Clinton endorsements con't. 6/21/07 - 6/27/07

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6/27/2007

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Endorses Hillary Clinton
The Clinton Campaign announced today the endorsement of California Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, illustrating the growing support she has in the Golden State.

"Hillary Clinton is the candidate with the experience and strength to lead our nation in a new direction," said Roybal-Allard. "I have witnessed first hand her commitment to reach out to people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, and bring them together toward a common goal. We need her kind of leadership in the White House."

Congresswoman Roybal-Allard is a political pioneer, who became the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress in 1992. Before that, she represented the 56th Assembly District of California for six years. Roybal-Allard has made public health issues a priority during her congressional tenure, building on the legacy of her late father, Congressman Edward Roybal, who was a founding member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and represented his Los Angeles district for 30 years.




6/26/07
Boston City Council President Feeney, Councillor LaMattina Endorse Clinton

Hillary Clinton received the endorsements of Boston City Council President Maureen Feeney and Councillor Salvatore LaMattina today, reflecting her growing support in the Bay State.

"We need to return strong, principled leadership to the White House," said Feeney, who has served on the Council since 1993 and is only the second woman to lead the body. "Hillary Clinton is the only candidate who has the experience to lead from her first day in office."

"Hillary Clinton has demonstrated time and again her commitment to the working families of Boston and the nation," said LaMattina, who chairs the City and Neighborhood Services Committee. "She is uniquely qualified to be our next President."




6/25/07
Former SC governor Riley to endorse Hillary Clinton

GREENVILLE, SC (AP) - Former US Education Secretary Richard Riley will endorse New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's Democratic presidential campaign Tuesday at a news conference in Columbia.

The former South Carolina governor also supported the campaign of former President Bill Clinton in 1992, then served as education secretary for both of Clinton's terms.

111th Governor of South Carolina
In office
January 10, 1979 – January 14, 1987




6/25/2007
Florida Rep. Corrine Brown Endorses Clinton


"Hillary Clinton has the best combination of strength, experience and intellect to be President and lead from her first day in the White House," Brown said. "As she's repeatedly done as Senator, she will bring people together to get results."


First elected to Congress in 1992, Brown has been an outspoken advocate for expanding the Veterans Affairs budget to provide better healthcare and benefits for soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. As Chair of the Transportation Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials, Brown has worked to pass comprehensive rail safety legislation and strengthen America's Homeland Security.

Before her election to Congress, Brown served 10 years in the Florida House of Representatives.





6/22/07
SENATOR CLINTON RECEIVES
KEY ENDORSEMENTS FOLLOWING UPPER VALLEY VISIT



Hillary’s NH Support Continuing to Grow


MANCHESTER, NH – On the heels of Senator Hillary Clinton’s ninth visit to New Hampshire and a Conversation on stem cell research she held at Dartmouth College in Hanover on June 15th, several key leaders have announced today they have decided to endorse Senator Clinton for President.


The following seven community leaders decided to support Senator Clinton:

State Representative Bernie Benn is currently serving his fourth term and makes the 44th New Hampshire legislator to endorse Senator Clinton. He is the Vice Chair of the House Finance Committee, an architect and former Hanover Democratic Chair.

Mary Chambers is the former Democratic Leader in the House and former NHDP Vice Chair. Also served as a Presidential Elector and DNC Committeewoman. She was a Dean supporter in 2004.

Marion Copenhave is a former State Representative and is a well known activist at Kendal at Hanover retirement community, where she currently resides.

John Hennessey is the former Dean of the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and he was a trustee and chairman of the board at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He is also on the board of trustees at the Vermont Law School and was the first provost at the University of Vermont. John is also a WWII Army veteran. He was Kerry supporter in 2004.

Ralph Hough is a Vietnam Veteran and former Republican Senate President who represented Lebanon for six years in the State House and 16 in the State Senate. He is now a Democrat and he supported Dean in 2004.

Madeleine Kunin, who has already announced her support, was the first and only female Governor of Vermont from 1985 to 1991. She is also a former Deputy Secretary of Education and former Ambassador to Switzerland.

