Iowa Rep. Roger Thomas, D-Elkader, has become the tenth member of the Iowa legislature to endorse Delaware Sen. Joe Biden for president.
Crediting Biden’s successful Senate passage of an Iraq federalism plan yesterday, Thomas says he believes Biden to be the best choice to lead the nation.
“Sen. Biden showed true presidential leadership yesterday with the passage of his Iraq amendment” Thomas said. “He worked with members of both parties in building a consensus, ultimately giving them the confidence to do the right thing and begin to shift the direction of U.S. policy in Iraq. I know the people of Iowa respect that kind of presidential leadership.
“In the time I’ve spent with Sen. Biden, I’ve been fortunate to get to know him on a personal level – and continue to be moved by his determination, caring personality and boundless knowledge of the key issues of the day. As chair of the Economic Growth Committee here in the state, I believe we need a president who has a deep understanding of the real economic circumstances most Americans are confronting.”
Thomas serves on the Local Government, Veterans Affairs and Ways and Means committees and as chairman of the Economic Growth Committee. He was first elected to the state legislature in 1996.
This endorsement increases Biden’s lead in the Iowa House. His nine supporters from that side of the Capitol is well above the other Democratic hopefuls. In the overall numbers game, Biden is now tied with Illinois Sen. Barack Obama for the second-place slot when it comes to Iowa legislative endorsements. New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton maintains her lead with 16 endorsements.
