The Obama campaign released a list of prominent political supporters yesterday. They're calling the group the Indiana Leadership Committee. The supporters have been tasked "to lead grassroots organizing efforts for the Indiana campaign."
The list includes Congress members, mayors, prosecutors and state legislators. The question remains though - will the mayor of Batesville's endorsement really help Obama win? Complete list after the jump.
"After college I went back to Chicago and worked with churches to help communities recover from plant closings," Obama said. "I understand the importance of strong local leaders and everyday people coming together to spark the change we so desperately need. I'm proud to have the support of these Hoosiers who have agreed to join me as we work to challenge the conventional thinking and transform our country."
- Former Congressman Lee Hamilton
- Former Congressman Tim Roemer
- Former Congressman Andy Jacobs
- U.S. Congressman and Superdelegate Andre Carson
- Jeff Modisett - Former Attorney General and Marion County Prosecutor
- State House Majority Leader Russ Stilwell - Boonville
- State Party Vice Chair and Superdelegate Cordelia Lewis Burks
- UAW CAP Rep and Superdelegate Connie Thurman
- Former State Party Chair Kip Tew
- Senator Earline Rogers - Gary
- Senator Tim Lanane - Anderson
- Senator Bob Deig - Evansville
- Senator Lindel Hume - Princeton
- Senator John Broden - South Bend
- Representative Dennis Avery - Evansville
- Representative Earl Harris - East Chicago
- Representative Jeb Barden - Indianapolis
- Representative John Bartlett - Indianapolis
- Representative Charlie Brown - Gary
- Representative Mara Candelaria Reardon - Munster
- Representative Bill Crawford - Indianapolis
- Representative Dave Crooks - Washington
- Representative John Day - Indianapolis
- Representative Chet Dobis - Merrillville
- Representative Ryan Dvorak - South Bend
- Representative Dale Grubb - Covington
- Representative Phil Hoy - Evansville
- Representative Linda Lawson - Hammond
- Representative Scott Pelath - Michigan City
- Representative Matt Pierce - Bloomington
- Representative Greg Porter - Indianapolis
- Representative Scott Reske - Pendleton
- Representative Vernon Smith - Gary
- Representative Vanessa Summers - Indianapolis
- Representative Trent Van Haaften - Mount Vernon
- Karen Freeman Wilson - Former Attorney General
- William Smith - Decatur County Prosecutor
- Kenneth Faw - Fayette County Prosecutor
- Mel Wilhelm - Franklin County Prosecutor
- Robert Clamme - Jay County Prosecutor
- Robert Beckman - La Porte County Prosecutor
- Chris Gaal - Monroe County Prosecutor
- Jodi Uebelhack - Posey County Prosecutor
- Bob Springer - Sullivan County Prosecutor
- Nina Alexander - Vermillion County Prosecutor
- Stan Levco - Vanderburgh County Prosecutor
- Mayor David Wiant - Garrett
- Mayor Richard Fledderman - Batesville
- Mayor Ted Ellis - Bluffton
- Mayor Jim Fleck - Columbia City
- Mayor Doug Hedrick - Greendale
- Mayor Harold Campbell - North Vernon
- Mayor Mark Kruzan - Bloomington
- Mayor Stephen Luecke - South Bend
- Mayor Allan Kauffman - Goshen
- Mayor Chuck Oberlie - Michigan City
- Mayor Jerry Hawkins - Clinton
- Mayor Scott Biddle - Sullivan
- Mayor Dick Hickman - Angola
- Mayor Jonathon Weinzapfel - Evansville
- Former Mayor Mike Puro - Goshen
- Former Mayor Graham Richard - Fort Wayne
- Former Mayor John Fernandez - Bloomington
- Former Mayor Sonya Margerum - West Lafayette
- Former Majority Leader Fred Bauer - Terre Haute
- Former State Senator Mike Gery - West Lafayette
- Former State Representative Bob Kuzman - Crown Point
- Former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis Melina Kennedy
- Community Leader Mary Downes - South Bend
- Community Leader Dennis Lee - Indianapolis
- Former Chief of Staff to Lee Hamilton Wayne Vance
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An endorsement is a heck of a lot more than just a one-time statement of support. It can also mean a financial contribution (the mothers milk of politics) and maybe a loan of experienced staffers and organizers. It can also get your campaign the experienced advice of a successful local power broker. If you are trying to organize to get votes in Batesville, the support of the Mayor there can be darn useful!
Wilson46201 | April 24, 2008 3:58 PM
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