Scott Brown Picks Up Endorsement from Former Mass. Gov. Weld

Former Massachusetts Governor William Weld endorsed incumbent U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown on Friday, calling him a "breath of fresh air," and "motivated by open-minded independence." 

“Scott isn’t swayed by pressure from the special interests, but rather by what makes good sense for the people of Massachusetts,"  said Governor Weld. "He is a sorely-needed moderate voice, and his independent streak is exactly what we need to break through the partisan gridlock that too often grips Washington, D.C." 

The endorsement came during a press conference at Brown's South Boston headquarters.

Sen. Brown credited Gov. Weld with "helping to bring the Massachusetts economy back to life."

“His independence and ability to work across the aisle are two traits that I admire very much," said Sen. Brown. 

Weld served as governor in Massachusetts from 1991-1997.