Endorsements

Republican and Former Secretary of State Colin Powell formally announced his endorsement of Barack Obama for President this morning, during a widely-anticipated appearance on NBC's Meet the Press. Here's the interview video:

“As gifted as he is, he [McCain] is essentially going to execute the Republican agenda, the orthodoxy of the Republican agenda, with a new face and a maverick approach to it, and he’d be quite good at it,” Mr. Powell said. “But I think we need a generational change.”

August 11, 2008 -- WOODBRIDGE, N.J.-- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that Mayor Richard J. Gerbounka (Linden, N.J.) has endorsed John McCain for president.

"I am proud to support John McCain for president," said Mayor Gerbounka.

John McCain: Photo by Paul Dietzel II (CC)

Mayor Gerbounka formally endorsed John McCain in a press conference held today on the steps of Linden City Hall. State Senator Bill Baroni, who serves as the New Jersey Chairman for John McCain's presidential campaign, was on hand to welcome the endorsement.    » read more »

3/25/2008, Philadelphia, PA – The Liberty City Democratic Club, a key LGBT political group in Pennsylvania, overwhelmingly endorsed Hillary Clinton for President with two-thirds of the members voting for her.

This club’s endorsement further demonstrates Hillary Clinton’s strong support in the LGBT community. The Liberty City endorsement follows a string of endorsements from grassroots LGBT groups like the Steel City Democrats, the Houston Stonewall Democrats, Dallas Stonewall Democrats, and 27 of the 39 members of Board the National Stonewall Democrats.    » read more »

February 26, 2008, Houston, TX - Today, former Texas Governor Mark White endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his plan to provide universal healthcare coverage and ability to stand up to the special interests in Washington that have blocked so much progress in recent years. Governor White's endorsement is the first by a Texas governor in this election.    » read more »

February 26, 2008, Cleveland, OH - Today, at a press conference in Cleveland, Ohio, United States Senator Christopher Dodd endorsed Barack Obama for president.

Below is Senator Dodd's statement:    » read more »

2/24/2008, COLUMBUS, OH – Today, Senator Hillary Clinton received the endorsement of the Akron Beacon Journal in the upcoming Ohio presidential primary.

In their endorsement editorial, the Beacon Journal wrote, “the country is best-served by the president with the knowledge, savvy and temperament to push Washington forward… Hillary Clinton is the more proven leader.”

Excerpts of the endorsement follow below:

Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary    » read more »

February 17, 2008, Columbus, OH - Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray today endorsed Senator Barack Obama for president, citing his unique ability to bring people together to change our politics.

"I believe in Senator Obama's inspirational message and his effort to create a politics that will bring people together," Treasurer Cordray said. "That is the kind of leadership we are working to provide in Ohio, and it is badly needed to change the federal government in Washington."    » read more »

Former U.S. Rep. and Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox, Former U.S. Rep. Chapman, and State Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos Endorse Hillary Clinton

2/18/2008, Austin, TX - Texans for Hillary announced today the support of three influential Texas leaders –Former U.S. Congressman and Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox, former U.S. Congressman Jim Chapman, and State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos - who will mobilize grassroots support within their communities for Hillary ahead of the March 4 Texas primary and caucus.    » read more »

Former State Senator Barrientos joins other Latino Officials in Backing Hillary Clinton

2/18/2008, Texas - Citing her 35 years of strength and experience, former State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos endorsed Sen. Hillary Clinton for President.    » read more »

February 18, 2008, ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that California State Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines (R-Fresno) and members of the California State Assembly have endorsed John McCain for president.    » read more »

February 18, 2008, ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that Congressman George "Doc" Hastings and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers have endorsed John McCain for president.

"John McCain is the right candidate to lead our party to victory in November," said Congressman Hastings. "His strong conservative principles mean the voters in my district can trust him to lead our country in the right direction from his first day in the Oval Office."    » read more »

February 18, 2008, ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that an additional 35 Republican National Committee Members have endorsed John McCain for president.

"This latest round of endorsements goes to show that the Republican Party is rallying around John McCain," said RNC Vice Chairman Chuck Yob. "Republicans across the country are confident that John McCain is the leader best prepared to serve as commander in chief from day one, and they know he is the one candidate who can defeat either Senator Clinton or Senator Obama in November."    » read more »

February 18, 2008, ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) has endorsed John McCain for president.

"John McCain is a true fiscal conservative. As president he will fight to cut wasteful spending and lower taxes for American families," said Congressman Tiberi. "He has the experience and the courage to make the tough calls to get things done, and I am proud to endorse him for president."    » read more »

February 18, 2008, ARLINGTON, VA -- At a press conference in Houston today, former President George H.W. Bush endorsed John McCain for president.

President Bush made the following statement on his endorsement:    » read more »

1/21/2008 -- The Clinton Campaign today announced the endorsement of former Indiana Governor Joe Kernan and First Lady Maggie Kernan.

“The stakes in this election are high, and it will take a leader with Hillary Clinton’s strength and experience to tackle the challenges we face,” Joe Kernan said. “Not only is she the best qualified candidate, Hillary will win in November, take back the White House, and deliver real results for America.”

Kernan served as Lieutenant Governor from 1997 to 2003, and before that was Mayor of South Bend from 1988 to 1996.    » read more »