Thursday, April 19, 2007

St. Louis mayor endorses Hillary Clinton

St. Louis mayor endorses Hillary Clinton

Democraticpresidential hopeful Hillary Clinton picked up support Thursday fromSt. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, Missouri's first prominent Democrat topublicly endorse a candidate.

"What I like about her more than anything is her experience and longtrack record in advocating for cities," Slay told reporters. He saidClinton shares his desire for stronger neighborhoods, better educationand better jobs.

"If Sen. Clinton becomes President Clinton, I know St. Louis will have a strong advocate in the White House," Slay said.

Clinton called Slay "one of a new breed of mayors who arerevitalizing their cities and setting an example for the rest of thecountry. I'm honored to have his support."

Slay was a St. Louis alderman for 10 years, was president of theBoard of Aldermen from 1995 to 2001, and has served as mayor since then.



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