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HPI EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly endorsed Barack Obama’s presidential campaign today (Brian A. Howey, Howey Politics Indiana). "At a time when too many Americans have lost faith in their government, Senator Obama can move us beyond the politics of stalemate and gridlock that has kept us from meeting the monumental challenges of our time: our dependence on foreign oil, a health care gap that leaves tens of millions uninsured, the steady deterioration of our manufacturing base, and an economy that is not working for working people," Donnelly announced in a statement. "I am looking for a president who can bring this nation together, build bipartisan majorities in Congress, and energize the American people to tackle the tough issues. Senator Clinton is a tenacious fighter for the American people, and particularly for working families, but I believe Barack Obama is the president that we need at this moment in history. He has helped engage over 3 million new voters, tapped into the American people’s powerful desire for change, and pointed the way toward a more hopeful future for our country. We don’t agree on 100 percent of the issues, just as I’m sure that my constituents don’t agree with me on 100 percent of the issues. But we share a commitment to working people—to trade that is fair, job growth at home, and health care that is affordable. And we share a determination to keep our military the strongest in the world, while also giving our veterans the care, support, and respect they have earned. The Democratic Party’s strength comes from its core commitment to the American Dream and from a coalition that is ideologically, economically, geographically, and ethnically diverse. Barack Obama will stand with working families while building that coalition so that we can change this country, and that’s why he’s the best choice for America." He wanted to see how his district voted but he didn’t want to be seen as influencing the vote," said former Indiana Congressman Tim Roemer. Obama carried St. Joseph and Elkhart counties but lost Donnelly’s 2nd CD by a couple of percent. "He just gave this some thought and likes then both but I think he believes Obama can win," said 2nd CD Chairman Butch Morgan. Roemer added, "We’re delighted to get him. Obama is picking up more and more support." Roemer said he was up until 10 p.m. last night making calls to super delegates. He said he had talked with Donnelly several times since January. He also reported ‘very positive" conversations with Indiana’s other two super delegates: U.S. Reps. Pete Visclosky and Brad Ellsworth. Donnelly told HPI on May 4 that his wife and children were backing Obama. He was invigorated to see the demonstrators on the street and said that the youthful support was "inspiring." (IHPI Photo by A. Walker Shaw)
Tags: Barack Obama, Butch Morgan, Joe Donnelly, Tim Roemer
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