Former Dodd NH chairs endorse Obama

MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Former supporters of Joe Biden and Chris Dodd's now ended campaign announced their support for Barack Obama this afternoon, including two of Dodd's New Hampshire chairman.

Former party chair and Democratic Congressional nominee Joe Keefe as well as former House Democratic Leader Jim Craig, both of Manchester, endorsed Obama.

Others include:

Dan Calegari, Deerfield – Former NH Field Director for Gary Hart '84; Veteran of five NH Presidential Primaries; Small Business Owner; Member of Senator Dodd's Steering Committee

Pat Clark, Tilton – Democratic Activist

Representative Mike Farley, Manchester – Former John Kerry '04 NH Steering Committee Member, Secretary of Manchester City Democratic Party, Democratic Activist, Member of Dodd's Steering Committe

Quentin Keefe, Manchester – Owner of Commercial Street Fishery; President, Regency Mortgage Company

Chris Kennedy, Manchester – NH State Senate Legislative Aide, veteran of the 2006 NH Senate Democratic Caucus Field Operation for the Lakes Region

Joe Sullivan, Manchester – Manchester Ward 12 Democratic Committee, Retired Teacher

Anna Tilton, Marlborough – Co-Chair of Cheshire County for Dodd; Cheshire County Register of Probate; 2nd Vice Chair (and former Chair) of Cheshire County Democrats