Obama endorses Feinstein amid challenge from left

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Former President Obama is endorsing Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) as she faces a prominent Democratic challenger.

Obama said in a Friday statement that he was giving his "strong endorsement" and calling Feinstein "one of America's most effective champions for progress to the Senate.”

"She’s always been an indispensable leader for California, and we became dear friends and partners in the fight to guarantee affordable healthcare and economic opportunity for everybody; to protect our planet from climate change, and our kids from gun violence," he added.

Feinstein's reelection campaign blasted out the announcement on Friday, noting the two had worked on "shared priorities" when Obama was a senator and during his administration.

http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/386242-obama-endorses-feinstein-for-senate-bid

[democratisphere]

1. Our true leader has spoken.

I stand with Obama in his support of Senator Dianne Feinstein.

[sheshe2]

2. +1

[mopinko]

6. a true leader who reminds us what the damn message is.

[tomp]

3. What a surprise! nt

[MrScorpio]

4. I'm sure she's coming back

[mcar]

5. Thank you, Mr. President

[brer cat]

7. K&R

[EffieBlack]

8. I dare ANYONE try to get this man under any damned bus.

[NastyRiffraff]

9. Good for him

I'm not surprised at this, but I'm glad he came out and said it.

[Hekate]

10. Good. Hear that, "progressives"?

[left-of-center2012]

11. From the linked article ...

“She failed to secure the California Democratic Party’s endorsement earlier this year,
winning 37 percent of delegates' votes compared to the 54 percent captured by state Senate leader Kevin de León (D).
A candidate must win 60 percent of the vote to secure (California Democratic Party’s) endorsement.

Obama's endorsement comes after former Vice President Joe Biden threw his support behind Feinstein in March.
She's also been endorsed by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), who is considered a potential 2020 White House contender. ”