Hilda Sokol is currently retired. She is a former State Representative and former professor of physiology at Dartmouth. She was a Dean supporter in 2004.

Today’s Upper Valley endorsements join a growing list of Hillary supporters in New Hampshire including 43 state legislators.




6/22/2007

Campaign Announces Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership Council
Diverse Group of Community Leaders to Provide Counsel and Outreach

NEVADA – Hillary Clinton’s Nevada Chair Rory Reid today announced the formation of the Nevada Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leadership Council, a wide-ranging group of community leaders endorsing Senator Clinton’s bid for the presidency. The council will serve as an advisory body for the campaign in Nevada, and play an active role in reaching out and organizing AAPI communities for the Nevada Democratic caucus.


The founding members of Hillary Clinton’s Nevada Asian American/Pacific Islander Leadership Council, announced today, are:

Loni Andal, Director of Business Development, North American Title
Lolita S. Catoner, Filipino community activist; Member, Filipino-American Alliance of Nevada
Eun-Woo Chang, Professor of Chemistry, Truckee Meadows Community College; Fellow, American Council on Education (2004)
Dosheen Cook, clinical psychologist
Jesse J. Danen, R.N, MSN specializing in outpatient nursing; Member, Nurses Organization for Veterans Affairs (NOVA)
Jack Dismanopnarong, Thai community activist
Manuel Dumo, Past President, Federation of the Filipino American Organization of Nevada
Dr. S.E. Elia, Chairman, American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Raheela Haq, General Manager, Union Gas Limited
Jeannie Hua, Attorney at Law, Chinese community leader
Phung Jefferson, Attorney at Law
Bryce Kunimoto, Attorney, Hale Lane Peek Dennison and Howard
Steven Kwon, Founder, Asian Chamber of Commerce; Board of Director, Asian American Group
Raymond Lam, President, Chinese American Citizens Alliance
Rozita Lee, community activist
Vida Lin, Asian community leader
Ampaipun (Ann) Melton, Past President, Thai Association of Las Vegas
Oscar Nonis, Asian community leader
Rutt Premsrirut, real estate developer; financier; community activist
Puoy Premsrirut, Partner, Goodman, Brown & Premsrirut
Nancy Quon, Partner, Quon, Bruce & Christensen Law Firm
Ben Racelis, Hawaiian community leader
Dr. Prabhu Rachakonda, pulmonary specialist
Ben Racelis, President, University of Hawaii Alumni Association, Nevada
Elias Seneviratne, President, Universal Friendship of Southern Nevada; Immediate Past President, Sri Lankan American Association
May S. Shelton, former Director, Washoe County Dept. of Social Services; Winner, Nevada Women’s Fund President’s Award
Sophia Song, Chinese community leader
Terry Song, Chinese community leader
Kent Song, Chinese community leader
Jerry Tao, Attorney at Law
Ben Torres, Filipino community coordinator
Kate Torres-Recto, Filipina community leader
Rita Vaswani, Asian American community leader




6/22/07
New Jersey Rep. Albio Sires Endorses Clinton

I’ve seen firsthand Hillary Clinton’s tireless efforts to help the people of New York affected by the attacks of 9/11,” Sires said. “It’s just one example of her strength and leadership that make her uniquely suited to be President.”

Sires was elected to Congress in 2006 after serving as the first Hispanic Speaker of New Jersey’s General Assembly from 2002-2006

Sires also served 12 years as mayor of West New York, creating more affordable housing units than any other municipality in Hudson County by fostering public-private partnerships and the use of targeted tax incentives. Mayor Sires earned the “Community That Works” award from the State of New Jersey for his efforts at “providing innovative and cost-effective services through regionalization.”






6/22/07
Mayors From Across California Endorse Clinton



As Hillary Clinton addressed the 75th U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Los Angeles today, she received the endorsements of 34 current and former California mayors, illustrating her growing support in the Golden State.

"I support Hillary Clinton because she is the candidate that will help boost the prospects of the middle class," said Huntington Park Mayor Elba Guerrero. "Her policies will help more students get a better education beginning with pre-K on to college, and she will help more families achieve the American dream. I urge others to join me in voting for Hillary Clinton."

