David Obey Endorses Obama

[sandnsea]

From The Nation:

David Obey really did want to vote for John Edwards for president.

In fact, aside from the former candidate himself, there could be few better barometers than the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee for defining where "the Edwards vote" is headed now that his backers must choose between New York Senator Hillary Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama.

And Obey has made that choice.

"For eight long years, in extreme partisanship, George W. Bush has governed this country by dividing it," the senior Democrat from Wisconsin explained in an email sent to this reporter after we spoke about the race Thursday. "(Bush) has pursued disastrous foreign and domestic policies and has stubbornly refused to listen to anyone's views except those who march in lockstep with him. America desperately needs a new president who can reach across old barriers to form new alliances that can produce a new era of optimism and a healthier respect for the needs of others. I had originally supported John Edwards for President, but with his withdrawal I am voting for Barack Obama."

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/CGMqb

[NoBorders]

1. Another cultist! n/t

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

2. See?! Proof it's a cult!

:P

[sandnsea]

3. rotflmao

Oh shit, my sides hurt, now that's funny!! lol.

[thevoiceofreason]

4. Isn't he big in Wisconsin?

When is Wisconsin's primary?

[sandnsea]

5. Feb 19th

Obey is a good endorsement, Feingold would be better though. Looks like he'll take the Boxer route though.

[sandnsea]

6. kick for something different n/t