Former presidential hopeful endorses Obama

BILL BRADLEY, a former presidential hopeful and senator, yesterday endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president.

“Barack Obama is building a broad new coalition that brings together Democrats, independents and Republicans by once again making idealism a central focus of our politics,” said Mr Bradley in a statement released by Mr Obama’s campaign.

“Because of his enormous appeal to Americans of all ages and backgrounds, Obama is the candidate best positioned to win in November... His movement for change could create a new era of American politics — truly a new American story.”