Bobby Kennedy's widow endorses Obama

Ethel Kennedy endorses:

Over these past few years, I’ve watched Senator Obama inspire Americans from all walks of life to believe in real change and a new sense of hope and possibility. He’s a magnetic force, drawing the nation together for the common good and galvanizing us all to help shape our country’s future.

Barack is so like Bobby, who struggled for the rights of the poor in the Mississippi Delta and Appalachia, traveled to California to stand in solidarity with Cesar Chavez and farm workers, and fought to end another war that cost so many lives.

As does the largest Spanish-language newspaper in America, La Opinión.

And Susan Eisenhower, President Dwight Eisenhower's granddaughter:

The last time the United States had an open election was 1952. My grandfather was pursued by both political parties and eventually became the Republican nominee. Despite being a charismatic war hero, he did not have an easy ride to the nomination. He went on to win the presidency -- with the indispensable help of a "Democrats for Eisenhower" movement. These crossover voters were attracted by his pledge to bring change to Washington and by the prospect that he would unify the nation.

It is in this great tradition of crossover voters that I support Barack Obama's candidacy for president. If the Democratic Party chooses Obama as its candidate, this lifelong Republican will work to get him elected and encourage him to seek strategic solutions to meet America's greatest challenges. To be successful, our president will need bipartisan help.

Note that according to Gallup, the gender gap between Obama and Clinton appears to be closing in recent days.

IN IDAHO TODAY, nearly 15,000 people showed up for an Obama rally. In a state with a population of 1.5 million, it's interesting to note that in 2004, only 5,000 people participated in the Democratic caucus!

Wow.