Ohio Governor Strickland Endorses Obama

In a sharp turnaround from being the lead supporter for Senator Clinton in Ohio, Governor Ted Strickland has formally come around to endorse Senator Obama as the Democratic Nominee.

Here is his press release:

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Subject: STATEMENT: Governor Strickland Endorses Barack Obama

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2008

Governor Ted Strickland issued the following statement this afternoon:

"Today, I announce my wholehearted and enthusiastic support for Barack Obama for President of the United States.

Earlier today I talked with Sen. Hillary Clinton. I thanked her for her friendship and the strong effort she put forth in this historic campaign. I pledged to work with her to unify the party and to make sure that Barack Obama wins the presidency.

Ohioans have suffered as a result of the failed policies of the Bush Administration, including job loss as a result of rising fuel prices. Ohioans desperately want real, meaningful change. And I believe Barack Obama will bring that change."

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Could this be the sign that Strickland wishes to get back in the good graces of the Obama campaign for VP consideration, after this famous scene from the campaign?