Joe Biden's Endorsement Shock and Awe

February 29-March 2, 2020 Endorsements Signal Coalescing of the Establishment

ema 3/3/20 - Former Vice President Joe Biden achieved unremarkable results in the first three contests [4th in Iowa at 15.8%, 5th in New Hampshire at 8.4% and 2nd in Nevada at 20.2%], but his strong showing in the Feb. 29 South Carolina primary (48.7%) looks like a turning point.  In the next two days, two of the more moderate candidates, former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ended their campaigns and announced their support for Biden. 

Biden had already been doing well in endorsements, announcing about 1,400 since the start of his campaign.  However in the two days between the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday the Biden campaign announced a veritable flood of endorsements.  The endorsapalooza started with two press releases on the evening of February 29, followed by 12 press releases on endorsements on March 1, and what must be a record 26 endorsement press releases on March 2.*  The clear message is a coalescing of establishment Democrats behind Biden's candidacy.

*The March 2 number might have been even greater. The releases did not include the endorsements by Buttigieg (+), Klobuchar (+) and O'Rourke (+).


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March 3, 2020

ICYMI:Support for Joe Biden Explodes on Super Tuesday

Ahead of 14 Super Tuesday contests today, support for Joe Biden has exploded across the country as scores of influential elected officials, Democratic party figures, and community leaders announce their endorsements — a clear sign that Democrats are coalescing behind Biden as the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump.

In total, more than 125 leaders announced their support yesterday for Biden, bringing the total to more than 1,500 leaders backing him since he announced his campaign last April. Today’s endorsements include three former presidential candidates — former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, and former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke — who all joined Biden yesterday in Dallas, Texas to get out the vote.

The endorsements came from key Super Tuesday states, including Arkansas, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, as well as states that vote later in March, such as Arizona, Illinois, and Ohio. 

Biden also continues to lead the field in Congressional endorsements with support from 54 U.S. Representatives and seven U.S. Senators, including the most endorsements from members of both the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Biden also has garnered the endorsements from 11 Members of Congress who represent districts that flipped from red to blue in 2018. The support reflects the broad and diverse coalition Biden has been building to ensure we unite the party, unite the country, and beat Trump.

Leaders who announced their endorsements yesterday include:
  • Pete Buttigieg, Former South Bend Mayor, Indiana
  • Amy Klobuchar, Senator, Minnesota
  • Beto O’Rourke, Former Congressman, Texas
  • Harry Reid, former Senate Majority Leader, Nevada
  • Tammy Duckworth, Senator, Illinois
  • Gil Cisneros, Congressman, California
  • Veronica Escobar, Congresswoman, Texas
  • Marcia L. Fudge, Congresswoman, Ohio
  • Jerry McNerney, Congressman, California
  • Collin Peterson, Congressman, Minnesota
  • Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor
  • Mark Kelly, Navy combat veteran & retired NASA astronaut, Arizona
  • Michael Hancock, Mayor of Denver, Colorado
  • Steve Adler, Mayor of Austin, Texas
  • Mark Udall, Former Senator, Colorado
  • Maggie Fox, Former President and CEO of the Climate Reality Project and the Climate Action Fund, Colorado
  • Henry Beck, Treasurer, Maine
  • Vicky Kennedy, Massachusetts
  • Alyssa Milano
  • Debra Messing
  • Chad Griffin, Former president of Human Rights Council
  • Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit the led the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of same-sex marriage
  • Ken Spaulding, Former Chairman of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus and State Representative, North Carolina
  • Andy Berke, Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Larken Egleston, Charlotte City Councilman, North Carolina
  • Heath Shuler, former Congressman, North Carolina
  • Will Bond, State Senator, Arkansas
  • Andrew Collins, State Representative, Arkansas
  • Tippi McCullough, State Representative, Arkansas
  • Mark Mallory, former Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Robert Gallegos, Houston City Councilor, Texas
  • John Whitmere, Texas State Senator, Texas
  • Jessica González, State Representative, Texas
  • Miguel Solis, Dallas ISD Trustee, Texas
  • Judge Clay Jenkins, Dallas County, Texas
  • Drew Edmondson, former Attorney General and 2018 Democratic Nominee for Governor, Oklahoma
  • Scott Inman, former Oklahoma House Minority Leader, Oklahoma
  • Steve Kouplen, former Oklahoma House Minority Leader, Oklahoma
  • Jana Harkins, Activist, Oklahoma
  • Cathy Cummings, Mayor of Village, Oklahoma
  • Eric Proctor, Former Oklahoma Assistant Democratic Leader, Oklahoma
  • James Lockhart, Former Oklahoma State Representative, Oklahoma
  • Ben Sherrer, Former Oklahoma Democratic Floor Leader, Oklahoma
  • David Perryman, House Democratic Floor Leader, Oklahoma
  • Jason Lowe, State Representative, Oklahoma
  • Brian Renegar, Former Oklahoma Assistant Democratic Floor Leader, Oklahoma
  • Ed Cannaday, Former Oklahoma State Representative, Oklahoma
  • Ben Loring, State Representative, Oklahoma
  • Adam Ebbin, State Senator, Virginia
  • Jeremy McPike, State Senator, Virginia
  • John Edwards, State Senator, Virginia
  • Barbara Favola, State Senator, Virginia
  • Charniele Herring, Virginia House Majority Leader, Virginia
  • Richard “Rip” Sullivan, Virginia House Democratic Caucus Chair, Virginia
  • Don Scott, Delegate, Virginia
  • Alex Askew, Delegate, Virginia
  • Mark Levine, Delegate, Virginia
  • Martha Mugler, Delegate, Virginia
  • Luke Torian, Delegate, Virginia
  • Dan Helmer, Delegate, Virginia
  • Phyllis Randall, Chair of Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Virginia
  • Mike Turner, Member of Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Virginia
  • John Foust, Member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Virginia
  • Jim Holland, Member of Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, Virginia
  • Tannia Talento, Member of Arlington County School Board, Virginia
  • Stephanie Lynch, Member of Richmond City Council, Virginia
  • Pamela Yeung, Member of Stafford County School Board, Virginia
  • Taikein Cooper, Prince Edward County Democratic Party Chair, Virginia
  • Praveen Meyyan, Secretary of the Virginia Asian Advisory Board, Virginia
  • Marc Broklawski, Virginia DNC Member, Virginia
  • Steven Cochran, Virginia DNC Member, Virginia
  • Molly Ward, Former Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources and former Mayor of Hampton, Virginia
  • Tiffany Boyle, Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue, Virginia
  • Sheila Olem, Vice Mayor of the Town of Herndon, Virginia
  • Bobby Mathieson, Former Delegate, Virginia
  • Cheryl Turpin, Former Delegate, Virginia
  • Anita James Price, Member of Roanoke City Council, Virginia
  • Djuna Osbourne, Member of Roanoke City Council, Virginia
  • Brenda Hamilton, Clerk of Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia
  • Andria McLellan, Councilwoman, Virginia
  • Glenn Nye, Former Congressman, Virginia
  • Anne Gobi, State Senator, Massachusetts
  • Danielle Gregoire, State Representative, Massachusetts
  • Ruth Balser, State Representative, Massachusetts
  • Michael O. Moore, State Senator, Massachusetts
  • Daniel Cahill, State Representative, Massachusetts
  • Colleen Garry, State Representative, Massachusetts
  • Daniel J. Hunt, State Representative, Massachusetts
  • Kay Khan, State Representative, Massachusetts
  • Alice Peisch, State Representative, Massachusetts
  • Edward F. Coppinger, State Representative, Massachusetts
  • Brian Arrigo, Revere Mayor, Massachusetts
  • Justin Hurst, Springfield City Council President, Massachusetts
  • Kateri B. Walsh, Springfield City Councilor, Massachusetts
  • Winthrop Farwell, Jr., Brockton City Councilor, Massachusetts
  • Karen Canfield, Scituate Selectman, Massachusetts
  • Mark D’Agostino, Brockton School Committee Member, Massachusetts
  • Bob Markel, former Springfield Mayor, Massachusetts
  • Stephen Brewer, former State Senator, Massachusetts
  • Michael Perotto, former Worcester City Councilor, Massachusetts
  • William Eddy, former Worcester City Councilor, Massachusetts
  • Francis A Ford, former Worcester County Clerk of Courts, Massachusetts
  • Bill Samaras, former Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts
  • Pat Fabian, Armstrong County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • Tony Amadio, Beaver County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • Kevin Boozel, Butler County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • Tom Chernisky, Cambria County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • B.J. Smith, Cambria County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • Vince Vicites, Fayette County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • Blair Zimmerman, Greene County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • Sherene Hess, Indiana County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • Loretta Spielvogel, Lawrence County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • Larry Maggi, Washington County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • Gina Cerilli, Westmoreland County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
  • Roy Romer, Former Governor, Colorado
  • Mark Ferrandino, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Colorado
  • Rhonda Fields, State Senator, Colorado
  • Angela Williams, State Senator, Colorado
  • Shannon Bird, State Representative, Colorado
  • Jeni James Ardnt, State Representative, Colorado
  • Millie Hamner, Former State Representative, Colorado
  • Christine Scanlan, Former State Representative, Colorado
  • Blanca Uzteca O'Leary, Former DNC Member, Colorado
  • Cavanaugh O'Leary, Community Leader, Colorado
  • Susan Rubio, State Senator, California
  • Blanca Rubio, State Assemblywoman, California
Over this past weekend, leaders from key Super Tuesday and battleground states announced their support after Biden’s South Carolina victory:
  • Bobby Scott, Congressman, Virginia
  • Jennifer Wexton, Congresswoman, Virginia
  • Don Beyer, Congressman, Virginia
  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Congresswoman, Florida
  • Greg Stanton, Congressman, Arizona
  • Terry McAuliffe, Former Governor, Virginia
  • Barbara Boxer, Former Senator, California
  • Blanche Lincoln, Former Senator, Arkansas
  • Darrio Melton, Selma Mayor, Alabama
  • Jesse White, Secretary of State, Illinois
  • Betty Yee, State Controller, California
  • Walter Burnett, Chicago Alderman, Illinois 
  • Carol Alvarado, State Senator and Democratic Caucus Chair, Texas
  • Billy Richardson, State Representative, North Carolina
  • Sherita Moon Seawright, Episcopal Supervisor of the Women's Missionary Society of the 9th Episcopal District of the AME Church, Alabama
  • Fred Guttenberg, Gun Safety Activist, Florida
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View from the In-Box

