheen for the job.
McLeod said he and Sheheen had similar ideas for the state, and that both continuing campaigns would be counterproductive.
"The end goal is a new generation of leadership to step forward," McLeod said. "The last thing I want is a divisive primary to cost us a general election."
McLeod's departure leaves four Democratic candidates: attorney and former lobbyist Dwight Drake, state Sen. Robert Ford of Charleston, Superintendent of Education Jim Rex and Sheheen.
Sheheen praised McLeod's focus on asking government work on behalf of state residents and his skill in delivering a stump speech.
McLeod said fund raising was not a factor in his decision, and that he has no plans now to enter another race.
