Jim Leach
Jim Leach was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Iowa's 2nd district for 30 years. On August 12, 2008, the Republican gave his endorsement for Democrat Barack Obama to become the next President of the United States over Republican candidate John McCain.
Fast Facts
- Full name: James Albert Smith Leach
- Born: October 15, 1942
- Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa
- Political affiliation: Republican
- Spouse: Elisabeth Leach
- Alma mater: Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University
- In office: 1977-2007
- Republicans who support Obama are known as "Obamacans"
Jim Leach Quotes
"I also have no doubt that a lot of Republicans and independents are going to be attracted to his call for a new era of non-ideological, bipartisan decision-making."—Leach on Barack Obama
"Barack Obama's platform is a call for change. But the change that he so gracefully is articulating is more renewal than departure."—Leach
