President Obama Supports Muriel Bowser for D.C. Mayor

Democratic mayoral candidate, Muriel Bowser, received support from President Obama as the election nears.

Councilmember Bowser defeated current D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray in Democratic primary elections. There has been a Democrat as mayor in the District for the past 40 years.

President Obama said:

“I am proud to endorse Democratic Councilmember Muriel Bowser in her mayoral election bid. She is a champion for working and middle-class families, and a passionate proponent of Washington, D.C.

“Muriel knows that every hardworking D.C. resident deserves the opportunity to get ahead. That’s why she has partnered with local small businesses to create jobs and fought to give the children of D.C. a fair shot by investing in our schools. As mayor, I know she’ll continue to bring people together to fight for fair wages, build on the economic progress we’ve made and ensure teachers and students have the resources they need for success from early childhood education through high school.

“As we continue our efforts to move our country’s economy forward, I know I’ll be able to count on Muriel to expand opportunity for all. That’s why I’m asking for you to vote for her in the general election this November.”

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