EMILY's List backs Obama

[dailykoff]

Boston.com, June 6, 2008 03:00 PM:

Another of Hillary Clinton's most vocal supporters has fallen in line behind Barack Obama, on the eve of her formal endorsement of the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Adding her voice is Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY's List, a political action committee that funds female candidates who support abortion rights. She was withering in her criticism of NARAL's national PAC when it endorsed Obama last month despite a long history with Clinton.

But in a statement issued today, Malcolm is far more conciliatory in pledging her group's support to Obama.

"At every turn in this long journey, Hillary Clinton has filled me with tremendous pride and honored all women with the courage, grace, and dignity of her historic campaign. Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton competed in every state, unleashing a tidal wave of enthusiasm and support. Now that the primaries have concluded, I wholeheartedly congratulate Sen. Barack Obama. He has inspired millions of Americans and shown that he is more than ready to take on Sen. John McCain," the statement says.

more at link: http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/06/emilys_list_bac.html

[cynatnite]

It's not a matter of falling back in line...it's a matter of getting behind the Dem nominee n/t

[OzarkDem]

6. Agree

Like many other Clinton supporters, they have an issues agenda they will continue to promote in addition to supporting the Dem nominee.

[bluestateguy]

1. Major feminist endorsement

The reconciliation is happening even faster than I thought it would.

[Shakespeare]

2. Yay!!!

Most excellent!! :bounce:

[OzarkDem]

3. Great statement!

Obama is very fortunate to have had opponents in this primary who know how to accept the result and move forward to support the party's efforts.

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[ObamaKerryDem]

5. Hell has just frozen over! :o LOL..

But seriously, that's great news. :) Kudos to them for being willing to bury the hatchet and focus on the most important part of this whole thing..the ISSUES and taking our country back from GOP rule!

[KAZ]

7. Great news! We are going to rock!

[dailykoff]

8. I think so too.

I know they were major Clinton backers so it's a good sign that they're helping cool things off.