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Feedback on this article Re. Obama Endorsements after WV win for Hillary??

-- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama picked up the endorsement today of three former chairmen of the Securities and Exchange Commission, two of whom were appointed by Republican presidents.

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Arthur Levitt, who was appointed by Bill Clinton; William Donaldson, who was appointed by George W. Bush; and David Ruder, who was appointed by Ronald Reagan, issued a joint statement saying Obama can provide the best leadership during times of ``monumental economic challenges.''

``We believe Senator Obama can provide the positive leadership and judgment needed to take us to a stronger and more secure economic future,'' they said. The statement also was signed by former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, who previously endorsed Obama.

The four men said they appreciated Obama's support for ``balanced regulatory reform. We believe that such a constructive approach can be extended broadly in the economic area as well as elsewhere.''

Levitt, in an interview today on Bloomberg Radio, said their backing was prompted in part by Obama's opposition to a summer gas-tax holiday advanced by Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican John McCain. Obama called the idea a ``gimmick'' because it would save the average driver less than $30.

``Obama alone opposed this as being political and so over the top and we agree with that,'' Levitt said. ``We felt that Obama's position on this particular issue was fair and balanced.''

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  • 1 decade ago
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    OB 08!!

  • 1 decade ago

    The media is grasping at anything and everything they can on this election without actually predicting the winner of the nomination. This is just one more of these things. As for the actual endorsement from the three former chairmen, to some people that is a big deal. If people are paying attention to the key issues at hand, and who is actually voting on issues while still campaigning, the gas tax thing is a big deal, since it really won't save people money, most would be lucky to see a $20 savings in three months.

    As for others, they are going to back who they want to win no matter what the media coverage, no matter what slander campaign the other candidates use, and in the end it will be superdelegates that determine the ultimate winner.

  • winger
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    5 years ago

    would desire to you be extra incorrect? No. Obama is focusing on the nationwide presidential marketing campaign simply by fact the nomination is now notably lots a lock, and adequate time has already been wasted in this protracted conflict with Clinton. that is over. He purely can't arise with the money for to no longer concentration the communicate on McCain to any extent further. Why is it that, as has occurred in purely approximately another modern-day election, whilst the nominees are all yet picked at this component and that they forget two times as many state primaries as you accuse Obama of doing, no one even notices? it particularly is the 1st 3 hundred and sixty 5 days i'm able to keep in mind that anybody gave a rat's tail touching directly to the WV and Nebraska primaries. with the aid of now issues are frequently thoroughly wrapped up. is this the 1st election cycle you have been alive for?

  • 1 decade ago

    It shows that the Hatfields and McCoys, who are soley concerned about themselves,and $30.00, believe like Hillary/McCain that the incedental loss of thousands of highway and bridgeworkers jobs, and the safety of those who travel on them is second, to saying what it takes to get elected. AND...... there's alot of them there kinda folks livin in Keantuky too! LooK OUT! here come the uneducated. Git er dun. The Hillary/McCain politicians know exactly how to exploit the uninformed, and dont mind stooping so low to do so.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Retired is 100% correct. The GOP loves Obama, because they know he is unelectable. McCain is going to win in a landslide in November. The Dems are so dumb.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Obama is well liked and supported by the Republicans because they think he is easier to beat in Nov.

  • 1 decade ago

    I support Obama but what's your question?

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I say OBAMA 08!

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