CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT
Categories: Politics and Elections
Written By: Shawn Williams
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson who represents Texas Congressional District 30 has endorsed Senator Barack Obama in the Democratic Presidential race. In a statement sent to Dallas South, Rep. Johnson explains how she came to her decision.
Senator Obama’s campaign has generated interest in young Americans who have never before been involved in politics.
“Almost two years ago, I endorsed John Edwards before any Democratic candidates declared their candidacy.” said Congresswoman Johnson. “I remained loyal to that commitment until he left the race.”
It seems the Texas Democrat was swayed by the enthusiasm Senator Obama has brought to the race. “Senator Obama’s campaign has generated interest in young Americans who have never before been involved in politics,” she said. “American needs these young people not only for their vote in this election, but for their continued participation in the future of our country.”
Since I live in Congresswoman Johnson’s district, I have been anticipating which candidate she would support. After Rep. Maxine Waters of California endorsed Senator Clinton, I didn’t know which way Rep. Johnson might go. I was glad to learn that Rep. Johnson endorsed Barack Obama, which means he should get her super delegate.
“I respect both candidates very much, and I have known Senator Clinton for a very long time,” said Johnson, “but because Senator Obama has been able to generate new interest among young bright minds, I am endorsing Senator Obama.” I appreciate the congresswoman for representing my interest and what I believe is the interest of the majority of our district.
February 7th, 2008 at 7:30 am
I was very curious to see how this played out. I am glad to see she didn’t tarry in making her decision. We now must be vigilant to ensure That there are no “repercussions”
February 7th, 2008 at 8:25 am
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February 7th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
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February 23rd, 2008 at 11:07 am
Americans and our short memory. The fact is that Hilary has worked to help people for 35 yrs in respect to the Federal goverment. From working to impeach Nixon in the 70’s to health care now. Obama on the other hand has done most of his civil work in community service which is probably not going to help much. Remember Jimmy Carter as great a speaker and leader of change he was they squashed him in Washington and this is an example of what I am trying to convey.
He came in after Nixon which a few of us remember as crooks who he even had a hand in the Kent State murders and suprise now we have a unknown / untested candidate again in Obama. As I remember it didn’t go good for Carter as it probably won’t for Obama as I see alot of talk but nothing else (Jimmy’s was Trust Me and Obama is Change) Bull. Now we have another crook in the white house named George Bush / Dick Chenny / the whole staff. It seems the republican party including alot of news networks are pushing Obama down our throats. He speaks good, has virtualy no qualifications, and dosen’t have a clue what he is in for. So get ready for nothing for the next 4 yrs if Obama wins so Jeb Bush can come to save the day in 2012 with more crooks and maybe give missles and train another bunch of terrorist.
I just wish the crooks (republican party) to tell us all who to invest in so we all can get rich. I mean they got the News Channels, Religous right, the NRA, the Military, Saudi’s/Oil/Auto/Construction companies (Halibuton, etc.), Corp America and oh yeah FOX. It would seem that one of these would tell us how to get in their click.
November 12th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I need 2 tickets to the Inaguration. Please call me at 214-845-0589 so I can pick them up in Dallas. or Mail them to Hooks Vacuum, 118 East Main Street, Richardson, TX 75081.
Thanks a bunch!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
I THINK THAT BAILING OUT BANKS IS NOT THE ANSWER TO THE ECONOMY RISING BACK UP. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT IF YOU WOULD BAIL OUT THE MIDDLE CLASS AND THE LOWER CLASS, WORKING CITIZEN. WITH AT LEAST $50,000-$100,000 PER FAMILY, THE ECONOMY WILL SKI ROCKET . BECAUSE THE PEOPLE WILL HAVE MONEY TO SPEND, IT THE PEOPLE THAT’S GOING TO CAUSE THE ECONOMY TO RISE, BACK UP. THE BANKS IS NOT EVEN LOANING ANY MONEY.PEOPLE ARE STEADY LOSING THERE JOBS. AND WHAT LITTLE MONEY THEY DO HAVE THEY ARE HOLDING ON TO IT.THOSE BILLIONS THAT WAS LOAN OUT TO THE COMPANY, SHOULD HAVE BEEN BILLIONS BAILED OUT TO THE CITIZEN. YOU SAID ,ABOUT THE FIRST OF JAN. YOU WERE GOING TO PUT MONEY IN THE PEOPLE POCKETS, WELL $600-$1200 IS NOT EVEN ENOUGH TO BUY A MONTH WORTH GROCERY FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR. IT’LL HELP, BUT IT NOT ENOUGH. THAT BILLIONS THAT WERE LOANED OUT TO OTHER COMPANY WAS WASTED. THERE ARE HUNGRY FAMILIES AND CHILDREN . THANKS