Klobuchar Campaign Press Release - Amy for Iowa Announces Multiple Endorsements Ahead of Klobuchar's Weekend Visit to the State
DES MOINES, IA — Ahead of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar's tenth visit to Iowa since announcing her campaign – and on the heels of her cross-state trip over Fourth of July week – community activists and former legislators across Iowa announced their endorsement of Klobuchar for President.
Bill Witt – Former Iowa State Representative from Black Hawk County. Bill is known for his environmental and long-term care reform advocacy.
Shirley McAdon – Adel City Council member.
Jackie Wellman – Community Activist, Super Volunteer. Jackie is a former Precinct Captain for both the Obama and Hillary Clinton campaigns.
Ruth Thompson – Community Activist, The Caucus Couple.
Scott Thompson – Community Activist, The Caucus Couple.
Melissa Fath – Community Activist, Cancer Researcher.
"We're thrilled to earn the support of these Iowa leaders and community activists. They know that Senator Klobuchar has real solutions to the problems Iowans face and has a proven record of getting results," said Lauren Dillon, Amy for Iowa State Director. "These endorsements, along with our support from Iowa State Representatives Ruth Ann Gaines and Marti Anderson and former IDP Chair Dr. Andy McGuire, are just another example of Senator Klobuchar's growing momentum in the state."
These endorsements come on the heels of Senator Klobuchar's most recent swing through Iowa where she "doubled down" on "differentiat[ing] herself from Trump" and was praised for "her ability to get things done."
Earlier this year, Senator Klobuchar earned the endorsements of Iowa Representatives Ruth Ann Gaines and Marti Anderson and former IDP Chair Dr. Andy McGuire.
Amy Klobuchar, Klobuchar Campaign Press Release - Amy for Iowa Announces Multiple Endorsements Ahead of Klobuchar's Weekend Visit to the State Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/365936