President Obama endorses Suzanna Shkreli for Michigan's 8th district

Suzanna Shkreli

Democrat Suzanna Shkreli continued to make Michigan’s 8th District a race to watch as she received a key endorsement Monday from none other than President Obama. In a statement, Obama hailed Shkreli as the kind of candidate “Michigan families can count on” to advocate for them in Washington.

“In Congress, Shkreli will be the kind of leader we need to create a stronger, safer, fairer country for working families,” Obama said. “Suzanna Shkreli is a fighter for Michigan’s working families, and (will) work to level the playing field so that everyone has a shot at the American dream. In Congress, I know that Shkreli will stand up and fight to protect Social Security and Medicare, protect a woman’s right to choose, and end the crushing burden of student loan debt.”

Shkreli said she was “beyond honored” to receive the president’s endorsement.

“In Congress I will take on the tough fights just as I’ve done in the courtroom prosecuting criminals,” she added.

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