February 18, 2008 - 16:36
News: Vermont

Ben & Jerry join Leahy in support of Obama

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the owners of Ben & Jerry's, publicly endorsed Obama in Burlington today.

“Barack Obama believes that the special interests in Washington shouldn’t drown out the voices and basic needs of Americans,” Greenfield said. “When Barack Obama is President, we will finally have a president who is committed to ensuring all Americans have access to affordable health care and our children get the education they deserve.”

Greenfield and Cohen appeared with Obama-backer U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy. The three drove to the event in "Obama-Mobiles."

“The ObamaMobiles are true vehicles for change," said Cohen. "There’s a lot at stake in this election. All Vermonters need to make their voices heard and vote.”

Alex Isenstadt is a Politicker.com Reporter and can be reached via email at noreply@politicker.com.

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