"Hillary Clinton has my vote because she has the experience and knowledge to lead our country," said Lynwood Mayor Louis Byrd. "She will make a great president."

"There is no doubt that Hillary Clinton is the best candidate for the job of President of the United States,” said Pleasanton Mayor Jennifer Hosterman. “She has a great deal of experience and I’m anxious, as most Americans are, to once again regain our standing in the world. As the first woman mayor of Pleasanton, I am also excited about the possibility of Hillary Clinton as the first woman President. I am confident that America will prosper under her leadership."


CALIFORNIA MAYORS ENDORSING HILLARY TODAY:

Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles Mayor
Otto Lee, Sunnyvale Mayor
Elba Guerrero, Huntington Park Mayor
Laura Lee, Cerritos Mayor
Louis Byrd, Lynwood Mayor
Beverly Johnson, Alameda Mayor
Manuel Lozano, Baldwin Park Mayor
Kris Wang, Cupertino Mayor
Janet Lockhart, Dublin Mayor
Barbara Pierce, Redwood City Mayor
Jennifer Hosterman, Pleasanton Mayor
Ray Soleno, Reedley Mayor
Vicki Vidak-Martinez, Rohnert Park Mayor
Robert Fierro, Commerce Mayor
Ray Luna, Santa Paula Mayor
Daniel Furtado, Campbell Mayor
Henry Manayan, Former Milpitas Mayor
Wendy Baker, Former Fairfax Mayor
Sally Lieber, Former Mountain View Mayor, Assemblywoman
Carol Liu, Former La Canada Mayor
Joaquin Gonzalez, Former Hanford Mayor
Diane Martinez, Former Paramount Mayor
Leticia Vasquez, Former Lynwood Mayor
Ofelia Hernandez, Former Huntington Park Mayor
Juan Noguez, Former Huntington Park Mayor, City Councilman
Emelina Pedras, Former Lynwood Mayor
Maria Davila, Former South Gate Mayor
Frank Quintero, Former Glendale Mayor
Tomas Martin, Former Maywood Mayor
Dan Hauser, Former Arcata Mayor
Thea Gast, Former Arcata Mayor
Alex Stillman, Former Arcata Mayor, Arcata Councilman
Jim Test, Former Arcata Mayor
Cindy Chavez, Former San Jose Vice Mayor





6/22/07

Arkansas Leaders Endorse Clinton

The Clinton Campaign announced the endorsements of Senator Mark Pryor and several other leading Arkansas officials today on the eve of Hillary Clinton’s first campaign visit to the state to address the Democratic State Party's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Saturday.

"Hillary Clinton is one of Arkansas' favorite daughters,” Sen. Pryor said. "She made us proud as First Lady of Arkansas, and she'll do so again as President of the United States. Hillary has the strength and the experience to hit the ground running from her first day in office."

"Hillary’s combination of experience and commitment to Arkansas families is unmatched," said Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel. "She is a leader for all of America and is a candidate who can compete and win in all regions of the country."




LEADING ARKANSANS ENDORSING HILLARY TODAY:


U.S. Senator Mark Pryor
Congressman Marion Berry
Congressman Mike Ross
Congressman Vic Snyder
Former Senator Dale Bumpers
Former Senator David Pryor
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel
State Treasurer Martha Shoffner
Secretary of State Charlie Daniels
State Auditor Jim Wood
Former State Treasurer Jimmie Lou Fisher





6/21/07

Inslee backs Clinton, will co-chair energy advisers
By DAVID AMMONS
AP POLITICAL WRITER

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Thursday and will serve as co-chairman of her energy and environment advisers.


"Hillary Clinton has the vision to lead this country in a clean-energy revolution. She has the toughness, experience, and resolve needed to end the Iraq war and begin rebuilding America's image around the world."

Clinton has the strength to end the Iraq War and to help re-establish U.S. credibility abroad, he said.

"She is uniquely suited to the moment," he said.

Inslee serves the Seattle-area 1st District and previously served Eastern Washington in the Legislature and Congress. He has run for governor, served as a local prosecutor and been regional director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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