Time Stamp is California Time


March 2, 2020                  
9:38 PM
ICYMI: Houston Chronicle Endorses Joe Biden Ahead of Super Tuesday
9:24 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson Endorses Joe Biden for President
8:42 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Biden for President Announces New Slate of Endorsements in Arkansas
7:47 PM
PRESS RELEASE: California Congressman Jerry McNerney Endorses Joe Biden for President
7:29 PM
PRESS RELEASE: More Colorado Leaders Endorse Joe Biden
6:17 PM
ICYMI: Jim Obergefell Endorses Joe Biden for President
4:22 PM
ICYMI: Former Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin Endorses Joe Biden
3:15 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Former Mayor of Charlottesville Mike Signer Endorses Joe Biden
3:09 PM
ICYMI: San Diego Union-Tribune Endorses Joe Biden Ahead of Super Tuesday
2:41 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Mayor of Chattanooga Andy Berke Endorses Joe Biden for President of the United States
2:03 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma Leaders Endorse Joe Biden
1:49 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Former Mayor of Cincinnati Mark Mallory Endorses Joe Biden
1:45 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Ohio Congresswoman Marcia Fudge Endorses Joe Biden for President
1:36 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Former North Carolina Congressman Heath Shuler Endorses Joe Biden for President
12:01 PM
ICYMI: Austin Mayor Steve Adler Endorses Joe Biden
11:41 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Joe Biden’s Bay State Support Grows to Over 100 Endorsements from Massachusetts Leaders
11:35 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Former Nevada Senator and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Endorses Joe Biden
11:29 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Virginia House Majority Leader Charniele Herring and 30 Top Virginia Leaders Endorse Joe Biden
11:08 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Former Colorado Senator Mark Udall and Maggie Fox Endorse Joe Biden for President
9:35 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Texas Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Endorses Joe Biden
9:24 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Endorses Joe Biden for President
9:00 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Texas State Representative Jessica González Endorses Joe Biden
8:32 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth Endorses Joe Biden for President
7:52 AM
PRESS RELEASE: California Congressman Gil Cisneros Endorses Joe Biden
7:10 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Former Chairman of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus and State Representative Ken Spaulding Endorses Joe Biden for President
4:06 AM
ICYMI: Democrats from Super Tuesday and Battleground States Rally Behind Joe Biden

March 1, 2020               
7:44 PM
ICYMI: California State Controller Betty Yee Endorses Joe Biden for President
7:14 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Congressman Don Beyer Thanks Pete Buttigieg, Endorses Joe Biden
5:24 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Former California Senator Barbara Boxer Endorses Joe Biden
3:53 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Arizona Congressman and Former Mayor of Phoenix Endorses Joe Biden for President
2:50 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Reverend Sherita Moon Seawright Endorses Joe Biden for President
1:29 PM
PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina State Representative Billy Richardson Endorses Joe Biden for President
12:14 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton Endorses Joe Biden
7:19 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Texas State Senator Carol Alvarado Endorses Joe Biden
6:26 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Darrio Melton of Selma Endorses Joe Biden
5:31 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Former Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln Endorses Joe Biden for President
4:53 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz Endorses Joe Biden
3:29 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett Endorse Joe Biden

February 29, 2020                  
5:43 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott Endorses Joe Biden
4:33 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe Endorses Joe Biden



Biden for President Press Releases

March 2, 2020

ICYMI: Houston Chronicle Endorses Joe Biden Ahead of Super Tuesday

“The former vice president is best positioned to build a diverse coalition that can win in the fall and begin governing on Day One in the White House.”

Today, the Houston Chronicle endorsed Joe Biden for President. The paper had previously announced support for Senator Amy Klobuchar. In their endorsement of Biden, the Houston Chronicle cited his record of progressive change and highlighted his ability to unite our country to defeat Donald Trump.
 
Houston Chronicle: Editorial: We recommend Joe Biden in Texas Super Tuesday Democratic presidential primary

...Biden’s empathy, his rare gift for working across the aisle, his rapport with communities of color and his electability in November are undeniable.

His demeanor and experience, including serving as Delaware’s U.S. senator for 36 years, would help get the world back to a sense of normalcy, including a fundamental respect for institutions and trust in government.

While his style is of the past, he is not stuck in the past, evolving significantly on issues such as gay marriage and the Iraq war. Unlike some other candidates, he has a strong record of getting things done, including the Violence Against Women Act as senator and helping broker compromise on the Affordable Care Act as President Obama’s No. 2. If he is not the bringer of fresh ideas, he is more than capable of filling an administration with bright and capable people to enact the change Democrats demand on issues ranging from climate change to criminal justice...

The former vice president is best positioned to build a diverse coalition that can win in the fall and begin governing on Day One in the White House.

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March 2, 2020

Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson Endorses Joe Biden for President

Peterson Becomes 54th Member of Congress to Support Biden

On the eve of Super Tuesday, Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson, the chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:

“We need a strong voice for rural America in the White House, and Joe Biden has demonstrated that he cares about agriculture, our rural communities and economy. I believe Joe will focus on rural health care, strengthen education and job training opportunities and he's the right candidate with the broad coalition, the experience of achieving results, and the ability to unite our country to get it done. I'm proud to support Joe Biden for president because I believe he will be good for rural America.”
 
Congressman Peterson is the 54th member of the U.S. House of Representatives to support Biden. Biden leads the field in congressional endorsements with support from 54 U.S. Representatives and seven U.S. Senators, including the most endorsements from members of both the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The support reflects the broad and diverse coalition Biden has been building to ensure we unite the party, unite the country, and beat Trump.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,500 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. Senators and Representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Biden for President Announces New Slate of Endorsements in Arkansas

Today, Biden for President is announcing new endorsements in Arkansas, including State Senator Will Bond, and State Representatives Andrew Collins and Tippi McCullough.

"I have always been a huge fan of Vice President Biden's decency, sincerity, and impressive record of public service.  With the field narrowing, only Joe Biden has the ability to unite us all together to make sure the ladder to American Dream is accessible to all. He will expand health coverage and lower drug costs for all,  attack the climate crisis, and get a handle on the out of control deficit. We know Joe, and Joe knows how to get things done for all of us," said State Senator Will Bond.

"It's time for a new President, and Arkansas has an extraordinary chance to help choose one. We need someone experienced, good to the core, and focused on solutions. Someone who genuinely connects with people across race, class, and party. Joe Biden's exuberance, how he rode the train every day, his stories of heartbreaking loss, how he really gets working people and they get him, how he likes them and they like him -- that isn't window dressing, that's everything. That's connecting with people so you can effectively serve them, and that's the heart of public service. Joe Biden is all about people, and he refuses to write anyone off. The qualities embodied by this outlook, like empathy, humor, compassion, inclusion, and selflessness, will make him the strongest candidate in November and a great President when he gets there. One who understands our diversity, never forgets who he's serving, and maybe even finds ways to bridge our most painful divides. Joe is for people. And that's why I'm for Joe,” said State Representative Andrew Collins.

“I'm proud of the work Joe Biden did as Vice President and the issues important to him before that. I admire the courage and perseverance he has exhibited when faced with tragedy and hardship. I believe him to be kind, dependable, and trustworthy. I'm proud to now add my support to his inclusive campaign for President of the United States,” said State Representative Tippi McCullough.

Today’s endorsements add to the growing momentum Joe Biden has established in Arkansas, a critical Super Tuesday state. She joins State Representatives Jamie Scott and Frederick Love, State Senator Linda Chesterfield, and former U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and David Pryor, and Blanche Lincoln, in supporting Joe Biden. Biden has been building a broad and diverse coalition across the South, winning the support of Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Senator Doug Jones, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Georgia State Rep. Pedro Marin, and other community leaders.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,500 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

California Congressman Jerry McNerney Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, California Congressman Jerry McNerney released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President:
 
“As one of the only scientists serving in Congress the Trump Administration’s refusal to accept basic facts is truly an abomination. Joe Biden recognizes that climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time and I know he has the experience, grit, and know-how to deliver real results in tackling this dire challenge and the many others facing our country. I know Joe Biden is best suited to unite our country and offer real comprehensive solutions to kitchen table issues like making healthcare more affordable, investing in education and creating good paying jobs -- issues that so many struggle with in my district and around the country. I’m proud to endorse Joe Biden for President.”
 
McNerney was first elected to Congress in 2006 and serves on the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the United States House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
 
McNerney’s endorsement builds on the wide support for Joe Biden in California, which includes prominent leaders like Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steingberg, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Los Angeles County Supervisor and former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Congressman Tony Cárdenas, Congressman Ami Bera, Congressman John Garamendi, Congressman Lou Correa, and more than 50 others.
 
Biden for President has announced more than 1,500 endorsements from national, state and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, and community leaders.

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March 2, 2020

More Colorado Leaders Endorse Joe Biden

As momentum for Joe Biden grows in Colorado and across the country, more Centennial State leaders are endorsing Joe Biden for President.
 
“Coloradans know Joe Biden and that’s why more and more leaders from across the state are joining Team Joe,” said Rachel Caine, Colorado State Director, Biden for President. “They know that Joe will deliver real results for Colorado families and get our country back on track on day one.”
 
Today's endorsements include:
Roy Romer, Former Governor of Colorado
Mark Ferrandino, Former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives
Rhonda Fields, State Senator
Angela Williams, State Senator
Shannon Bird, State Representative
Jeni James Ardnt, State Representative
Millie Hamner, Former State Representative
Christine Scanlan, Former State Representative
Blanca Uzteca O'Leary, Former DNC Member
Cavanaugh O'Leary, Community Leader
These leaders join more than 40 already announced endorsements from Colorado, including Mayor of Denver Michael Hancock, former Senator Mark Udall, former Senator and former Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and former Mayor of Denver and former Secretary of Energy and Transportation Frederico Peña. Biden for President has announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, and community leaders.
 
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March 2, 2020

ICYMI: Jim Obergefell Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit that made marriage equality the law of the land, announced his endorsement of Joe Biden for President of the United States:

Washington Blade: Jim Obergefell, lead plaintiff in marriage case, latest to endorse Joe Biden

Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit the led the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of same-sex marriage, nationwide has become the latest to throw his support behind former vice president Joseph Biden.

