Obama gets Kerry endorsement

Nicole Hughes January 10, 2008 | 2:59 pm EST

Senator John Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, has endorsed Barack Obama’s candidacy on Thursday. Said Kerry of Obama:

“[he has] the greatest potential to lead a transformation, not just a transition”¦Who better than Barack Obama to bring new credibility to America’s role in the world and help restore our moral authority?”

According to Kerry’s aides, South Carolina was chosen as the endorsement site in an effort to help him win the SC primary on January 26th. John Edwards, Kerry’s former running mate, is from South Carolina and is thought to be favored in the state.

In 2004, Kerry chose Obama to deliver a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, which vastly increased his popularity within the party and reportedly helped him when a US Senate seat. Senator Tim Johnson of South Dakota has also recently announced his endorsement for Obama, who currently trails Hillary Clinton in senatorial endorsements.