Hank Johnson pitches his tent with the Obama camp

[Ethelk2044]

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-blogs/ajc/politicalinsider/entries/2007/07/30/hank_johnson_pitches_his_tent.html

Hank Johnson has plighted his troth to Barack Obama — the first Democratic congressman in Georgia to publicly align himself with that candidate’s presidential campaign.

As we recall, U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall (D-Macon) sides with John Edwards. Otherwise, Democrats have tried to remain non-aligned.

Iraq is the issue for Johnson:

“Today more than ever, a fundamental change in the way we do our business in Washington is crucial,” said the DeKalb County representative in the release from Chicago. “Barack Obama, who had the sound judgment to oppose the Iraq War early on, is the only candidate who will turn the page on this disastrous foreign policy and lead our nation to a new standing in the world.”

[rinsd]

1. I like Hank Johnson. I think he has surprised some people (nt)

[Benhurst]

2. As Hank Johnson goes,

so goes Hank Johnson.

[jefferson_dem]

3. Great news for Obama, from my home state.

Hank is a fine representative - the perfect elixir to help Georgia's 4th move beyond The McKinney Chronicles.

[MannyGoldstein]

4. Great Statement From Johnson!

Reminds about the war and links Clinton to Bush/Cheney and the "old guard". Beautiful.

I think that the Obama folks have started using a devastating tactic with this type of thing. We'll see what happens...

[Efilroft Sul]

5. Hey, what Johnson hasn't pitched a tent?

Thumbs up to the article's headline writer sneaking that one past the editor!

[illinoisprogressive]

6. Yea for Johnson!!!