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To: American Spirit who wrote (5768)	1/10/2008 3:28:24 PM
From: stockman_scott	Respond to of 149317

Senator John Kerry Endorses Barack Obama's Presidential Bid By Nicholas Johnston and Kristin Jensen Jan. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Former Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry endorsed Barack Obama's White House bid today, saying he ``can bring transformation to our country.'' ``With Barack, we can build a new majority of Americans from all regions who can turn the page on the politics of Karl Rove and begin a new politics, one worthy of our nation's history and promise,'' Kerry said in an e-mail to supporters before appearing at a rally with Obama in South Carolina. Kerry, a Massachusetts senator, was the Democrats' nominee for president in 2004, eventually losing the general election to Republican President George W. Bush. Rove is a former adviser and deputy chief of staff to Bush. ``It doesn't hurt to have the endorsement of any previous candidate or president,'' said James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University in Washington. ``There may be some people loyal to Kerry in a variety of places where this will make a difference.'' South Carolina holds a Democratic primary on Jan. 26, following the Nevada caucuses on Jan. 19. Obama, 46, an Illinois senator, won the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3. He finished second to New York Senator Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire on Jan. 8. A Rasmussen poll showed Obama in the lead in South Carolina, with 42 percent to Clinton's 30 percent, while a SurveyUSA poll in the state pegged Obama's support at 50 percent to Clinton's 30 percent. John Edwards In backing Obama, Kerry passed over his 2004 running mate, former North Carolina Senator John Edwards. Edwards has said on the campaign trail that Kerry should have responded more strongly to attacks during their 2004 campaign. ``I respect his decision,'' Edwards said today in a statement about the endorsement. Obama also picked up an endorsement today from Representative George Miller, a California Democrat who is close to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Senator Tim Johnson of South Dakota will announce later today that he is backing Obama, said his spokeswoman, Julianne Fisher. To contact the reporters on this story: Nicholas Johnston in Washington at njohnston3@bloomberg.net ; Kristin Jensen in Washington at kjensen@bloomberg.net Last Updated: January 10, 2008 12:56 EST