It's Official: Minn. Sen. Klobuchar endorses Obama for president

[Khaotic]

Minn. Sen. Klobuchar endorses Obama for president
By FREDERIC J. FROMMER
Associated Writer

Link: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBAMA_ENDORSEMENT_ILOL-?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2008-03-31-00-15-46

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama picked up the endorsement of Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar Sunday night, giving him another superdelegate supporter.

In a statement provided to The Associated Press, Klobuchar said Obama "has inspired an enthusiasm and idealism that we have not seen in this country in a long time."

Klobuchar, a freshman Democrat, said Obama speaks "with a different voice, bringing a new perspective and inspiring a real excitement from the American people." She compared him to the late Hubert Humphrey, who served as a senator from Minnesota and as vice president.

Obama carried Minnesota by a large margin over rival Hillary Rodham Clinton last month.

"My endorsement reflects both Barack's strong support in my state and my own independent judgment about his abilities," Klobuchar said.

She cited their work together on issues such as ethics reform and toy safety.

"Barack has been a proven agent for change and advocate for middle-class Americans," Klobuchar said.

In a statement, Obama said he's grateful for Klobuchar's support. According to the Obama campaign, Klobuchar is the 64th superdelegate to endorse him since the Feb. 5th Super Tuesday contests.

Last week, Obama picked up the support of Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., giving the candidate a boost heading into the Pennsylvania primary on April 22.

[saltpoint]

1. Impressive first-term Senator from an always-engaged Minnesota,

land of Paul Wellstone, Eugene McCarthy, and excellent muskellunge fishing, all three of which I have supported at one time or another in my life.

[SoFlaJet]

2. K and R

good stuff thank you Amy

[Infinite Hope]

3. Thanks Amy! I've been waiting for this.

Another term in the senate and she could be a higher candidate as well. This is a top-notch Senator.

[mod mom]

4. I hope more pour out before the Clinton campaign leaves a lot of small businesses w/o

payment for services rendered. Cash up front would be wise advise!

[Kukesa]

5. Kick! n/t

[NightWatcher]

6. how sexist of her not to endorse Hillary

should she hand in her vajayjay?

[knixphan]

8. love that Miller-ism. She said it on tv too-

[book_worm]

7. Another Super delegate for Obama.

[Scurrilous]

9. K & R

:thumbsup:

[Laura PourMeADrink]

10. K&R

[Laura PourMeADrink]

11. K%R

[Renew Deal]

12. That's so cool!

:D

[David Zephyr]

13. K&R!

:)

[me b zola]

14. =->

Steady flow of SDs. :thumbsup: