Published Wednesday | February 6, 2008
Omaha mayor endorses Obama
Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey welcomed the news that Barack Obama is coming to Omaha on Thursday by endorsing the Illinois senator for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Fahey's endorsement carries more than a pat on the back. As Omaha's mayor, Fahey qualifies as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, and Fahey said that he plans to attend the convention.
"Barack Obama appeals to me," Fahey said.
"He wants to put partisanship aside," the mayor said, "and we really need that with all the problems we face.
"Give me a guy who wants to sit down with the other side and seek solutions," Fahey said.
In addition, Obama asked for his support. Fahey said he feels very comfortable talking to Obama.
Fahey joins Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., and Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler in supporting Obama over Clinton.
The excitement of a competitive race for the nomination is not lost on Fahey, a former Nebraska Democratic national committeeman. With the Democratic caucuses Saturday, Fahey said: "This is the first time in my memory where Nebraska Democrats will have a little bit to say about our nominee."
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