Reps. Elijah Cummings (Chairman of the CBC) and Jim Moran endorse Dean

[pruner]

After dinner this evening I stopped by a fundraiser for Howard Dean in Washington, DC --- one to celebrate his 55th birthday. It wasn’t the first time I’d seen him in person. But it was the first time I’d seen him speak to a campaign rally. And the event was very impressive.

The intensity and engagement of the crowd were palpable. And I could understand the enthusiasm Dean supporters have for what they’re doing and what they're a part of when surrounded by that energy.

Union representation was very much in evidence at the rally --- intentionally so, I suspect, but effectively so as well.

There were also endorsements from Congressmen Elijah Cummings and Jim Moran, which covers a lot of territory (in every respect but geographically) in the Democratic party.

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/week_2003_11_16.html#002212

[w13rd0]

1. Excellent...

...Elijah's endorsement carries much weight. Way to go Dean!

Go Dean Team!!!

[slinkerwink]

6. I agree

;-)

[CMT]

2. both are outstanding endorsement for Dean

Cummings is chairman of congressional black caucus and Moran is big on veterans issues.

[pruner]

3. don't forget Rep. David Wu…

he serves as chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

[JaneQPublic]

4. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to endorse Dean

Looks as though many of the major black lawmakers are lining up behind Dean.

http://www.msnbc.com/news/924508.asp?0cb=-314164841

(NBC Dean campaign embed Felix) Schein also notes Dean’s inroads among some important corners of the party coalition with endorsements yesterday from Reps. Elijah Cummings, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, David Wu, and centrist Democrat Jim Moran. Schein says Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is expected to endorse Dean today in Houston.

[slinkerwink]

5. so much for the flag flap..........go Sheila Jackson Lee!!!!!

As a Texan, she's one of my favorite congresswomen, in addition to my congressman, Rep. Charlie Gonzalez...