Fmr MN Republican Gov Endorses Obama

[Hope And Change]

Carlson, ex-GOP Minn. governor, backs Obama

Updated: 2 hrs ago

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Arne Carlson, a former Republican governor in Minnesota, has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Carlson said Thursday that the Illinois senator's stances on the Iraq war, the economy and green energy goals won him over. Carlson, who served from 1991 to 1998, also cited recent comments by GOP Congresswoman Michele Bachmann questioning whether politicians have "pro-America or anti-America views."

"Regardless of our party, regardless of our partisan inclinations, there is no interest more compelling than the interest in the well-being of the United States," Carlson said at a gathering of Obama supporters at the state Capitol.

Carlson added, "He has laid out for this nation a vision for a national purpose."

Carlson was considered a moderate Republican during his two terms in office. This isn't the first Democrat he has backed for political office. He said he considers himself "a Republican maverick."

Minnesota's current governor, Tim Pawlenty, is a strong supporter of GOP hopeful John McCain. Carlson said he wasn't approached about endorsing McCain or asked to stay neutral.


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[BrklynLiberal]

1. All the Repubican cross-over endorsements should bode well for the general

good feeling after Obama is elected.
Those that are dissatisfied should be a very small minority.

[Chichiri]

2. I remember Arne. This is good for us.

:hi:

[mzmolly]

3. Woah!

:wow:

Arne was a popular moderate here and I can't help but think he'll have a positive influence?

[HughMoran]

4. We'll take it

The more Republicans with brains who don't want to go down with the sinking ship, the better.

[Fire_brand]

5. clearly about race