Good news from Fairbanks today. Mayor Jim Whitaker -- a registered Republican -- has endorsed Barack Obama!Support from Alaskans from all backgrounds and political affiliations is one of the things that makes our movement so special. There is so much at stake in this election, and we need a president who can heal old partisan divisions and renew America's promise.If you're a Republican who supports Barack, please take a moment to join our Alaska Republicans for Obama group.
We'll keep you updated on ways you can help Barack as an Alaska Republican. You can read more about Mayor Whitaker's endorsement in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner or in the press release below.
REPUBLICAN MAYOR OF FAIRBANKS-NORTH STAR BOROUGH ENDORSES OBAMAJim Whitaker has served as mayor since 2003 FAIRBANKS, AK – The Barack Obama campaign in Alaska today announced the endorsement of Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor Jim Whitaker. Whitaker is a registered Republican. Whitaker said, “Barack Obama has the unique ability to bring people together from all political backgrounds—Democrats, Republicans, and independents. Partisan business-as-usual has crippled Washington. It’s time for a president who will work to unite our country and bring about the change we need.“Barack Obama will stand up for Alaska’s families. As president, he’ll support the Alaska natural gas pipeline and work to lower the skyrocketing fuel prices that have caused an energy crisis here in Fairbanks. He has a plan to move this country forward and will be a president who is as independent as Alaskans are.”Barack Obama said, “I’m grateful for Mayor Whitaker’s support. Fairbanks residents are paying some of the highest energy prices in the country. Mayor Whitaker knows firsthand the importance of solving our energy crisis. He believes as I do that we need to bring people together in order to solve the many challenges our country is facing right now, from energy to the economy.”Jim Whitaker was elected mayor of the Fairbanks-North Star Borough in 2003. He served as a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003. From 1999 to 2000, Whitaker served as Chair of the Special Committee on Oil and Gas. # # #FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 12, 2008
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