Sunday, June 3, 2007

Clinton Lands Coveted Endorsement in Iowa

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's (N.Y.) Iowa campaign received a nice boost today when Jerry Crawford threw his considerable weight behind her candidacy.

"Hillary Clinton is ready to be president on Day One," said Crawford today. "She has the experience to get us out of Iraq in a responsible fashion." He added: "Our field of candidates for 2008 is the best field of my lifetime, but Hillary stands out as the one most ready to lead."

Crawford, a Des Moines lawyer, has been a major force in Iowa politics for decades. He served as Iowa campaign chairman for the last five Democratic presidential nominees and is a major financial and organizational force in the state.

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