“I am proud and excited to endorse Joe Biden for president,” Obergefell said in a public Facebook post. “We have the opportunity to change our nation for the better in November, and I believe Joe is the candidate who can make that happen.”

The Ohio widower, whose heartwarming story fighting to have his name on his late spouse’s death helped turn the tide in favor of marriage equality, was the lead plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, which led the Supreme Court to rule for same-sex marriage nationwide in 2015.

Obergefell is the latest in a wave of Democratic public figures who have thrown their support behind Biden in the aftermath of former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) dropping out of the race.

Others prominent members of the LGBTQ community who have endorsed Biden are Buttigieg himself and former Human Rights Campaign Chad Griffin.

In 2016, Obergefell appeared at Democratic fundraisers with former President Obama and endorsed Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary.”

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March 2, 2020

ICYMI: Former Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin Endorses Joe Biden

Today, former Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:
 
“America needs a leader in the White House who can help us navigate the tremendous challenges we’re facing on all fronts — someone who has a tested record of success and an enlightened vision for the future to guide this nation back onto the path of progress. We need a president who builds bridges, whose experiences fighting alongside people from all walks of life will help unite and motivate the Democratic coalition of voters to turn out in droves on Election Day. Joe Biden has what it takes to take on Donald Trump and win in November. And in all of my years knowing him and working with him and Dr. Biden, he’s proven time and again to be a person of integrity who will have your back in a fight for what’s right. Joe Biden will be a great President of the United States. I’m proud to endorse him and will fight like hell to get him elected.”

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March 2, 2020

Former Mayor of Charlottesville Mike Signer Endorses Joe Biden

Today, former Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer, who represented Charlottesville during the “Unite the Right” white supremacist riot that resulted in a young woman losing her life, released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:

“Joe Biden launched his campaign for president with the word ‘Charlottesville,’ because in his wisdom, he saw the ‘Unite the Right’ rally of August 2017 for what it was: an assault on American democracy that would not have happened but for Donald Trump's stoking of our fears and abandonment of basic human decency. With the end of my longtime friend Pete Buttigieg’s campaign, I am proud to support not just Joe Biden's campaign for president but the ideals his campaign is about: hope over hate, tolerance over extremism, and an America founded on freedom, not fear.”

Today’s endorsement comes on the heels of over 30 local and statewide Virginia leaders endorsing Joe Biden, including Virginia House Majority Leader Charniele Herring. This also follows the announced support of several prominent Virginia leaders in recent days, including former Governor Terry McAuliffe, Senator Tim Kaine, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, Congressman Bobby Scott, and Congressman Don Beyer. These leaders join more than 50 leaders from across the Commonwealth backing Biden, including Congressman Donald McEachin, Congresswoman Elaine Luria, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea, Virginia State Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Chair Delegate Lamont Bagby and other state legislators and local leaders.

Last November, Biden endorsed 23 local candidates in some of the most competitive districts ahead of Virginia’s General Assembly elections, helping turn both legislative chambers blue. In 2018, he also worked to elect candidates up and down the ballot in Virginia, including now-Reps. Abigail Spanberger, Jennifer Wexton, and Elaine Luria, whose wins in critical Red to Blue districts helped Democrats take back the U.S. House.

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

ICYMI: San Diego Union-Tribune Endorses Joe Biden Ahead of Super Tuesday

“A vote for Biden is the most tactical vote against Trump.” … “Biden laps the field in foreign policy experience”

Today, the San Diego Union-Tribune endorsed Joe Biden for President. The paper had previously announced support for former Mayor Pete Buttigieg. In their endorsement of Vice President Biden, the Union-Tribune cited his unmatched foreign policy experience and outlined his ability to unite the country and beat Donald Trump next November.
 
San Diego Union-Tribune: Editorial: Vote Joe Biden for president to unite America
 
“In our view, this year’s presidential campaign was too important not to offer our insights. [...] It’s our belief only a centrist path can lead to the White House in an America in dire need of decency and divided over issues like immigration and health care.”
 
“Biden’s health care plan is a more modest ‘build on Obamacare not scrap it,’ something we’ve long supported. Biden’s appeal as an elder statesman is obvious, and he leads in the overall popular vote now. Is he the best choice despite our earlier concerns? We think so, as does Buttigieg who endorsed him on Monday. Bottom line: We can’t embrace what Buttigieg calls Sanders’ ‘inflexible, ideological revolution.’”
 
“Our suggestion then is aimed at undecided voters who control the fate of the Democratic Party and the nation.”
 
“Biden showed in South Carolina he can unify the party’s moderate wing and appeal to African American voters to build a coalition[.] But Biden’s eight years working with Barack Obama will give him credibility with many voters, including African Americans. And as both vice president and a U.S. senator for 36 years, Biden laps the field in foreign policy experience. There’s little question he can go toe to toe with Trump in the general election. There’s less question he’d have more credibility handling crises like the coronavirus outbreak or a tumbling stock market than Trump, whose habit of twisting the truth and pointing fingers cuts against him when Americans just want facts and reassurances.”
 
“He sounded at ease. He invoked unity, strength and a comeback mentality that should appeal to many Americans, including California voters who haven’t decided who to vote for yet. ‘All those of you who have been knocked down, counted out, left behind, this is your campaign,” he said.’”
 
“It was one night, one speech. But it was formidable. American voters who aren’t persuaded by Sanders, 78 — who want results, not revolution — should consider voting for Biden, 77. With Buttigieg out of the race for president, we recommend Californians vote instead for Joe Biden on Tuesday.”

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March 2, 2020

Mayor of Chattanooga Andy Berke Endorses Joe Biden for President of the United States

Today, Mayor of Chattanooga Andy Berke released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:

“In 2015, when a gunman attacked two military facilities in Chattanooga and senselessly killed five brave servicemembers who proudly served our country, Joe Biden, who has lost too many loved ones, showed up to console the heartbroken families. In a moment of horrific tragedy, Joe Biden helped heal our community. That’s the type of leader Joe is and it’s why I believe he is uniquely positioned to bring our nation together. Let’s put someone in the White House who will unite all Americans, bring dignity to the most powerful office in the world, and fight every day for hardworking families in Chattanooga and across the nation. I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for President of the United States.”

Berke’s endorsement adds to the growing momentum Joe Biden has established in Tennessee, a critical Super Tuesday state. He joins 30 current and former elected officials, including state senators and representatives, mayors, city council members, and community leaders in supporting Joe Biden.

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Oklahoma Leaders Endorse Joe Biden

Today, former Oklahoma House Minority Leader Scott Inman, former Oklahoma House Minority Leader Steve Kouplen, Oklahoma Activist Jana Harkins and twelve additional Oklahoma elected officials endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States. Oklahomans go to the polls on Super Tuesday.

“I’m for Joe Biden because he is the only candidate with the broad, diverse coalition that reflects America, and that we absolutely need to beat Trump – and the only one with the proven experience to bring us together afterwards, to fix Trump’s mess and get big things done,” said former Oklahoma House Minority Leader Scott Inman.
 
“Joe Biden is the candidate we need to beat Donald Trump and bring people together to get things done again. His experience means that he can hit the ground running on day one, without any on-the-job training, and start delivering for Oklahomans immediately. I am excited to get to work over the coming weeks and months to make sure Joe Biden is our next President,” said former Oklahoma House Minority Leader Steve Kouplen.
 
“Our country needs a leader who understands the struggle of the working class. Vice President Joe Biden has been working for Oklahomans his entire career -- from expanding the Affordable Care Act to writing and passing the Violence Against Women Act, Joe has always had our back and it’s time that we have his,” said Jana Lewis Harkins, Oklahoma Community Activist.
 
The full list of Oklahoman leaders endorsing Joe Biden for President include:

Drew Edmondson, former Oklahoma Attorney General and 2018 Democratic Nominee for Governor
Scott Inman, Oklahoma House Minority Leader
Steve Kouplen, Oklahoma House Minority Leader
Jana Harkins, Oklahoma Activist
Angela Munson, former Senator and Oklahoma City School Board Chair
Jeannie McDaniel, Former Assistant Democratic Floor Leader
Cathy Cummings, Mayor of Village, Oklahoma
Eric Proctor, Former Assistant Democratic Leader
James Lockhart, Former State Representative
Ben Sherrer, Former Democratic Floor Leader
David Perryman, Oklahoma House Democratic Floor Leader
Jason Lowe, Oklahoma State Representative
Brian Renegar, Former Assistant Democratic Floor Leader
Ed Cannaday, Former Oklahoma State Representative
Ben Loring, Oklahoma State Representative
These leaders join Oklahoma State Representative Ajay Pittman who announced her endorsement for Joe Biden as early voting began last week. Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Former Mayor of Cincinnati Mark Mallory Endorses Joe Biden

Today, Mark Mallory, former Mayor of Cincinnati, released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:

“As Mayor, I worked with Vice President Biden for many years and Cincinnati has benefited tremendously from his steady, experienced leadership. He worked with us to move our city forward by providing millions of dollars to help develop the Banks Project on our riverfront, to rebuild our sewers, improve our highways, and make our buildings more energy-efficient. The investment dollars he directed to Cincinnati helped us create jobs and revitalize our city at a critical time.

“He truly understands what it takes to be effective and to get things done. He is an active, hands-on leader and has, undoubtedly, the best chance to beat Donald Trump. I have known VP Biden for many years and I know that he will make a great President.

“Our country will benefit from Joe Biden’s common sense, inclusive leadership style. He stays focused on what’s right and what’s best for the people of the United States. As this race turns to Ohio I want to make sure that people know where I stand, and it’s with Joe Biden for President.”

Former Mayor Mark Mallory was sworn in as the 68th Mayor of Cincinnati December 1, 2005, and was re-elected in 2009. His election marked a new era for City Hall as the first two-term Mayor under the new Stronger-Mayor system. Mallory was the first directly-elected black Mayor and the first Mayor in over 70 years who did not come from City Council. Prior to being elected Mayor, he served two terms in the Ohio Senate and two terms in the Ohio House of Representatives.

