Obama Campaign Press Release - Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter Endorses Obama

Elected on strong opposition to the Iraq war, Shea-Porter praises Obama

for his judgment in opposing the war, taking principled stands on tough

issues

Shea-Porter will serve as a national co-chair of Obama for America

Manchester, NH -- Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter of New Hampshire's First

District announced today that she is endorsing Senator Barack Obama's

campaign for change. In her successful race to unseat an incumbent

Republican in the 2006 elections, Congresswoman Shea-Porter galvanized

voters by demanding a change of course in Iraq and standing up for

principles.

"Carol's exactly the kind of leader we need in Washington," Senator

Obama said. "When she ran in 2006, Carol didn't care what the polls

said. She ran on her convictions—to end this war in Iraq. And because

she stood up for what she believed in, the voters of New Hampshire stood

with her. That's how we're going to win this election, and it's how

we're going to change Washington."

Congresswoman Shea-Porter will serve as a national co-chair of the Obama

campaign.

"Sen. Barack Obama stands ready to lead our nation for the next eight

years. He will heal our divisions at home and abroad. I know the Senator

will use diplomacy before force wherever possible and will show

intelligent restraint. After all, he was the one who turned a cold,

sober eye on the Iraq evidence and accurately judged it, and wisely

spoke against the war. That showed true leadership and courage."