| Rep. David Obey (WI-7):
"I think Dick Gephardt is the single best leader I have every worked with in the Democratic party. I ran against him for Caucus Chairman a number of years ago and halfway through the race I withdrew because I decided he was better fitted for the job and he was one of the best people I have ever seen. And nothing he's done since has changed my mind." |
| Rep. Joe Hoeffel:
"I know Dick Gephardt really well. I've served with him in the House. I have complete confidence in him as a person, as a man. I trust him. I trust his judgment. I admire him... My fondness for Dick, my confidence in him, just outstripped any other relation that I have with the other candidates. All of whom are good, all of whom represent the best in our party, but I just have so much confidence in Dick and think he's such a decent guy that he's my choice." |
| Rep. Patrick Kennedy:
"Dick Gephardt can win this Democratic nomination and most importantly win the election. This is about winning. I think electorally he is the Midwestern candidate who can pick up both the blue states that Democrats already have in the Midwest that's usually the battleground; he can pick up the Iron Belt. He's got all the organizational capacity he needs to run a first-rate campaign, and so politically he can get his message across. And I think his message is very powerful. And health care's always been my number one issue; I'm glad to see it's his." |