Mallory has championed the renaissance that is taking place throughout Cincinnati. His vision of a modern city that competes nationally and internationally for businesses, investment, and residents is rallying the community to produce major change. Mayor Mallory’s leadership has pushed Cincinnati to pursue bold projects to transform the city and creative strategies to tackle large challenges.

Mallory joins many other Ohio leaders including Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Congressman Tim Ryan in endorsing Joe Biden.

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Ohio Congresswoman Marcia Fudge Endorses Joe Biden for President 

Fudge Becomes 21st Congressional Black Caucus Members to Support Biden

Today, Ohio Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, the former chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:

“Our nation is at a crossroads: divided, disillusioned, and full of distrust, with more and more of our fellow citizens left behind. Democrats have to pick a winner who can heal the discord and build a more just and inclusive future – and who will, first and foremost, get Donald Trump out of the White House and out of our lives.
 
“I’ve known and worked with Joe for years. He has given his life to public service, and won’t leave anyone behind. While too many have for too long ignored the core moral issues of poverty and race, Joe has always championed working families and unions, civil rights and voting rights, justice and opportunity.
 
“I believe in Joe’s policies; and I believe in his character and humanity, the cornerstones of the kind of healing leadership that our country so badly needs. But above all, I believe in winning – because that’s where all paths forward to every other big thing we want to do start. And I know that in states like mine – with red districts and blue districts and a lot of purple in between – Joe is the one candidate who can win across the board.”
 
Congresswoman Fudge is the 21st Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) member to support Biden, and she joins a number of former CBC chairs who back Biden, including Cedric Richmond of Louisiana, Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri, G. K. Butterfield of North Carolina, and Jim Clyburn of South Carolina. Congresswoman Fudge also joins Congressman Bobby Scott of Virginia and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz of Florida in endorsing Biden in recent days, solidifying Biden’s congressional endorsements lead in the Democratic field and building on his strong showing in South Carolina and heading into Super Tuesday. Congresswoman Fudge is also part of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the past National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. 
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals. 

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March 2, 2020

Former North Carolina Congressman Heath Shuler Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, former North Carolina Congressman Heath Shuler released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States:

"Today, I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for President. Joe not only has what it takes to beat Donald Trump, but he has a track record of getting things done. On day one, Joe will restore our place on the world stage and bring much needed dignity and leadership back to the Oval Office. There has never been a more critical time to unify our country. Through his time in the Senate and his time as Vice President to President Obama, Joe Biden has proven that he can work across the aisle to make real change."

Congressman Heath Shuler represented North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District from 2007 to 2013. Prior to serving in Congress, Shuler played quarterback in the National Football League from 1994-1999. A superstar for the University of Tennessee Volunteers, Shuler was the runner up for the Heisman Trophy in 1993. In between his football career and his tenure in Congress, Shuler started a successful real estate business.  

Joe Biden has the support of all three Democratic U.S. House members in North Carolina — Congressman G. K. Butterfield, Congresswoman Alma Adams, and Congressman David Price. Biden has more endorsements in the Tar Heel State than any other Democratic candidate, which includes the support of 25 current and former elected officials in North Carolina, including mayors, state lawmakers, city, and county officials, candidates for office, and local activists. Earlier this month, Biden received the endorsement of Anthony Foxx, former Secretary of Transportation and mayor of Charlotte, and Paul Lowe, Chair of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

ICYMI: Austin Mayor Steve Adler Endorses Joe Biden

Today, Steve Adler, Mayor of Austin, Texas, endorsed Joe Biden for President in an appearance on MSNBC:



“I’m going to endorse Vice President Biden in this race and I think it's time for the party to consolidate, and I’m excited with the Biden candidacy … There are nine house seats that I want to flip in my state in order to get democratic control. and I think that if Biden is the head of the ticket, we'll have a better chance to get that done.”

Steve Adler was first elected Mayor of Austin in 2014 and is currently serving his second term as Mayor. Biden has now received over 50 Texas endorsements, including Congressional Black Caucus members Eddie Bernice Johnson, Marc Veasey, and Colin Allred; Congressional Hispanic Caucus members Veronica Escobar, Sylvia Garcia, Filemon Vela, and Vicente Gonzalez; as well as Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Carol Alvarado and State House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner.

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Joe Biden’s Bay State Support Grows to Over 100 Endorsements from Massachusetts Leaders

Boston, Massachusetts — Today, building off of the momentum of Joe Biden’s big win in South Carolina, Vicki Kennedy, State Senator Anne Gobi, State Representative Danielle Gregoire and 20 additional leaders from across the Bay State announced their endorsement of Joe Biden for President. This new slate of supporters brings Joe Biden’s Bay State endorsements to more than 100.
 
“Our country needs a leader who solves problems by bringing people together. Joe Biden is that leader. He led the fight to make health care a human right and he'll continue to expand access to health care as POTUS. I'm proud to vote for him in the Massachusetts Primary tomorrow,” said Vicki Kennedy.
 
“Joe Biden is an experienced and respected leader who has built necessary relationships, both domestically and foreign. He understands the importance of these relationships and their effect on our nation’s security and prosperity. I’m endorsing Joe Biden because he is the candidate we need to restore integrity in the Oval Office and he will work hard to reunify our country,” said State Senator Anne Gobi.
 
“Vice President Joe Biden has been a stalwart servant of the public for decades fighting to better the quality of life for working families, to increase educational opportunities for our youth and to level the playing field for women and people of color.  The Vice President is the only candidate in this race who can hit the ground running on day one to reverse the damage done by the current administration to our environment, our courts and our international reputation, to name just a few. In this race, experience matters and only Vice President Biden has the long-standing and widely varying experience we as democrats need to win in November. I am proud to stand with Joe and ask you to join me in casting your ballot for him in the MA primary on March 3rd,” said State Representative Danielle Gregoire.
 
“At a time when our country is divided and our leadership is divisive, we need a leader who can hit the ground running on day one to heal the soul of our nation. Springfield needs a President who will look out for them and Joe Biden is the only candidate that has made policy a practice. From the Affordable Care Act to the Violence Against Women Act, Joe has been fighting for people like my neighbors since he started in politics. I am proud to support Joe because he has always supported my neighbors,” said Springfield City Council President Justin Hurst.
 
The full list of Massachusetts leaders endorsing Joe Biden for President today include:

Vicki Kennedy, Lawyer
Anne Gobi, State Senator
Danielle Gregoire, State Representative
Ruth Balser, State Representative
Michael O. Moore, State Senator
Daniel Cahill, State Representative
Colleen Garry, State Representative
Daniel J. Hunt, State Representative
Kay Khan, State Representative
Alice Peisch, State Representative
Edward F. Coppinger, State Representative
Brian Arrigo, Revere Mayor
Justin Hurst, Springfield City Council President
Kateri B. Walsh, Springfield City Councilor
Winthrop Farwell, Jr., Brockton City Councilor
Karen Canfield, Scituate Selectman
Mark D’Agostino, Brockton School Committee Member
Bob Markel, former Springfield Mayor
Stephen Brewer, former State Senator
Michael Perotto, former Worcester City Councilor
William Eddy, former Worcester City Councilor
Francis A Ford, former Worcester County Clerk of Courts
Bill Samaras, former Mayor of Lowell
These leaders join the more than 90 Bay State leaders who have previously announced their endorsement for Joe Biden for President, including former Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Representatives Seth Moulton and Stephen Lynch, State Sen. Marc Pacheco, and more. Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Former Nevada Senator and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Endorses Joe Biden

Today, former Nevada Senator and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released the following statement announcing his endorsement of Joe Biden for President of the United States:
 
“President Donald Trump has done unspeakable damage to our country, our institutions and the rule of law. Democrats need a candidate who can assemble the largest, most diverse coalition possible to defeat Trump and lead our country following the trauma of Trump’s presidency. That candidate is Joe Biden.
 
“Joe Biden’s strength of character and deep experience stand in the starkest contrast to Trump’s amorality, corruption and utter incompetence. Biden will be a much-needed stabilizing force following Trump’s disastrous term, offering a positive and progressive alternative to Trump’s dark vision of racism, xenophobia and policies built on cruelty and exclusion. I believe Biden is best able to defeat Donald Trump and enact the policies we all care about.
 
“Our party was fortunate to have a tremendous field of talented candidates this year, many of whom are my close friends. I have the deepest respect and admiration for Senators Sanders, Warren and Klobuchar and Mayor Bloomberg. They’re among the brightest leaders in our party, and they’ve made invaluable contributions to this race and our country.”
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Virginia House Majority Leader Charniele Herring and 30 Top Virginia Leaders Endorse Joe Biden

In the wake of a historic win in South Carolina, thirty key Virginia state and local elected officials and party activists, including three former supporters of Mayor Pete Buttigieg, one former supporter of Senator Kamala Harris, and two former supporters of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, formally endorsed Vice President Joe Biden’s candidacy for president.
 
Emphasizing Joe Biden’s ability to draw the support of a diverse coalition that best reflects the face of the Democratic party and the nation, Virginia leaders discussed the need for Biden’s ability to unite the country and restore the soul of the nation.
 
“Watching this race unfold, it is clear to me that Joe Biden is the candidate to bring us together and lead our party to victory up and down the ballot,” said Virginia House Majority Leader and former Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia Delegate Charniele Herring. “Biden's leadership combined with his willingness to listen and grow gives me great hope for the future.”
 
“As Democrats, we always stand for the people — all of the people — and the justice they deserve,” said Virginia House Democratic Caucus Chair Delegate Rip Sullivan. “Joe Biden has earned the trust and respect of the people because he never loses sight of who he's fighting for — and with dogged determination, he's built coalitions to deliver. Now more than ever, the dignity of our country is in tatters, and we need more than tough talk — we need results. We need Joe Biden.”
 
“America desperately needs leadership that is squarely focused on results for working people. Joe Biden has always delivered for us — disregarding distractions, divisions, or purity tests,” said Virginia Delegate Alex Askew. “The more our party frays, the more we lose sight of who and what we're fighting for. Joe Biden understands that we're strongest when we're united, because those who have been pushed to the peripheries of this nation can no longer be ignored. It's time to stand up and remind America and the world of who we are by delivering action — it's time to elect Joe Biden.”
 
“Just as President Obama did, I trust Vice President Biden to be President for all of the people,” said Virginia Delegate Don Scott. “Of the candidates remaining, I believe he is uniquely qualified to promote economic equity and prosperity, implement true criminal justice, protect working class families, and ensure that our country’s health and education systems continue to improve.”
 
