Tenth senator backs Clinton - Maria Cantwell

[Herman Munster]

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/politics/story/232874.html

DES MOINES, Iowa --Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton has picked up the backing of Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, the 10th Senate endorsement Clinton has received in her presidential bid.

The campaign was set to announce Cantwell's endorsement Monday.

"Hillary is ready to address our energy challenges on day one with a bold, comprehensive plan to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and move America toward a renewable energy future," Cantwell said in a statement.

In the closing days before Iowa's caucuses Thursday, Clinton has been addressing questions about her electability in the general election - in part by touting endorsements from leading elected officials.

Campaigning with Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland on Saturday, Clinton said he and other high-profile backers aren't on a "political suicide mission" and are supporting her because they believe she can win Republican-leaning states.

[Carrieyazel]

1. I would have been stunned if Cantwell had endorsed anyone else.

Her and Hillary are close in the Senate.

[gateley]

2. Yeah - makes sense to me, too. nt

[liberalnurse]

3. I'm glad to see Strickland

on the campaign trail with Hillary Clinton. Ohio loves her!

[avrdream]

4. Endorsement from one fighter to another.

Very nice.

[antiimperialist]

5. Democratic congressmen/women are very unpopular these days

i don't know if the endorsement of many senators would help a candidate at this point.

[WA98296]

6. What a shocker (dripping with sarcasm) one DLC backing a DLC

[lvx35]

7. Good to see she's backing her on energy.

That's completely the right reason to back Hillary, she's got the right ideas there.

[Beacool]

8. Lovely!! Thanks for posting!!

[Kucinich4America]

9. no surprise there....

Maria votes wrong on a lot of things, unfortunately :(