Debbie Stabenow Endorses Potential Hillary 2016 Bid

In a photo from May 9, 2014, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., is interviewed by The Associated Press in Detroit. Stabenow recently shepherded the sweeping agriculture spending bill through Congress and is helping ... In a photo from May 9, 2014, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., is interviewed by The Associated Press in Detroit. Stabenow recently shepherded the sweeping agriculture spending bill through Congress and is helping to craft the party's playbook for the November midterm elections. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) MORE LESS
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Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) gave her support Thursday to a potential Hillary Clinton presidential run, making her the third sitting senator to do so.

“I’m ready for Clinton because she is the best person to take on the challenges that face our country, and she has more than enough qualifications, achievements and experience to do the job,” Stabenow wrote in a CNN op-ed.

The Michigan Democrat noted that she and Clinton both arrived in the Senate at the same time, after the 2000 elections, and have known each other for more than 30 years. She went on to praise Clinton’s work as secretary of state as well as her record on raising the minimum wage and ensuring quality, affordable health care.

“When America chooses its next president, we need someone who understands that people across this country are working hard and just want a fair shot to get ahead in life,” Stabenow concluded. “I know that Clinton understands this because that’s the America she has been fighting for all her life. That is why I am ready for Hillary Clinton — and why America is, too.”

Sens. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) previously announced their endorsement of Clinton and the Ready For Hillary super PAC unofficially backing her potential bid, although the former secretary of state has yet to decide whether to run for president.

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