“I don't need promises. I need proven leadership,” said Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall. “I need someone who has a history of fighting for and passing meaningful legislation that has improved my life, the lives of my family and the people in my community. I need steady, focused, committed leadership. I believe in Joe Biden, he has earned my endorsement.”
 
The full list of endorsements today include:

Virginia State Senator, Adam Ebbin, Alexandria
Virginia State Senator, Jeremy McPike, Prince William County
Virginia State Senator, John Edwards, Roanoke
Virginia State Senator, Barbara Favola, Arlington County
Delegate Charniele Herring, Alexandria, Majority Leader
Delegate Richard “Rip” Sullivan, Arlington County, House Democratic Caucus Chair
Delegate Don Scott, Portsmouth
Delegate Alex Askew, Virginia Beach
Delegate Mark Levine, Alexandria
Delegate Martha Mugler, Hampton
Delegate Luke Torian, Prince William County
Delegate Dan Helmer, Fairfax County
Phyllis Randall, Chair of Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
Mike Turner, Member of Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
John Foust, Member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Jim Holland, Member of Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors
Tannia Talento, Member of Arlington County School Board
Stephanie Lynch, Member of Richmond City Council
Pamela Yeung, Member of Stafford County School Board
Taikein Cooper, Prince Edward County Democratic Party Chair
Praveen Meyyan, Secretary of the Virginia Asian Advisory Board
Marc Broklawski, Virginia DNC Member
Steven Cochran, Virginia DNC Member
Molly Ward, Former Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources and former Mayor of Hampton
Tiffany Boyle, Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue
Sheila Olem, Vice Mayor of the Town of Herndon
Former Delegate Bobby Mathieson, Virginia Beach
Former Delegate Cheryl Turpin, Virginia Beach
Anita James Price, Member of Roanoke City Council
Djuna Osbourne, Member of Roanoke City Council
Brenda Hamilton, Clerk of Court for the City of Roanoke
Today’s slate of support adds to the surge of high-profile endorsements Biden has earned from Virginia leaders in recent days, including former Governor Terry McAuliffe, Senator Tim Kaine, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, Congressman Bobby Scott, and Congressman Don Beyer. These leaders join more than 50 leaders from across the Commonwealth backing Biden, including Congressman Donald McEachin, Congresswoman Elaine Luria, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea, Virginia State Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Chair Delegate Lamont Bagby and other state legislators and local leaders.

Last November, Biden endorsed 23 local candidates in some of the most competitive districts ahead of Virginia’s General Assembly elections, helping turn both legislative chambers blue. In 2018, he also worked to elect candidates up and down the ballot in Virginia, including now-Reps. Abigail Spanberger, Jennifer Wexton, and Elaine Luria, whose wins in critical Red to Blue districts helped Democrats take back the U.S. House.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Former Colorado Senator Mark Udall and Maggie Fox Endorse Joe Biden for President

Today, Former Colorado Senator Mark Udall and Maggie Fox, Former President and CEO of the Climate Reality Project and the Climate Action Fund, announced their endorsement of Joe Biden for President.
 
“Our country faces immense challenges,” said Senator Mark Udall “We know Joe Biden is someone who can unite our party and country, restore dignity to the White House and rebuild trust in our government.”
 
“He will deliver real results for working families all across the country,” said Maggie Fox, “On day one Joe Biden will be able to repair the damage done by Donald Trump and his attacks on healthcare, immigrants and the environment. We’re proud to endorse him for the highest office in the land.”
 
Udall and Fox join more than 40 already announced endorsements from Colorado, including Mayor of Denver Michael Hancock, former Senator and former Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and former Mayor of Denver and former Secretary of Energy and Transportation Frederico Peña. Biden for President has announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, and community leaders.

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March 2, 2020

Texas Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Endorses Joe Biden

Escobar 8th Congressional Hispanic Caucus Member to Back Biden

Today, Texas Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:
 
“In the 2020 election, experience matters. That’s why I’m endorsing Vice President Joe Biden for President of the United States as the best candidate to take on Donald Trump and the chaos his administration has created. Communities like mine in El Paso need real solutions to the problems we are facing. From gun violence prevention to immigration reform, Vice President Biden has the integrity, experience and record of successful governing to lead our nation.
 
“In Texas, where about 5 million people have no health insurance at all, where our border counties have some of the highest poverty rates and highest uninsured rates, we need a fighter who will help expand health coverage for everyone. In an era of unprecedented income inequality, we need someone willing to create an economy that works for all of us. And after three years of an administration that uses cruelty as its central motivator, our country needs a compassionate leader who will bring us together.
 
“I’m proud to stand with Joe Biden, whose proven track record has improved countless American lives.”
 
Escobar is the 51st Member of Congress and 8th Congressional Hispanic Caucus member to back Biden, solidifying his significant lead in congressional endorsements among the Democratic field. Biden has now received more than 50 Texas endorsements, including Congressional Black Caucus members Eddie Bernice Johnson, Marc Veasey, and Colin Allred; Congressional Hispanic Caucus members Sylvia Garcia, Filemon Vela, and Vicente Gonzalez; as well as Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Carol Alvarado and State House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, Mayor of Denver Michael Hancock released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States:

“Joe Biden is the President our country needs. I know he’ll unite our nation and get to work immediately delivering for working families all across the country including right here in Colorado. As the Mayor of a growing and vibrant city, Donald Trump’s reckless attacks on immigrants, health care, and the environment are deeply personal. Joe is a candidate that has both the experience and the ability to get our country back on track. I’m proud to endorse Joe for President -- he’ll be a leader for all Americans.”

Hancock was elected Mayor in 2011. Prior to that he served on the Denver City Council since 2003.

Hancock joins more than 40 already announced endorsements from Colorado, including former Senator and former Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and former Mayor of Denver and former Secretary of Energy and Transportation Frederico Peña. Biden for President has announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, and community leaders.
 
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March 2, 2020

Texas State Representative Jessica González Endorses Joe Biden

Today, Texas State Representative Jessica González released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States:

“I’m proud to endorse Joe Biden for President because I know that with Joe Biden at the top of the ticket, we’ll have a real, fighting chance at finally turning Texas blue -- which means increased access to health care for millions of my fellow Texans, real advocacy for a strong education system for Texan children, and a government at all levels that sees the dignity and worth of every human being, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Joe Biden has been a champion for progressive causes for decades -- but more important than his fighting spirit is his track record of actually making change happen. It’s time to nominate Joe Biden and make the most crucial change happen: beating Donald Trump.” 

State Representative Jessica González represents Texas District 104 in North Texas. She was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2018, and she was one of five women in the Texas House to start the Legislature’s first LGBTQ Caucus. Biden has now received over 50 Texas endorsements, including Congressional Black Caucus members Eddie Bernice Johnson, Marc Veasey, and Colin Allred; Congressional Hispanic Caucus members Sylvia Garcia, Filemon Vela, and Vicente Gonzalez; as well as Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Carol Alvarado and State House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner.

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth Endorses Joe Biden for President

Duckworth Becomes 7th U.S. Senator to Support Biden

Today, Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, a combat Veteran and former Assistant Veterans Administration Secretary, released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:

“Those of us who've served this nation in uniform understand just how important it is for the Commander in Chief to have not only the depth of experience needed to protect our country, but also the humility to recognize the magnitude of the sacrifices our troops make on their orders. As a combat Veteran and former Assistant VA Secretary, I know that Joe Biden won't just pay lip service to those sacrifices, he'll make sure our troops and Veterans receive the support, care and respect they've earned. Joe also has a proven record of not just promising to help the little guy and communities of color like Donald Trump, but Joe actually delivers for them — he's earned our trust. I’m supporting Joe Biden because he will unite our party and country, restore dignity to the White House and rebuild trust in our government with decency, optimism and experience.”

Duckworth becomes the seventh U.S. Senator to endorse Biden — the most of any candidate in the race. She joins Senators Chris Coons and Thomas Carper of Delaware, Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, Doug Jones of Alabama, Dianne Feinstein of California and Tim Kaine of Virginia. She also joins federal leaders from Illinois supporting Biden, including Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), Congressman Danny Davis (IL-7), and former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun.

Last week, Biden for President announced the support of 82 Illinois leaders from all 18 congressional districts. Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

California Congressman Gil Cisneros Endorses Joe Biden

Cisneros Becomes 50th Member of Congress, 7th Congressional Hispanic Caucus Member to Back Biden

Today, California Congressman Gil Cisneros released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:
 
“Today, I’m proud to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden as the President of the United States. From New Castle County Council to the United States Senate to the right-hand man of President Obama, Vice President Biden has proven time and time again that he has the experience and temperament to unite our country. He has been a tireless champion for working class Americans, an unwavering advocate for affordable healthcare, and a loyal fighter for our veterans, servicemembers, and their families. Whether it’s taking on the powerful gun lobby or protecting DREAMers across the United States, we can count on Vice President Biden to be a voice that represents our values. My wife and I were honored to support his ‘It’s On Us’ campaign, to end sexual assault and violence on college campuses, and I am honored to stand with him once again.
 
“Residents in California’s 39th District deserve a President who will put their needs first and work with Democrats and Republicans in Congress to get things done. Come November, I believe Vice President Biden will beat Donald Trump and become the 46th President of the United States.”
 
In the 2018 cycle, Vice President Biden visited the 39th District to campaign for Rep. Cisneros and the Orange County Democratic candidates. He released an ad, “My Friend,” commending Rep. Cisneros for his military service, for starting a charitable foundation that invests in students from underserved communities, and endorsing him for Congress.
 
Cisneros is the 50th Member of Congress and 7th Congressional Hispanic Caucus member to back Biden, solidifying his significant lead in congressional endorsements among the Democratic field. Cisneros also becomes the 10th Frontline member to endorse Biden, demonstrating how down ballot Democrats continue to rally behind Biden knowing he is the best candidate to put at the top of the ticket and protect the House majority.
 
