President Obama Endorses Will Haskell for State Senate

In a Monday-morning tweet listing his endorsements in political races all across the country, President Barack Obama included an endorsement for local Democratic candidate Will Haskell in his State Senate campaign against incumbent Toni Boucher for Connecticut’s 26th district.

“Today, I’m proud to endorse even more Democratic candidates who aren’t just running against something, but for something—to expand opportunity for all of us and to restore dignity, honor, and compassion to public service,” President Obama wrote in a tweet announcing his second wave of endorsements.

“In President Obama’s farewell address, he made a call to action that had a major impact on my life. ‘If you’re disappointed by your elected officials,’ he said, ‘grab a clipboard, get some signatures and run for office yourself.’ I followed his advice, and I’m honored to have his endorsement,” Haskell said. “Whether we’re talking about healthcare during phone banks or renewable energy at doorsteps, our campaign is working constantly to protect his legacy. The voters in my district are ready and eager to fight Donald Trump’s values by restoring the civility, honesty and compassion that President Obama embodied.”