First statewide to endorse Barack Obama

Richard Cordray led the pack in Ohio, becoming the first statewide elected official to endorse Senator Barack Obama for President.

From Treasurer Cordray's endorsement:

"I believe in Senator Obama's inspirational message and his effort to create a politics that will bring people together. That is the kind of leadership we are working to provide in Ohio, and it is badly needed to change the federal government in Washington."

--Richard Cordray, February 17, 2008