Garrison Keillor

There have been a whole slew of endorsements for Barack Obama, perhaps as people decide last minute before Super Tuesday and after John Edwards dropped out. I think many people felt their decision gel in the last 2 weeks, and Obama seems to be getting many key endorsements. Los Angeles Times and La Opinion are boosting him in California. Kate Michelman (former president of NARAL) may help him among women.

And now Garrison Keillor has endorsed Barack Obama. From Obama's website:

“I'm happy to support your candidacy, which is so full of promise for our country. Seven years of a failed presidency is a depressing thing, and the country is pressing for a change and looking for someone with clear vision who is determined to break through the rhetorical logjam and find sensible ways to move our country forward. That's you, friend.

“I can't think of a happier prospect for next January than to see you and your wife and children stepping out on the platform in front of the Capitol for the inauguration. The sight of this will bring to an end a long sour chapter in our history. It will be an enormous moment. And of course it will be exciting to have a president who can speak with grace and power to the American people. Your campaign is a great tonic for America and that's why so many young people are excited about it. I congratulate you on your awesome achievement so far and pledge my support toward victory in November.”