Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) endorses Obama

[Adelante]

Obama was endorsed today by Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS), chairman of the Homeland Security Committee.

"Barack Obama had the judgment to oppose the war in Iraq from the start," Thompson in a statement, "and he will restore America's standing around the world and secure our homeland by giving our first responders the equipment and support they need."

This is the 16th red-state endorsement Obama has received, about 35 percent of his total endorsements. Thompson is African American, and blacks in Mississippi make up an estimated 37% of the total population. Mississippi holds its primary on March 11 and has 33 pledged delegates (40 total).

*** UPDATE *** Thompson represents the 18th member of the Congressional Black Caucus who has endorsed Obama.

[Kittycat]

1. K&R

[Unsane]

2. MS is a Super Tuesday state I believe.

[Adelante]

3. March 11 nt

[Unsane]

6. Thanks.

[ShortnFiery]

4. Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, not too shabby!

:yourock: Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) :patriot:

[Cha]

5. Groovin' Bennie Thompson!

Bless his Southern Heart!

[Tom Rinaldo]

7. Nice pick up for Obama. n/t

[ellisonz]

8. .

:patriot: