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Key Texas Races Make Obama’s First Round of Endorsements

by Onward Texas Staff August 3, 2020, 2:30 pm 30k Views

This morning, Barack Obama released his first round of endorsements for this election cycle. The list contained more than one Texas Progressive.

“I’m proud to endorse this diverse and hopeful collection of thoughtful, empathetic, and highly qualified Democrats. Together, these candidates will help us redeem our country’s promise by sticking up for working class people, restoring fairness and opportunity to our system, and fighting for the good of all Americans — not just those at the top. They make me optimistic not just about our party’s chances in November, but about our country’s future long after that. So if you’re in one of their districts or states, make sure you vote for them this fall. And if you can, vote early — by mail or in person.” – President Barack Obama

Scroll through and see the reactions of some of the candidates.

I’m proud to endorse this diverse and hopeful collection of thoughtful, empathetic, and highly qualified Democrats. If you’re in one of their districts or states, make sure you vote for them this fall. And if you can, vote early—by mail or in person. https://t.co/PSm3Rf3wkF pic.twitter.com/7RXrJriBz8
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 3, 2020

Today I am proud to receive an endorsement from @BarackObama. This
election is one of the most important elections of our lifetime, and I need
your support. Donate, volunteer at https://t.co/L3Zjz4ib9o Let's go to work #FlipTX14 #TogetherWeCan pic.twitter.com/CRMn5l4vEd
— Adrienne Bell (@AdrBell) August 3, 2020

Today, I'm proud to receive an endorsement from @BarackObama. We're working hard to make our halls of power look like and fight for our communities. #TX24

I need your support so that we can be the change we seek. Join our campaign at https://t.co/21mlcJv1SE. pic.twitter.com/wqALcKoMhO
— Candace Valenzuela (@candacefor24) August 3, 2020

Well this is quite a surprise for the morning! Thank you @BarackObama for acknowledging the importance of the Texas House, and I’m honored to have your endorsement! https://t.co/cXpneuK7xM
— Erin Zwiener (@ErinForYall) August 3, 2020

And like that 2020 became a year for the books! So honored to have the endorsement of @BarackObama, I'm at a loss for words…well not really, now that we have Obama, we need YOU! Invest any $ amt at: https://t.co/cWaQVMQxEX @latinovictoryus pic.twitter.com/h7EPj5A2XZ
— Natali Hurtado (@NataliforTexas) August 3, 2020

I’m proud to receive an endorsement from @BarackObama. This election is too important — and I’ll need your support to win in November: https://t.co/k2NeGHD6Z5 #txlege https://t.co/lrYJe3NsD9
— State Rep. Gina Calanni (@gina_calanni) August 3, 2020

Today I'm incredibly proud to have received an endorsement from @BarackObama! This election is one of the most important elections in our lifetime, and I'll need your support to win in November. Join our campaign https://t.co/BF9sVdWbuA pic.twitter.com/15rp2JLXuA
— Jon Rosenthal (@Jon_RosenthalTX) August 3, 2020

Thank you, President @BarackObama! I’m pressing forward with the same HOPE for tomorrow that you instilled in me as an eager first year law student in 2008. https://t.co/vhWelMFXQA
— Akilah Bacy for Texas (@AkilahBacy) August 3, 2020