Cisneros’ endorsement builds on the wide support for Joe Biden in California, which includes prominent leaders like Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steingberg, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, State Controller Betty Yee, Los Angeles County Supervisor and former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, Senator Dianne Feinstein, former Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Congressman Tony Cárdenas, Congressman Ami Bera, Congressman John Garamendi, Congressman Lou Correa, and more than 50 others.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

Former Chairman of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus and State Representative Ken Spaulding Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, former Chairman of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus and former State Representative Ken Spaulding endorsed Joe Biden for President in the 2020 Democratic Primary. Spaulding was a Democratic candidate for Governor of North Carolina in 2016 and won more than  323,000 votes in the 2016 Democratic Primary. Representative Spaulding is also a past chair of the Durham Committee On the Affairs of Black People, North Carolina’s oldest civil rights organization, which has also endorsed Joe Biden for President.

“Based on the strong leadership and vote of the unified African American community in South Carolina for Joe Biden to be the nominee of our Party, it is clear to me that in order for the Black vote to be effective throughout the national state primaries, the North Carolina African American community should unite behind the most experienced, loyal and qualified candidate in the field, Joe Biden.

“I endorse and support Joe Biden and encourage my previous supporters to give Joe the same consideration. Vice President Biden was a faithful and loyal Vice President to President Barack Obama, and a President Joe Biden will continue the commitment to the black community and our specific concerns.”

The Durham Committee on the Affairs for Black People has endorsed Joe Biden for President. Joe Biden also has the support of all three Democratic U.S. House members in North Carolina and more endorsements in the Tar Heel State than any other Democratic candidate. This includes the support of  25 current and former elected officials in North Carolina, including mayors, state lawmakers, city, and county officials, candidates for office, local activists, both members of North Carolina’s Congressional Black Caucus: Congressman G. K. Butterfield and Congresswoman Alma Adams, and Chair of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, Paul Lowe. Earlier this month, Biden received the endorsement of Anthony Foxx, former Secretary of Transportation and mayor of Charlotte.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 2, 2020

ICYMI: Democrats from Super Tuesday and Battleground States Rally Behind Joe Biden

Following Joe Biden’s pivotal victory in South Carolina, scores of current and former elected officials from key states across the country are rallying behind Biden ahead of voting on Super Tuesday, March 10, and March 17. The endorsements signal Biden’s growing strength in the presidential primary as the leading candidate to build a diverse coalition, unify the party, and defeat Donald Trump. Biden won every single county in the Palmetto State and was the top choice among two thirds of African Americans, a key voting bloc of the Democratic party.

Leaders endorsing after Biden’s win include:

Bobby Scott, Congressman, Virginia
Jennifer Wexton, Congresswoman, Virginia
Don Beyer, Congressman, Virginia
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Congresswoman, Florida
Greg Stanton, Congressman, Arizona
Terry McAuliffe, Former Governor, Virginia
Barbara Boxer, Former Senator, California
Blanche Lincoln, Former Senator, Arkansas
Darrio Melton, Selma Mayor, Alabama
Jesse White, Secretary of State, Illinois
Betty Yee, State Controller, California
Walter Burnett, Chicago Alderman, Illinois
Carol Alvarado, State Senator and Democratic Caucus Chair, Texas
Billy Richardson, State Representative, North Carolina
Sherita Moon Seawright, Episcopal Supervisor of the Women's Missionary Society of the 9th Episcopal District of the AME Church, Alabama
Fred Guttenberg, Gun Safety Activist, Florida
Former California Senator Barbara Boxer on MSNBC:



“If you want revolutions, he's not your candidate. If you want solutions, like I do, he's your candidate.”

Ed O’Keefe, Political Correspondent, CBS News
https://twitter.com/edokeefe/status/1234212237407117318


Fred Guttenberg, Gun Safety Activist
https://twitter.com/fred_guttenberg/status/1234098155765059585


Jeremy Wallace, Houston Chronicle Reporter
https://twitter.com/JeremySWallace/status/1234166048984834048


Carla Marinucci, California Senior Writer, Politico
https://twitter.com/cmarinucci/status/1234303556791881729


CNN: Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe endorses Joe Biden for president

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Saturday endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden, days before Virginia voters head to the polls for the state's Democratic primary on Super Tuesday.
 
The former governor's announcement came shortly after CNN projected Biden would win the South Carolina primary.
 
In a statement sent out by the Biden campaign, McAuliffe said, "I've always said that our best leader is one who can build a broad coalition, including African American voters who are the heart of the Democratic Party. After South Carolina, it is clear Joe Biden is that leader."
 
McAuliffe told CNN health care is a top issue in his state, and said he supports Biden's proposal of expanding Obamacare's subsidies to make the private insurance policies available on the exchanges more affordable.
 
WVEC-TV (ABC Hampton): Congressman Bobby Scott endorses Joe Biden for Democratic presidential nomination
 
Congressman Bobby Scott announced he is endorsing former vice president Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination.
 
The endorsement came after Biden's victory in the South Carolina primary on Saturday.
 
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe also said he would endorse Biden.
 
“Our nation is at a crossroads and we cannot afford four more years of Donald Trump’s reckless leadership. Democrats must nominate a strong, steady leader who can unite our party and nation to defeat Donald Trump this November. Joe Biden is that leader who can fix the mess that Trump will leave behind. Joe has been tested time and time again, and has earned the support and trust of a broad coalition of voters," Scott said in a news release.

Sun Sentinel: Wasserman Schultz endorses Joe Biden for president
 
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is endorsing Joe Biden for president.
 
She said he’s the Democrat best equipped to defeat President Donald Trump and effectively lead the country.
 
“It was a very easy decision,” she said in a telephone interview. “We need to make sure that we put the best candidate forward who can not only bring the nightmare of the last four years and the Trump presidency to an end, but make sure we elect a president who has a real track record of fighting for the values and the priorities of folks in Florida.”

The Broward/Miami-Dade County representative made her endorsement decision before Saturday’s Democratic presidential primary in South Carolina. She is announcing her decision Sunday, with just over two weeks before Florida’s March 17 primary.

Arizona Republic: Rep. Greg Stanton is backing Joe Biden
 
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Saturday endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden, days before Virginia voters head to the polls for the state's Democratic primary on Super Tuesday.
 
The former governor's announcement came shortly after CNN projected Biden would win the South Carolina primary.
 
In a statement sent out by the Biden campaign, McAuliffe said, "I've always said that our best leader is one who can build a broad coalition, including African American voters who are the heart of the Democratic Party. After South Carolina, it is clear Joe Biden is that leader."
 
McAuliffe told CNN health care is a top issue in his state, and said he supports Biden's proposal of expanding Obamacare's subsidies to make the private insurance policies available on the exchanges more affordable.
 
Houston Chronicle: Here's where Joe Biden will be in Houston on Monday
 
Fresh off his strong victory in the South Carolina primary, former Vice President Joe Biden is bringing his resurgent campaign to Houston on Monday with a key new endorsement.
 
State Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, on Sunday announced that she’s backing Biden. “This current moment requires a leader with the character, experience and tenacity to put our country back on track. I believe that person is Joe Biden,” said Alvarado, who is also chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
 
Chicago Tribune: Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White endorses Joe Biden for president
 
Secretary of State Jesse White, the longest-serving statewide official in Illinois, has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden ahead of the March 17 presidential primary.
 
White, one of the state’s most prominent African American politicians, said the decision came down to which candidate has the best chance to win in November.
 
“I’ve been asked by a number of candidates for their support," White said in an interview Saturday afternoon. “I decided I was going to go with Joe Biden, because I believe that he has what it takes to be able to beat Donald Trump and put this country back on a sound footing."
 
Bloomberg: Barbara Boxer Is Latest to Endorse Joe Biden
 
In an interview airing Sunday night on CBS’s “60 Minutes” that was taped before Saturday’s South Carolina primary results, Michael Bloomberg said he would continue his campaign even if he doesn’t finish in the top three on Super Tuesday.
 
“There’s an election seven or so days later,” he said, according to a transcript provided by the network. “There’s another one 14 days later. There’s a number of elections after that.”
 
Bloomberg has skipped the first four nominating contests, including South Carolina, and is focusing on the 14 states that vote on Super Tuesday and the races beyond that.
 
Bloomberg said if Bernie Sanders is the nominee, Donald Trump will beat him because “the middle of the road doesn’t want extremism.” The U.S. House will return to Republican control, the Senate will stay in Republican hands, and “a lotta statehouses” will flip from Democratic control, Bloomberg predicted.

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March 1, 2020

ICYMI: California State Controller Betty Yee Endorses Joe Biden for President

Tonight, California State Controller Betty Yee issued the following press release endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States.

Yee’s endorsement builds on the wide support for Joe Biden in California, which includes prominent leaders like Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti,Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steingberg, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Los Angeles County Supervisor and former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, Senator Dianne Feinstein, former Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Congressman Tony Cárdenas, Congressman Ami Bera, Congressman John Garamendi, Congressman Lou Correa, and more than 50 others.

Controller Betty Yee Endorses Former Vice President Joe Biden for U.S. President

Yee says that Vice President Biden is the experienced and resilient candidate best suited to defeat Trump and restore civility in America

Sacramento, California —Today, Controller Betty Yee formally announced her endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden ahead of the state’s presidential primary this Tuesday.
formally announced her endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden ahead of the state’s presidential primary this Tuesday.

Recognized widely as an effective, progressive policy wonk, Yee stated,

“I have until now chosen not to endorse a candidate in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. I have been watching and listening closely to all of the Democratic candidates on the issues that matter most - healthcare for all, the climate crisis, and growing inequality.

“While there is no candidate with whom I am perfectly aligned, the most important objectives are making sure Trump is a one-term president and the United States regains civility here at home and across the globe. Vice President Joe Biden is our best hope to achieve this, and I am proud to endorse him today for President of the United States. Time and time again, Biden has been knocked down by life’s blows. And time after time, he refused to be knocked out. Gloves on. I am pleased to stand with Joe Biden for President.”

California State Controller Betty Yee won her re-election for state controller with nearly 8 million votes in 2018 - the single largest vote-getter in California and the nation in 2018.

Betty has 35 years of experience in state and local finance and tax policy. In her second term as State Controller, Betty is focusing on California’s affordability crisis — specifically the ways that the economic disruptors of climate change and technological innovations in the workplace will affect the financial insecurity of California workers and families. Betty will target her policies to address the impacts of these changes on California workers, affordable housing, health care, education, and economic growth.

