Take it Easley ...

It's a good sign for Hillary that, at this stage in the campaign, North Carolina's governor Mike Easley would endorse her.

Clearly, this cycle has demonstrated that a governor's endorsement is vastly more helpful than the endorsement of a U.S. Senator. This makes sense; Governor's have organizations and machines (think Ed Rendell). And they actually live in the state.

... So this isn't merely a PR move, it could actually have electoral ramifications.

Remember, Hillary doesn't need to win NC. If she wins Indiana, and comes close in NC, it's a "win" ...