January 09, 2008 07:08 PM UTC

Perlmutter Endorses Obama

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• by: Colorado Pols

Congressman Ed Perlmutter on Tuesday formally endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for President. Click below for the full press release from Tuesday.

Today, Congressman Ed Perlmutter announced he is endorsing Sen. Barack Obama for President.  Below is Congressman Perlmutter’s statement:

“Colorado’s caucuses are less than one month away on February 5, 2008. In advance of this important date, I feel it is the right time to endorse the candidate that has captured my imagination and represents the promise of hope and change for our country.

I have the highest respect for all of the Presidential candidates and their courage to run and stand up for their values and fight for our country’s future.  I will fight for whomever is the Democratic nominee.  It is no easy task to spend countless hours on the road, away from family, in the spotlight, pushing themselves to the brink to find solutions to our most pressing problems and inspire all of us to participate in this great democracy.

I have known Sen. Obama since 2006, and my family has known him for many years. He is a leader who will fight for the same change I am fighting for — making sure the hard working people of America have the opportunities to get ahead; making critical investments in renewable and alternative energy technologies, education and healthcare; working to keep our nation safe and secure; and restoring hope and optimism across this country.

I am honored to support Sen. Obama, and I look forward to working with him when he is the next President of the United States.”