First Gay Bishop In Episcopal Church Endorses Obama
Bishop Gene Robinson, a civil rights leader and a leading voice in the faith community, announced today that he has joined Barack Obama's movement for change. On a conference call with reporters, Robinson said he believes that Obama's faith and background as a community organizer and civil rights lawyer make him uniquely qualified to advance our government's commitment to equality and compassion for those "for whom America is not working so well."
"As my work shows me every day, leadership means bringing people together and inspiring them to live out their values," Bishop Robinson said. "Barack Obama sees beyond the partisanship and hopelessness that have dominated in recent years, and the movement he's building is bringing vital new energy and optimism into our democratic process. I'm excited to work with Barack to bridge the old divides and make this country one again."
Campaigns and Elections | Reid Charlin | August 2, 2007 04:37 PM