(Former GOP Rep. Jim) Leach to endorse Barack Obama

[sabra]

Source: Chicago Trib

Sen. Barack Obama's campaign says former Rep. Jim Leach of Iowa will be among a group of Republicans endorsing the Illinois Democrat's presidential bid today.

After three decades of representing portions of eastern Iowa, Leach lost a bid for reelection in 2006 and moved into academia. He was considered a moderate Republican in Congress and strong advocate for campaign finance reform.

Read more: http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2008/08/leach_to_endorse_barack_obama.html

[Rambis]

1. Speaks volumes

about how moderate pugs feel about John McSame-

[Doctor_J]

2. I wonder who the rest of "the group" will be.

:shrug:

Edit: Note that most of the comments are from wingers. The Trib panders to the fringe right.

[rurallib]

3. Well, being from his district, and having seldom agreed with Mr. Leach

I must say thank you, Jim. But he can do that now that he is out of congress.

[CrazyDude]

4. Why is it that all the failed candidates from 2006 are supporting Obama?

Chafee ... now Leach ...

[LeftishBrit]

5. Well, I wouldn't hold my breath about an endorsement from Santorum!