Bob Johnson
CHARLOTTE -- Billionaire Bob Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television and the owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats, launched a campaign Wednesday aimed at persuading Sen. Barack Obama to offer the vice presidential slot to Sen. Hillary Clinton.
Johnson sent a letter to House Majority Whip James Clyburn, lobbying the Congressional Black Caucus to get behind Clinton and endorse her as Obama's running mate.
“You can't find in an historic election two more dynamic, inspiring people who could lead this country and lead the Democratic Party for years to come,” Johnson said.
Johnson urged Clyburn to do what he said needs to be done for the sake of party unity. Johnson is a close friend and informal adviser to Clinton. He supported her candidacy for president.