Former MN Congressman and Dodd Backer Richard Nolan Endorses Obama
ST. PAUL - Former Minnesota Congressman and previous supporter of Senator Chris Dodd for president Richard Nolan announced today that he’s now supporting Senator Barack Obama’s campaign for president.
"I'm inspired by Senator Obama's ability to unite Republicans, Independents and Democrats to bring about change we can believe in," Nolan said. "He is the one candidate in this race who can end the war in Iraq and improve our standing in the world and bring quality, affordable health care to every American.
"Senator Obama put together a world-class organization to win the Iowa caucuses and I am committed to helping him continue to build the same kind of organization here in Minnesota."
Congressman Nolan represented Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District from 1975-1981. He lives in Crosby and taught social studies in Royalton, Minn.
Nolan's endorsement adds to the impressive list of prominent Minnesota backers Obama has already secured, including Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Congressman Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak, and Duluth Mayor-elect Donny Ness.
