Magic Johnson Endorses Specter After Chance Meeting

Hall of Fame Point Guard Magic Johnson, Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA)
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At a town hall at the University of Pennsylvania last Friday, Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) surprised students by showing up alongside basketball Hall-of-Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

Johnson and Specter met by chance right before the town hall.

“This young man is a person who really cares about America,” Johnson said. “I only hope to do half as much as he’s done.”

Johnson endorsed Specter and also said he’s a “treasure.”

And Specter’s obviously proud of the endorsement: He just tweeted about it.

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