By ALEX GOLDMAN<\/p>\n
Stockton, Calif., mayoral candidate Michael Tubbs received a huge endorsement Wednesday.<\/p>\n
It didn’t come from a union or a well-known local resident. No, it came from a much higher source.<\/p>\n
President Barack Obama, in fact, was the endorser. The highest source of all one might contend.<\/p>\n
Here is President Obama’s full statement:<\/p>\n
“I am proud to endorse Michael Tubbs in his bid to become Stockton’s next mayor. Michael’s service as a Councilmember illustrates that he understands the need for every Stocktonian to have safer neighborhoods, stronger schools, and a voice in the political process. His story is the American story, and Michael will work tirelessly to ensure that Stockton reaches its full potential.”<\/p>\n
How did the local news media cover news of the endorsement?<\/p>\n
The Record<\/em>, Stockton’s regional newspaper, had an article in their Wednesday edition. Staff writer Roger Phillips provided the coverage<\/a>.<\/p>\n Phillips offered that it might be “a rare and possibly singular occurrence in Stockton political history.”<\/p>\n If that’s the case, it may prove enough for Tubbs to displace current Mayor Anthony Silva. Tubbs received less-than a majority of the votes in June’s primary, but a higher percentage than Silva. This resulted in a run-off, and Stockton will vote for their next mayor on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Tubbs was part of a four-month internship at the White House in 2010, according to Phillips. I can’t help but wonder what kind of impact Tubbs had over the course of his internship, and if any impressions he made during that time led to this endorsement.<\/p>\n Also of note, Tubbs gave a speech at my high school graduation in 2012.<\/p>\n Several other local news outlets had stories published on their respective websites, including CBS Local<\/a>, FOX 40<\/a>, and ABC 10<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By ALEX GOLDMAN Stockton, Calif., mayoral candidate Michael Tubbs received a huge endorsement Wednesday. It didn’t come from a union or a well-known local resident. No, it came from a much higher source. President Barack Obama, in fact, was the … Continue reading