Sportsmen for Obama Endorsements

	Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico "Barack Obama understands that sportsmen and women want to protect habitat as well as their 2nd Amendment Rights. As an avid hunter and angler in my home state of New Mexico, these issues are close to my heart. I know that Barack Obama is the candidate who will protect America's wild lands and waters for future generations of sportsmen and women to enjoy."

	Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-01), longest serving co-chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus “I've been a sportsman all of my life, and I support Sen. Barack Obama for President. He has the best record on conservation issues which are critical to maintain healthy populations of fish and game. He’s pledged that if elected president he will open 2 million acres of public land to hunters and appoint sportsmen and women to his administration and make sure they play a pivotal role on important conservation decisions. He supports the 2nd amendment and will devote necessary resources to our issues. These are our issues and Barack Obama’s support will enhance fishing and hunting today and for future generations. I hope you will join me in supporting Sen. Barack Obama for president.”

	Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) "Senator Obama may not have grown up hunting and fishing like I did, but his record shows that he understands and respects the issues most important to sportsmen and women. He will uphold the second amendment, recognizing that we have an individual right to bear arms, and has a clear record of working to strengthen conservation programs to create new opportunities for hunters and anglers. As a leader on sportsmen's issues in Congress, I believe Barack Obama is the clear choice."

	Rep. John Dingell (MI-15) “Only one candidate, Barack Obama, will actively fight to protect our open spaces where we as sportsmen and women take our families to share in the joys of hunting and fishing. It's common sense that no matter how many firearms we own, without the land to hunt on, we won't be able to enjoy these activities and pass them on to our children. Barack Obama stands ready to ensure that we have both the right and the ability to enjoy America's wild places. He has pledged to uphold the 2nd Amendment and protect our gun rights.”

	Governor Chet Culver of Iowa "Like so many Iowans, I love to hunt and fish. As Governor, I have fought to protect Iowa's land and water, increase opportunities to enjoy our great outdoors, and honor the rights and heritage of Iowa sportsmen. That's why I've always been a staunch support of the Second Amendment. As President, I know Barack Obama will bring that same respect to our constitutional rights and commitment to our natural heritage."