Obama gets key black support

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Obama gets key black support

By Brian DeBose
September 14, 2007


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, campaigning yesterday in Iowa, has won the endorsements of many key black lawmakers in Washington and across the nation.

The California Legislative Black Caucus decided yesterday to endorse Sen. Barack Obama"s presidential bid, giving him organizing ability and a political boost in the biggest prize on the primary map.

"It"s imperative that we choose the candidate who is committed to addressing the disparity gaps that exist in our communities," said Karen Bass, the vice chairman of the caucus and majority leader of the California Assembly.

The caucus called Mr. Obama, Illinois Democrat, "the only candidate that can unite people to get things done."

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