Representative George Miller endorses Barack Obama

[MadBadger]

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George Miller endorses Obama
By Lisa Vorderbrueggen
TIMES STAFF WRITER

Article Launched: 01/09/2008 03:01:33 PM PST


Veteran legislator Rep. George Miller, D-Martinez, has endorsed Illinois Sen. Barack Obama for president.
"Barack has the skills and experience that's necessary to really challenge the status quo in Washington, D.C.," Miller said before a press conference Wednesday in San Francisco. "I'm very encouraged by the energy of the people responding to him and his vision of how people can come together to solve the problems that confront us."

Miller cited Obama's extensive grassroots fund-raising campaign, first-place win the Iowa caucus and strong showing in the New Hampshire primary, leadership style and opposition to the Iraq War.

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As for the experience factor that has been the bedrock of Clinton's campaign, Miller, who has served in the House of Representative for more than 30 years, says that longevity in Washington does not always translate into leadership.

"Obama's experience in looking at the evidence led him to conclude that the Iraq War was not a war we should engage in, while Clinton looked at the same evidence and concluded that we should engage in it," Miller said.

"The number of years in (office) is neither here nor there. What matters is the leadership to reach the scores of independent voters and across the political lines to make change.

"I've watched both campaign and I know both candidates and I believe Obama offers us an opportunity to truly change the way we do business in Washington."

[calteacherguy]

1. Alright! nt

[cali]

2. Wonderful

He's a great rep and a very influential one,plus, he's from CA.

[Cha]

3. I like this~ I'm thinking

the people who want Obama are people who do want the change..

"I've watched both campaign and I know both candidates and I believe Obama offers us an opportunity to truly change the way we do business in Washington."