Per an emailed press release, Senator Clinton is lending her megawatt star power to Don Barber's campaign in the 51st District.

Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) threw her support behind Don Barber (D-Caroline) in his run for a seat in the New York State Senate (51stD). Clinton praised Barber's campaign for taking on the special interests and battling for the middle class.

In her statement, Clinton said, "Don Barber is a farmer who knows how to protect our precious environment. He's a businessman who knows how to revitalize the upstate economy. He's running a vibrant, grassroots campaign and taking on the special interests that have blocked health care reform. I know Don Barber will put the interests of middle class, working families first. His voice is sorely needed in the New York State Senate. He has my full support."

Barber thanked Sen. Clinton."I deeply appreciate this support and recognition from Senator Clinton. I am honored to add her endorsement to our list of supporters. This shows the depth and breadth of the excitement our campaign is generating."

Last week Barber added The League of Conservation Voters' endorsement to a sheaf of endorsements that includes Citizen Action, Democracy for America, The Working Families Party, The United Auto Workers, The Sierra Club, The Communication Workers of America, as well as numerous office holders and unions.

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