Mass. Gov. Patrick to endorse Obama

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Source: Associated Press

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, a one-time Clinton administration aide, has decided to endorse Barack Obama over rival Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democratic presidential primary, The Associated Press has learned.

Patrick planned to make his declaration next week during a rally with the candidate in Massachusetts, according to a top administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity prior to the official announcement.

While Patrick served in the 1990s as head of the Justice Department's civil rights division under former President Clinton, husband of the New York senator, he also shares a strong connection with Obama from their mutual Chicago heritage and experience as black student leaders at Harvard Law School.


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Patrick and Obama represent a new generation of leaders. This was a key endorsement for Obama.

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1. Here's the announcement from Gov. Patrick...

Via e-mail:

Dear Friends,

The upcoming presidential election is vitally important. Our current fiscal policies have resulted in staggering debt for our grandchildren to repay. Health care costs and quality are impeding the competitiveness of American industry. From gun and gang violence to immigration reform to climate change to the war in Iraq to the response to Katrina, our faith in the ability of government to be a force for positive change has been shaken. We face hard choices in the years ahead, because not just national policy but the national character is at stake.

As a Democrat, I am proud that the field of Democratic contenders is so strong. Many are friends and colleagues with whom I have worked over the years. But frankly, I believe the importance of this election transcends friendships and party. I believe we need unifying, visionary leadership. I believe we need a President who will level with the American people. I believe we need Barack Obama.

On Tuesday, October 23 in Boston, Barack and I will rally supporters of his campaign for president. Please join us. Share his passion, his vision and our cause. Let’s bring about real change by putting American values back into American government.

Hoping to see you there,

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Congrats, Sen. Obama! :applause:

[illinoisprogressive]

2. I knew he would endorse him!!! they are friends and both have Axelrod as an advisor

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4. This was no slam dunk.

Patrick owes his career to the Clintons, and they were twisting his arm.

[Tiggeroshii]

3. That's a good one

Good for them!