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March 1, 2020

Virginia Congressman Don Beyer Thanks Pete Buttigieg, Endorses Joe Biden

Tonight, Virginia Congressman Don Beyer released the following statement thanking Pete Buttigieg and endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:
 
“I want to thank Pete Buttigieg for his thrilling and historic candidacy. Pete and his brilliant team accomplished things no one would ever have thought possible for the mayor of a small city in Indiana. Pete, Chasten, and Team Buttigieg are wonderful people who have so much to be proud of. I remain honored to call Pete Buttigieg my friend, and look forward to what he will accomplish in time to come.
 
“The 2020 presidential election is the most important of my lifetime. Our nation is at a crossroads, and the question of who the best person is to lead us forward now is, for me, an easy and direct one. Donald Trump has defined himself through lies and cruelty, and governed through chaos. Democrats must counter his bad character by nominating a man with heart, strength, and a steady hand.
 
“Joe Biden is a statesman who has been tested by years of public service as a Senator and as the Vice President and most trusted counselor of President Barack Obama. He has the experience necessary to achieve progress and deliver results, and the ability to unite our party’s broad coalition and lead us to victory in November. As Virginians weigh their choices in Tuesday’s primary, I give my endorsement to Vice President Joe Biden.”

Congressman Beyer adds to the flood of high-profile endorsements Biden has earned from Virginia leaders in recent days, including former Governor Terry McAuliffe, Senator Tim Kaine, and Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, and Congressman Bobby Scott. He also joins more than 50 leaders from across the state backing Biden, including Congressman Donald McEachin, Congresswoman Elaine Luria, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea, Virginia State Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, and other state legislators and local leaders.
 
Last November, Biden endorsed 23 local candidates in some of the most competitive districts ahead of Virginia’s General Assembly elections, helping turn both legislative chambers blue. In 2018, he also worked to elect candidates up and down the ballot in Virginia, including now-Reps. Abigail Spanberger, Jennifer Wexton, and Elaine Luria, whose wins in critical Red to Blue districts helped Democrats take back the U.S. House.

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 1, 2020

Former California Senator Barbara Boxer Endorses Joe Biden

Today, former California Senator Barbara Boxer announced she is endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States, following a landslide victory in South Carolina and before California votes on Super Tuesday. Senator Boxer released the following announcing her endorsement:
 
“To defeat the most polarizing and dangerous president in modern history, we need a candidate who unites us, cares about us, and knows how to get things done.
 
“Like all of us, Joe has been knocked down. Hard. He always gets up and he always finds the beauty, the promise and the hope that lives in every corner of this country we all love. His record proves he understands the values of America.
 
“Getting the jobs bill done which got us out of the recession? Joe was our leader.
 
“The Violence Against Women Act? Joe was our leader.
 
“Getting the Voting Rights Act renewed? Joe was our leader.
 
“Protecting tourism by protecting our coasts and our dolphins? Joe was our leader.
 
“Enacting sensible gun laws? Joe was our leader.
 
“Getting Obamacare through the House and Senate? Joe was our leader.
 
“The moonshot against cancer? Joe was our leader.
 
“Getting foreign leaders to act against climate change? Joe was our leader.
 
“Joe wants to continue to make life better for all of us and he knows how to stand up to bullies. Because of that he can win a broad election victory including in the swing states we must win.
 
“I invite you to join me in supporting Joe Biden for President.”
 
Senator Boxer’s endorsement builds on the wide support for Joe Biden in California, which includes prominent leaders like Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steingberg, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Los Angeles County Supervisor and former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Congressman Tony Cárdenas, Congressman Ami Bera, Congressman John Garamendi, Congressman Lou Correa, and more than 50 others.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 1, 2020

Arizona Congressman and Former Mayor of Phoenix Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, former Mayor of Phoenix and Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-9), released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States:

“This election is the most important in modern history, and Joe Biden is the best choice to defeat Donald Trump and unite and heal our country.  Joe will deliver real, meaningful results for Arizona families by improving and expanding access to health care, creating good jobs, and re-establish America’s role as leader on the global stage – especially when it comes to combating climate change. I know that Joe is not only the best candidate to take back the White House, but the best choice to make sure that we have majorities who will fight for working families in both the House and Senate.”

Stanton has represented Arizona’s 9th District since 2019. Prior to that he was elected as Mayor of Phoenix in 2011 and served on the Phoenix City Council from 2000 to 2009.   

Stanton joins Former United States Senator Dennis DeConcini, Arizona Corporation Commission Member Sandra Kennedy, Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, and numerous other Arizona leaders in endorsing Joe Biden.  
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 1, 2020

Reverend Sherita Moon Seawright Endorses Joe Biden for President

Alabama AME Leader Trusts Biden to Restore the Soul of the Nation

After Joe Biden spoke today at the Brown AME Church service commemorating the 55th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, Reverend Sherita Moon Seawright, the Episcopal Supervisor of the Women's Missionary Society of the 9th Episcopal District of the AME Church in Alabama released the following statement endorsing Biden for President of the United States:

“Scripture teaches me to believe that our country, like its people, are fundamentally good – put through great struggles and bouts of darkness, but also blessed with the faith to fight and overcome. In this presidential election, we face another key crossroads, when we must come together to use our voices and votes to stand against the petty forces of division that would make our nation bitter and small. On Tuesday, we have to vote for the one candidate with the character, coalition, and experience to call our whole country to conscience: Joe Biden. I know Joe, and so do you – he has been fighting beside us for decades. Joe has given his life to public service, to serving something bigger than himself. As a long-time senator and as Barack Obama’s trusted vice president, Joe has always fought for equal opportunity and justice. From expanding the Voting Rights Act; to getting weapons of war off our streets; to writing and passing the Violence Against Women Act, to get abuse and assault survivors the support and justice they deserve, Joe has worked to stand against the abuse of power wherever it’s found. Today, I know he is the one candidate with the experience and heart to bring our nation together to do big things – to strive for true equity in education and housing, to give every child and family a fair chance; to protect and build on Obamacare, so everyone can choose the health coverage that’s best for them; and above all, to heal the divided soul of our nation, and bring us together to start meeting our true potential to make the American Dream real for everyone.”

Seawright is a preacher, teacher, author, and community leaders who has led nonprofits and ministries across Alabama, Maryland, and abroad in assignments for the US Agency for International Development and the US Defense Intelligence Agency. Her husband, Bishop Harry L. Seawright, is the presiding prelate of the Ninth Episcopal District, which includes the entire State of Alabama, and serves as president of the Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Seawright joins Senator Doug Jones, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Talladega Mayor Timothy Ragland, State Rep. Juandalyn Givan, and Jefferson County Commissioners Lashunda Scales and Shelia Tyson in supporting Biden, solidifying the Vice President’s endorsement lead in the Democratic field and building on his strong showing Saturday in South Carolina.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 1, 2020

North Carolina State Representative Billy Richardson Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, North Carolina State Representative Billy Richardson announced his endorsement of Joe Biden for President at a community event in Fayetteville, North Carolina with Congressman Jim Clyburn. He released the following statement:

“I am proud to announce my endorsement of Joe Biden. From his leadership in the Senate to his unwavering record as Vice President to President Obama it is clear — Joe gets it done. At a time when hate is consuming our White House, Joe brings much needed unity and compassion. North Carolina is a critical state and we need someone at the top of the ticket who can carry our Governor, State House, Congressional, and Senate races to victory. I believe Joe Biden is the only person who can do that — I am proud to support his candidacy.”

Joe Biden has the support of all three Democratic U.S. House members in North Carolina — Congressman G. K. Butterfield, Congresswoman Alma Adams, and Congressman David Price. Biden has more endorsements in the Tar Heel State than any other Democratic candidate, which includes the support of 25 current and former elected officials in North Carolina, including mayors, state lawmakers, city, and county officials, candidates for office, and local activists. Earlier this month, Biden received the endorsement of Anthony Foxx, former Secretary of Transportation and mayor of Charlotte, and Paul Lowe, Chair of the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 1, 2020

Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton Endorses Joe Biden

Joining a flurry of Virginia leaders announcing their support for Joe Biden ahead of Super Tuesday is Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton who released the following statement endorsing Biden for President of United States:
 
“Donald Trump, through his corrosive rhetoric and destructive policies, threatens to fundamentally change who we are as a nation. Whether it’s his ongoing efforts to rip health care away from millions, his refusal to address the crisis of gun violence, or his relentless attacks on federal workers and our intelligence community—we’re in a battle for the soul of America.

“We need a leader who will bring us together, unite us as one country, and restore the promise of America—I know that Joe Biden is that leader. Vice President Biden has dedicated his life to public service. He has the vision and experience to deliver results on the issues that matter most to Virginians, including his commitment to strengthen and rebuild the federal workforce.
 
“Throughout this campaign, Joe has proven that he is the steady, empathetic leader we need to unite our party and our country. I will proudly be casting my vote for Joe Biden this Tuesday.”
 
Earlier this week, Congresswoman Wexton published an open letter to the Democratic presidential candidates highlighting the importance of attracting the best and brightest into public service following Donald Trump's presidency. Biden's campaign responded with a letter sharing Wexton's concerns and outlining how his administration would restore the federal workforce.
 
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton represents Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, which, prior to her more than 12% victory in 2018, had been held by Republicans for 38 years. In Congress, Wexton has made lowering the cost of healthcare a priority, been a fierce champion for federal workers, been a leading voice for gun violence prevention, and has distinguished herself as an unflinching advocate for the LGBTQ community.
 
Congresswoman Wexton joins Congressman Bobby Scott and former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe in endorsing Biden after his decisive victory in South Carolina. Other Virginia leaders who recently endorsed Biden include Senator Tim Kaine, Congressman Donald McEachin, Congresswoman Elaine Luria, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea, Virginia State Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, and other state legislators and local leaders. Biden leads the Democratic field in congressional endorsements with Wexton becoming the 48th Member of Congress to support him.
 
In total, Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 1, 2020

Texas State Senator Carol Alvarado Endorses Joe Biden

Today, Texas State Senator and Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus Carol Alvarado released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States:

“This current moment requires a leader with the character, experience, and tenacity to put our country back on track. I believe that person is Joe Biden. Joe will bring our country together so that we can begin to heal — and he will work across the aisle to get things done for hardworking families in Texas and across the country. With his broad and diverse coalition, I know that Joe can defeat Donald Trump in November. Today, I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for President of the United States.”  

