U.S. Rep. Abercrombie to "Salute to Labor" crowd: Obama is what this country needs.

[Colobo]

"I want (Mr. Obama) to be the next president of the United States because he's what this country needs!" Rep. Abercrombie said.

Rep. Abercrombie said he knew Mr. Obama's parents because he went to school with his father at the University of Hawaii. Mr. Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.

He pointed out Mr. Obama's appeal to young voters. "He's going to bring people in this election who have never voted before," Rep. Abercrombie said, adding that Mr. Obama will change this country the way it needs to be changed.

Rep. Abercrombie called on union workers to support Sen. Obama.

"When labor votes, labor wins!" Rep. Abercrombie said.

Rock Island County Democratic Central Committee chairman John Gianulis said "between 1,000 to 2,000 people" came to the picnic.

The Illinois Democratic Party and the Illinois Democratic County Chairman's Association endorsed Mr. Obama, Mr. Gianulis said.

Although Mr. Obama seemed to be the favorite at the picnic, campaign staffers for Hillary Clinton and Bill Richardson were on hand, as were local candidates asking for support.

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[tkmorris]

1. WHY would Obama be good for Labor?

I'm not saying he wouldn't, I just can't recall anything specific he says that addresses the concerns of labor. Make your case, I have an open mind.

[Colobo]

3. This might be a good start

http://www.aflcio.org/issues/politics/questionnaires_barackobama.cfm

[tkmorris]

6. Thanks for the link.

That is the sort of information I was looking for. After reading over it I don't see anything groundbreaking really, but it's still good stuff nonetheless. I could live with an Obama candidacy I think.

[Hekate]

2. You tell 'em, Neil Abercrombie!

That's a nice endorsement from the Congressman from Barack Obama's original home state.

Hekate

[illinoisprogressive]

4. Obama has always been with labor in Illinois. they know he supports them.

[Superman Returns]

5. wait a sec...

isn't that the guy who wants to spend thousands on re-doing the congressional gym? either way, his endorsement is good.