Stupak comments on Obama's choice of Biden as running mate

MENOMINEE -- U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) released the following statement regarding Senator Barack Obama's announcement that Senator Joe Biden will be the Democratic vice presidential candidate:

"Senator Obama has made a great choice in selecting Senator Biden as his running mate. Joe Biden's long and distinguished career in the U.S. Senate and vast expertise on foreign policy and many other issues will be a valuable asset to an Obama administration.

"I have worked closely with Senator Biden on a number of law enforcement and labor issues over the years. Through this work and his spirited campaign during the presidential primaries, it is clear Joe Biden shares Barack Obama's commitment to the change our country needs.

"I look forward to hearing from Senator Biden next week at the Democratic Convention and to formally nominating him as a candidate for Vice President of the United States."

Stupak to serve as Michigan super-delegate at Convention

Stupak will travel to Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 26, to attend the Democratic National Convention. By virtue of being a member of Congress, Stupak serves as a Michigan super-delegate to the convention. He will be in Denver Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the night Barack Obama will formally accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States before a crowd of more than 70,000 and a national television audience.

Now campaigning for re-election to a ninth term representing Michigan’s 1st Congressional District in U.S. House of Representatives, Stupak said he is as committed as ever to standing up for northern Michigan and working for the change necessary to move the country forward.

"My campaign staff and volunteers have been working hard for months to organize an aggressive grassroots campaign," Stupak said. "I will work hard for each and every vote here in the 1st Congressional District. I consider it an honor to serve Northern Michigan in Washington and will continue to work hard for you with leadership you can trust!"

Stupak will travel back to Michigan on Friday, Aug. 29, to participate in Labor Day parades over the weekend and attend the Dickinson County Fair.

For more information on Congressman Stupak, visit his Web site or his new Campaign site.