Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz, Kansas Democratic Party Chair Larry Gates, Alaska superdelegates Cindy Spanyers and Blake Johnson and West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd announced the support for Barack. Here is the report of Bryd's endorsement from the Charleston Gazette.
Sen. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., endorsed Barack Obama for president shortly after noon today, focusing on his hope to end the Iraq War.
"As people all across this great nation know, I have been one of the most outspoken opponents of the Bush administration's misguided war in Iraq and its saber rattling around the globe," Byrd said.
He said he had "no intention of involving myself in the Democratic campaign for President in the midst of West Virginia's primary election. But the stakes this November could not be higher."
Byrd praised both Obama and Hillary Clinton, saying their "integrity, honor, love for this country and strong belief in our Constitution I deeply respect...
"Barack Obama is a noble-hearted patriot and humble Christian, and he has my full faith and support," Byrd concluded.
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