WASHINGTON(AP)
The president of the American Federation of Government Employees
says the influential union is endorsing Democrat Barack Obama for
president.
AFGE President John Gage _ a superdelegate to the Democratic
National Convention _ says he will also personally back Obama. The
union endorsement gives the Illinois senator fresh momentum toward
capturing the nomination.
Gage said Friday the endorsement was a recognition of the
enthusiasm and vitality behind the Illinois senator's
campaign.
Obama's candidacy has been picking steam since Tuesday, when
he won the North Carolina primary and held rival Hillary Rodham
Clinton to a narrow victory in Indiana.
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