Rep. Scott endorses Barack Obama for president

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Rep. Scott endorses Barack Obama for president

By Dale Eisman
The Virginian-Pilot
© December 21, 2007
WASHINGTON

U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D- Newport News, endorsed Illinois Sen. Barack Obama for president on Thursday, telling reporters that Obama is the Democrat most likely to break the 44-year Republican hold on Virginia’s 13 electoral votes.

“I have nothing to say about the others,” Scott said of Obama’s rivals for the Democratic nomination. But Obama “has the best chance to bring the country together” and is “the kind of person who can actually accomplish something,” he said.

Scott, the first black person elected to represent Virginia in Congress since Reconstruction, said race would not be a factor in Obama’s reception by Virginia voters. Obama is trying to become the first black person to capture the White House.

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http://hamptonroads.com/2007/12/rep.-scott-endorses-barack-obama-president

[Leo 9]

1. U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott endorses Obama for president

U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott endorses Obama for president


Associated Press - December 20, 2007 3:15 AM ET

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Representative Bobby Scott has announced his support for Senator Barack Obama for president in 2008.

Democrat Scott cited Obama's judgment on the Iraq war and stance on issues such as health care and crime policy in endorsing Obama. Scott said he believes Obama could unite the nation around the challenges it faces.

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Governor Tim Kaine also has endorsed Obama.

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http://www.wavy.com/Global/story.asp?S=7523058

[TheUniverse]

2. Who?

[ClarkUSA]

3. He's only "the first black person elected to represent Virginia in Congress since Reconstruction"

He's well-known in VA and brings a solid organization with him.