Republican former Mass. governor endorses Obama

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http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jH5hJZpqsw9f2rel0QANnhN6c96gD940SK480

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SALEM, N.H. (AP) — Former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld, a Republican, endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president on Friday, citing the senator's steady leadership, good judgment and ability to unify Democrats, Republicans and independents.

"Sen. Obama is a once-in-a-lifetime candidate who will transform our politics and restore America's standing in the world," Weld said in a statement.

"We need a president who will lead based on our common values and Sen. Obama demonstrates an ability to unite and inspire. Throughout this campaign I've watched his steady leadership through trying times and I'm confident he is the best candidate to move our country forward," he said.

Weld joined other prominent Republicans endorsing Obama over GOP nominee John McCain in the campaign's final weeks, including former Secretary of State Colin Powell, former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson and Scott McClellan, former press secretary to President Bush.

[demnan]

1. Aw Shucks

I was hoping it was Romney!

[DS1]

2. I knew it would be Weld

Ask him about Jesse Helms some time :rofl:

[SpiralHawk]

3. I always kinda liked Weld...

I disliked a good bit of what he did, but he himself always seemed affable and intelligent. He and John Kerry faced off in a series of debates a long time ago, when Weld challenged for the Senate seat Kerry holds. Now that was high -- and intelligent -- political theater on both sides. It was the way democracy is supposed to work...

Why Weld would have ever remained a Republicon after the party degenerated so corruptly and pathetically years ago, one can only wonder...

[VWolf]

5. Same here. Always liked the guy

if not his politics.

He was governor while I was in grad school.

[Kerrytravelers]

4. Wonder how McCain/Palin plan on writing this off...

:rofl:

[yardwork]

6. Romney?

This is hughllll