Former President Barack Obama endorses Adrian Perkins' Senate campaign

[TexasTowelie]

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins has been lining up endorsements for his Senate campaign in recent weeks.

He picked up perhaps the biggest one on the Democratic side on Friday -- former President Barack Obama.

The endorsement came as the former president gave his blessing to a slate of candidates running in key Senate races across the country.

“I’m proud to endorse these outstanding Democratic candidates who will work to get the virus under control, rebuild the economy and the middle class, and protect Americans’ health care and preexisting conditions protections from Republican assault,” Obama said. “They’re dedicated to shoring up and strengthening our democracy, a project that’s going to take time and require all of us—but it begins by electing Democrats right now. So give these candidates your vote—and vote early if you can, either by mail or in person.”

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[jorgevlorgan]

1. Hopefully this is a huge boost to his campaign.

It hasn't really gone far so far, but hopefully he can pick up some steam in the next week or so.

[tetedur]

2. He looks very impressive.

He's a West Point and Harvard graduate. He's a veteran.

If only Louisiana could get non-idiot federal representation. We've got Senator Cassidy, Senator John N. Kennedy and House Rep. Clay Higgins who are so proud of their stupidity.