February 29, 2008
Posted: 02:45 PM ET
Rockefeller endorsed Obama Friday.
(CNN) –Longtime West Virginia Sen. Jay Rockefeller endorsed Barack Obama’s White House bid Friday, praising the Illinois senator for his initial opposition to the Iraq war. "I am all too aware that the threats we face are unconventional," Rockefeller, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said in a statement. "They are sophisticated. They are constantly changing and adapting. And they are very serious. What matters most in the Oval Office is sound judgment and decisive action. It’s about getting it right on crucial national security questions the first time – and every time.” News of the endorsement comes the same day both Democratic presidential campaigns are engaged in a heated back and forth over which candidate is best equipped to handle national security issues. In the statement, Rockefeller also said he is supporting Obama because of his "commitment to rebuild America." "I know Barack Obama will fight and win the battle for health care, good paying jobs, and energy security," Rockefeller wrote. – CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney Filed under: Barack Obama |
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