Republican congressman endorses Obama
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/09/18/art.gil.ap.jpg caption="Gilchrest attended a McCain speech in February."]
(CNN) - Rep. Wayne Gilchrest, the Maryland Republican who lost a heated primary challenge earlier this year, said Friday he's endorsing Democrat Barack Obama's White House bid.
Gilchrest, who has served in the House for close to two decades, told a Maryland radio station Obama and his running mate Sen. Joe Biden have the experience needed for the job.
"My perspective is that the ticket is Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden that they have the breadth of experience, I think they are prudent, they are knowledgeable," he told WYPR. "We just can't use four more years of the same kind of policy that's somewhat hazardous, which leads to recklessness."
The move doesn’t come as a big surprise: Gilchrest is a strong opponent of the Iraq war and has voted for a timeline for withdrawal. He's also endorsed the Democrat running to succeed him.
CNN's calls to Gilchrest's office went unanswered.
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This IS the real maverick, who really have clear judgment & honesty, dare to challenge his own party decisions, upholding "Country First" in practice - seeing the damage the country might suffer of joke politics carried on by GOP. McCain used to be this kind of man, but only until he sold his soul to the "old boys in charge". Palin definitely is not this kind of person at all. She's merely an imaginary product of politics branding by Bush circles.
Checkout the CNN video titled "Palin advisers and Bush". Most of Sarah Palin's advisers have worked with the Bush campaign or in the administration.
My Comment is:
There is a time for Party loyality, and side taking, and there is a time to
dig in and get things done, no matter the pary. However it is important
to pick the men and women that will best do the job.
We in America are hurting, and we need strong leadership. I agree we
need Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden to take over the country. We have
gone on too long with the same old thing and it shows.
I'll see you Gilchcrest's endorsement, and raise you both H. Clinton and Biden's statements that Obama isn't ready.
People are starting to think the McCain-Palin campaign is a farce.
thank God for you.
anymore?
no more mcbush and his puppet palin (stop waving your hand as if you are in a pageant!!! please, this is more serious business).
obama 08
Is this really news that calls for front page billing at CNN.com?
What, no two headed cat stories or teenage sex scandals today?
A retiring hack from Maryland, who lost a primary challenge, is pissed at the GOP and backs Obama. Surprise!
I love a good political debate as much as the next guy, but this is getting ridulous.
Let's put the old fart and the moose lips away for good.....
Make your voices heard!
BRING BACK THE REPUBLIC
Nobody likes a liar. Goodbye McCain/Pain bubble....."POP!"
He's not the only Republican voting for Obama/Biden. Almost all of my republican friends are voting for Obama as well.
Thank you for your endorsement sir!