http://www.chicagodefender.com/page/local.cfm?ArticleID=10130Illinois Black legislators unanimously endorse Sen. Obama by Kathy Chaney December 19, 2007 Black legislators in the Illinois General Assembly - the same assembly Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) cut his teeth in -- gave the official thumbs up to the presidential hopeful in his bid for the White House. Touting his extensive record, the Illinois Senate President said Obama has been a consistent soldier for the Black community since he came to Chicago two decades ago. "Barack Obama started his career in public service on the South Side of Chicago, organizing folks who had little hope to strengthen their families and their communities. In Springfield, he fought to outlaw racial profiling, to prevent innocent people from being sent to death row, and to provide health care coverage to an additional 150,000 Illinois residents. "In Washington, he secured increased investments for predominantly black institutions to make higher learning more affordable for our children and to protect homeowners from risky loans and foreclosures," state Sen. Emil Jones (D-14) said. Michelle Obama, who spoke on her husband's behalf earlier this month at Apostolic Church of God, said his fellow candidates say he is too inexperienced to be the next president of the United States. She disagreed and referenced his accomplishments while he was a state senator and his commitment to the community. She said his leadership is needed to make the nation better for future generations. Other Illinois lawmakers agree with her and said he's a "natural born leader." As one of Obama's delegates, state Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3) said she saw firsthand his leadership abilities during his days in Springfield and is "proud to support him." "It's time for a change in this country. I don't like the shift this country has taken in the last seven years. Too many people are suffering and it appears that the administration is anti-American and pro-business. Obama represents change in this country," Hunter said. State Rep. Monique Davis (D-27), who worked with Obama to fight racial profiling and to get suspects' interrogations and confessions videotaped, said endorsing the senator was an easy choice. "I'm well aware of his competence. He knows how to work with people on both side of the table. His integrity speaks for itself. How could I not endorse him," Davis said. State Rep. Ken Dunkin (D-5) said, "Obama represents the new Americans. Our children and grandchildren are inspired by him. There's a paradigm shift in this country with new Americans and Barack recognizes that." The Illinois primary election is Feb. 5.
http://www.chicagodefender.com/page/local.cfm?ArticleID=10130Illinois Black legislators unanimously endorse Sen. Obama
by Kathy Chaney December 19, 2007
Black legislators in the Illinois General Assembly - the same assembly Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) cut his teeth in -- gave the official thumbs up to the presidential hopeful in his bid for the White House. Touting his extensive record, the Illinois Senate President said Obama has been a consistent soldier for the Black community since he came to Chicago two decades ago. "Barack Obama started his career in public service on the South Side of Chicago, organizing folks who had little hope to strengthen their families and their communities. In Springfield, he fought to outlaw racial profiling, to prevent innocent people from being sent to death row, and to provide health care coverage to an additional 150,000 Illinois residents.
"In Washington, he secured increased investments for predominantly black institutions to make higher learning more affordable for our children and to protect homeowners from risky loans and foreclosures," state Sen. Emil Jones (D-14) said. Michelle Obama, who spoke on her husband's behalf earlier this month at Apostolic Church of God, said his fellow candidates say he is too inexperienced to be the next president of the United States. She disagreed and referenced his accomplishments while he was a state senator and his commitment to the community. She said his leadership is needed to make the nation better for future generations. Other Illinois lawmakers agree with her and said he's a "natural born leader." As one of Obama's delegates, state Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3) said she saw firsthand his leadership abilities during his days in Springfield and is "proud to support him." "It's time for a change in this country. I don't like the shift this country has taken in the last seven years. Too many people are suffering and it appears that the administration is anti-American and pro-business. Obama represents change in this country," Hunter said. State Rep. Monique Davis (D-27), who worked with Obama to fight racial profiling and to get suspects' interrogations and confessions videotaped, said endorsing the senator was an easy choice. "I'm well aware of his competence. He knows how to work with people on both side of the table. His integrity speaks for itself. How could I not endorse him," Davis said. State Rep. Ken Dunkin (D-5) said, "Obama represents the new Americans. Our children and grandchildren are inspired by him. There's a paradigm shift in this country with new Americans and Barack recognizes that." The Illinois primary election is Feb. 5.
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