Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell announced on Wednesday his endorsement on Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, adding to 24 the number of U.S. governors who have voiced their support to a White House presidential hopeful.
The endorsement by the governor from a delegate-rich state, whose primary is set on April 22, is seen as a big boost to Clinton's campaign to be the first female president in the country.
Rendell made the endorsement when attending a local law school event, saying he appreciates Clinton's health care programs and experience as a Senator.
The Pennsylvania governor was elected as the general chairman of the Democratic National Committee with the help of then-president Bill Clinton. He also received endorsement from the former First Lady on his 2006 re-election.
It is the 10th endorsement Clinton has received from governors, including New York governor Eliot Spitzer and Ohio governor Ted Strickland.
Another Democratic front-runner, Illinois Senator Barack Obama also has five endorsements, including the support of Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, the nation's only black governor.
On the Republican side, Arizona Senator John McCain was endorsed by four governors and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney also has three. Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor, and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has support so far from only one governor each.
However, some other prominent governors remain mum on their support, including California governor and former action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger despite his talks with four Republican candidates separately.
Governors' endorsements weigh heavily on a presidential candidate since they can lend their names, fundraising and organizing machinery to campaign.
Source: Xinhua
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