Monday, December 10, 2007

Barbara Lee endorses Barack Obama

Sen. Barack Obama today got a big endorsement from Rep. Barbara Lee of Oakland.

Lee is a major force in progressive politics and an important leader in the African American community of California.

''He does represent that bridge to the future; he reprsents hope, new direction which our country desperate needs,'' Lee told the San Francisco Chronicle this morning. ''This is a very powerful and defining moment for our country, and my conscience is my guide. I can't sit on the sidelines when we have an opportunity to move forward.''

Lee was one of the leaders of the anti-war movement in Congress. She is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

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