Barack Obama Endorses Rep. Scott Peters for Re-Election

Press Release

Today, the Scott Peters for Congress campaign is honored to announce that Barack Obama has endorsed Rep. Peters for re-election. Obama's announcement comes as San Diego, and the country, turn their attentions toward Election Day in November.

"I know Scott Peters and the people of his district could not have a better representative in the U.S. Congress fighting for their security, prosperity, and economic opportunity," said Barack Obama in a statement. "Scott Peters is the real deal - a thoughtful, independent, hard-working leader who delivers for San Diego," he said.

"President Obama and I have shared values and priorities for our country: a tough, smart national security strategy; access to affordable, quality college education; closing gun background check loopholes; building an economy that leaves no one behind; and equality for all," said Peters. "It's been a tremendous honor to work with this President and I'm truly grateful for his support."

Peters added that the President, too, has delivered for San Diego when Peters has asked for his help. Two examples Peters cited are recent steps taken by the administration to fix the disparity in the federal homeless funding formula that shortchanges San Diego, and attention to the need for a better approach to preventing and fighting wildfires - the natural disasters of the west.

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