State Senator Alvarado represents Senate District 6, which includes southeast Houston, Houston’s East End and Northside, Aldine, Channelview, a portion of the historic Houston Heights and the cities of Baytown, Galena Park, Jacinto City, Pasadena and South Houston. Her endorsement adds to the growing momentum and enthusiasm that Joe Biden has established in Texas, a critical Super Tuesday state. Biden has now received over 50 Texas endorsements, including Congressional Black Caucus members Eddie Bernice Johnson, Marc Veasey, and Colin Allred; Congressional Hispanic Caucus members Sylvia Garcia, Filemon Vela, and Vicente Gonzalez; and State House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner.

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 1, 2020

Mayor Darrio Melton of Selma Endorses Joe Biden

Today, on the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Mayor Darrio Melton of Selma, Alabama released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States:

“Vice President Joe Biden is the leader that we need to beat Donald Trump and bring our country back together again. Joe understands the issues families in Selma and communities across the country face. As president, I know that he will work to put them first again. Joe embodies the character, experience, and knowledge we need back in the White House. He is uniquely qualified to unite our country in this moment, and I look forward to the day we can call him our president. Today, I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for President of the United States.”

Mayor Melton’s endorsement highlights the growing enthusiasm and support that Joe is generating in both the African American community and within Alabama — a critical Super Tuesday and historically red state. It also builds upon the previous endorsements Biden has earned in Alabama, including Senator Doug Jones, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Talladega Mayor Timothy Ragland, State Rep. Juandalyn Givan, and Jefferson County Commissioners Lashunda Scales and Shelia Tyson.

African American voters know Joe Biden and are familiar with his record of concrete progressive action that includes calling out and tackling systemic racism by playing a key role in securing the extension of the Voting Rights Act, introducing the Justice Integrity Act to fight inequality in the criminal justice system, authoring and successfully securing the passage of the Second Chance Act to provide funding to states and non-profit prisoner reentry programs and much more. When Biden was the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, then-Senator Biden led the opposition to Jeff Sessions’ nomination to become a U.S. district judge because of Session’s history of racially insensitive comments — resulting in the Judiciary Committee ultimately rejecting the nomination.   

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 1, 2020

Former Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, former Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln, released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States:

“I know Joe. I know his character, what he values, his devotion to family, his work ethic and his passion about doing the right thing for the people of our Country.  Joe knows the issues facing our communities in Arkansas. When I served in the U.S. Senate, I watched Joe fight for what was right and I was proud to work alongside him to solve issues that working families are facing. He’s represented our nation on the world stage. I traveled to Iraq with him to visit our Arkansas soldier and saw in person the respect leaders in other countries have for him. He fought to get the Affordable Care Act passed that helped more than 70,000 Arkansans and their families  gain access to quality, affordable health insurance and provides critical protections for Arkansans living with pre-existing conditions. And he helped lead our nation’s recovery from one of the worst recessions since the Great Depression by working across the aisle and making the hard decisions.

“In Arkansas, uncertainty created by unpredictable trade wars has upended our agricultural economy and the constant threat of losing health care coverage for preexisting conditions has caused unnecessary anxiety among patients and medical providers. This ends with Joe Biden.

“I adore Joe and Jill Biden. Steve and I will never forget their kindness and support when we arrived in the US Senate in 1999 with twin two year olds and a full schedule of work, family and all that young families face! Jill will be a tremendous First Lady. And Joe will assemble a White House staff and cabinet who respect the Constitution and who know how to address our nation’s most critical needs. I am confident that, with a proven and tested leader like Joe Biden in the White House, we can begin to heal and unite our nation, restore our democracy, and make real progress for hardworking families. Today, I am proud to endorse my friend and former colleague Joe Biden for President of the United States.”

Lincoln’s endorsement adds to the growing momentum Joe Biden has established in Arkansas, a critical Super Tuesday state. She joins State Representatives Jamie Scott and Frederick Love, State Senator Linda Chesterfield, and former U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and David Pryor, in supporting Joe Biden. Biden has been building a broad and diverse coalition across the South, winning the support of Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Senator Doug Jones, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Georgia State Rep. Pedro Marin, and other community leaders.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

March 1, 2020

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz Endorses Joe Biden

 Wasserman Schultz is the 5th Florida Member of Congress to Endorse Biden

Weston, Florida — Today, Congresswoman  Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-23) released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:
 
“As Floridians begin early voting for our next Democratic presidential candidate tomorrow, I am proud to endorse Joe Biden. Joe has the heart to unite our country, the experience to get big things done for the American people, and the vision to move our country beyond four years of Donald Trump’s failed presidency.
 
“Florida knows Joe and Joe knows Florida. He has delivered for the Sunshine State by expanding access to health care, making our communities safer from gun violence, and helping our state recover after the Great Recession. I am confident as President he will do the same. Joe Biden shares our values as a true fighter for voting rights and human rights both here and abroad and as a strong supporter of Israel with a record to match. Most importantly, Joe Biden is the candidate who will be able to deliver a decisive win here in Florida, the state that will give Democrats the White House in November 2020.”
 
This morning, Wasserman Schultz published an op-ed outlining her support for Biden in the Sun-Sentinel. Tomorrow, she will kick off an organizing event in Broward County.

Wasserman Schultz joins other leaders across Florida that have endorsed Joe Biden for President, including former Senators Bill Nelson and Bob Graham, and current Members of Congress Al Lawson (FL-5), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Alcee Hastings (FL-20), and Charlie Crist (FL-13). Biden also has the most support from more Members of Congress of any candidate in the race with XX members backing him. l.  Nationally, Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 1, 2020

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett Endorse Joe Biden

Following a pivotal victory for Joe Biden in South Carolina, Biden for President announced key endorsements from the longest-serving Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, a prominent statewide leader, and Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett, a Deacon of First Baptist Congressional Church. Both long-serving public servants from the near-North and West Sides of Chicago, White and Burnett are steadfast advocates for at-risk youth and important leaders within Chicago’s African American community.

In endorsing Biden, both White and Alderman discussed the importance of a Democratic presidential nominee with the ability to not only defeat Donald Trump, but to unite the party and country with the commitment to building on the Obama-Biden legacy of achieving progressive results.

“Joe Biden understands that if we have a prayer of restoring the soul of this nation, we need to start by making sure every child is treated with the dignity and respect that each one of us deserves,” said Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. “That starts with our investments in our kids today — in the safe home they sleep in at night, in the quality education they receive from early childhood to when they’re entering the workforce, in their access to affordable health care. If we’re going to bring this country together, we need to begin by bringing Joe Biden’s optimism and confidence in the ability of every child to thrive back to the White House. When we invest in our kids we future.”

“Joe Biden has always been able to achieve real progressive results because he knows we’re strongest when we’re united and working together,” said Alderman Walter Burnett. “Joe Biden is my candidate not just because he can and will beat Donald Trump — but because he understands our work doesn’t end there. Just as he and President Obama stared down fear and pessimism to make health care a right in this country and bring us off of the economic brink, Joe won’t stop building on our greatness . He’ll fight to make sure everyone is treated with equal justice under the law, and that access to quality health care, housing and economic opportunity is a reality in all corners of our society.”

Last week, more than 80 statewide and local elected officials as well as faith and Democratic party leaders endorsed Biden. Their support follows other Illinois leaders backing Biden, including Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), Congressman Danny Davis (IL-7), and former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun — the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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February 29, 2020

Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott Endorses Joe Biden

Scott Becomes 20th Congressional Black Caucus Member to Back Biden

After Joe Biden won the South Carolina primary, Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott announced he is endorsing Joe Biden for President of United States and released the following statement:

“Our nation is at a crossroads and we cannot afford four more years of Donald Trump’s reckless leadership. Democrats must nominate a strong, steady leader who can unite our party and nation to defeat Donald Trump this November. Joe Biden is that leader who can fix the mess that Trump will leave behind. Joe has been tested time and time again, and has earned the support and trust of a broad coalition of voters. On all the most urgent issues of our time – health care, voting rights, criminal justice reform, student debt, national security – Joe has the vision to get the job done and move our country forward. He has been doing that his whole life, as a senator, statesman, and President Obama’s vice president. Joe is the candidate who can deliver real, concrete progress. Joe Biden is the right choice to defeat Donald Trump and to deliver results for all Americans, from day one.”

Congressman Scott joins former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe who also announced his endorsement tonight. Congressman Scott is the 20th Congressional Black Caucus member to back Biden and joins his colleagues Congressman Donald McEachin and Congresswoman Elaine Luria. Additionally, other Virginia leaders have endorsed Biden, including Senator Tim Kaine Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea, Virginia State Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, and other state legislators and local leaders.

In total, Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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February 29, 2020

Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe Endorses Joe Biden

After a decisive victory for Joe Biden in South Carolina, former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced he is endorsing Biden for President of United States and released the following statement:

“We can't afford four more years of Donald Trump's hate-driven chaos and Joe Biden is the candidate with the character, experience, and broad appeal to defeat him. Joe Biden has been a friend of Virginia Democrats and my friend for decades and I am proud to endorse him for President of the United States.

“I've always said that our best leader is one who can build a broad coalition, including African American voters who are the heart of the Democratic Party. After South Carolina, it is clear Joe Biden is that leader.

“Health care has been the defining, winning issue for Virginia Democrats as we successfully fought to expand and protect Obamacare from Trump's attacks. Joe Biden's plan to expand the Affordable Care Act and lower costs unites our party and will keep Virginia blue in the fall.

“At a time of global risks from coronavirus to Middle East conflicts, we need Joe Biden's experience to repair the damage Trump's incompetence has done to our world. And at a time of rising hate as we saw in Charlottesville, we need Joe Biden's character and decency to repair the damage that Trump's rhetoric has done to our country.

“In Virginia, we've taken our state from red to blue in a decade by running campaigns that appeal to the majority of voters on issues like lowering health care costs, raising wages, and improving education. That's exactly how Democrats win Virginia and the White House in 2020 with Joe Biden leading our ticket."

McAuliffe joins a slew of other Virginia leaders backing Biden, including Senator Tim Kaine who also announced his support this week ahead of voting on Super Tuesday. Additionally, Congressman Donald McEachin, Congresswoman Elaine Luria, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea, Virginia State Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, and other state legislators and local leaders have announced they’re supporting Biden.

In total, Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,400 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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