Obama Camp Release on Kilpatrick Endorsement

CONGRESSWOMAN CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA

Chicago, IL – Today, United States Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (MI-13) endorsed Barack Obama.

Obama is 36.5 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Congresswoman Kilpatrick said, “We are at a very important time for our nation today and we must unite together to win in November. I am proud to announce my support for Barack Obama. From his years fighting for the poor on the South Side of Chicago to his proven commitment to working families in the United States Senate, Barack has proven he can lift up our nation and put the needs of our families and children first. We need change in our country today, and we need a leader who will end the war in Iraq and end the eight years of the failed policies of George W. Bush. Our families and our children deserve more – they deserve a President who has fought for change his entire life, and brought real results. Today we are uniting behind Barack Obama, and together we can win in November.”

Senator Barack Obama said, “I am grateful for Congresswoman Kilpatrick's support. She has been a leader for Michigan families and has worked hard for the people of her district for years. It is critically important that we win Michigan. The people of Michigan – and Americans across the country – cannot afford four more years of the failed economic policies of the Bush Administration, and that is what John McCain is offering. I'll be a President who fixes our economy, brings good jobs to Michigan, and helps lift up Michigan families and all Americans.”