Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) endorses Barack Obama

[politicasista]

It's not suprising he was leaning towards Obama (My other congressman Jim Cooper endorsed him also). He helped bring the lottery to this state, which has really benefited high school seniors wanting to get in to college. He has clashed with governor Bredesen a few times also. (He is more liberal than Harold Ford Jr. also).

By Sam Graham-Felsen - Feb 4th, 2008 at 8:20 pm EST



NASHVILLE, TN—Congressman Steve Cohen announced today his endorsement of Senator Barack Obama's candidacy for President. Representative Cohen, a fourth-generation Memphian who has dedicated his life to public service, cited Obama's ability to bring new people into the process, to inspire the country to come together for real change, and to tackle our biggest challenges.



"As much as I respect both candidates in the 2008 Democratic Primary, my choice is clear," said Rep. Cohen. "Senator Barack Obama is the candidate that I trust to be the agent for change that our nation so desperately needs at this time. Barack Obama is the agent of change. He will demand higher ethical standards so that the government finally belongs to the people once again, and he will bring our troops home. This nation can be proud to have such a candidate running for president."

Cohen was joined by Pastor Keith Norman, a faith leader in the Memphis community. Both cited Senator Obama's record as an agent for change and the values he will bring to the White House, and will join the statewide coalition that the Obama campaign has built in Tennessee.

"Hope is more than a platform", Pastor Keith Norman said. "As a father, a pastor, and community leader, I am doing all I can to see Barack and Michelle Obama in the White House."