Jim Whitaker

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Although he is a Republican, Jim Whitaker, the mayor of Alaska's Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) endorsed Barack Obama for president. Whitaker is scheduled to speak at the 2008 Democratic National Convention on August 26, 2008.

"My goal (in endorsing Obama) is to let Republicans have a clear understanding that their right to vote should not be restricted by any party affiliation."SignOnSanDiego.com: Republican mayor endorses Obama (August 12, 2008)

"When we look at both our economic and foreign policies, it's clear that a lot of mistakes have been made and would continue if McCain was elected president."Daily News-Miner: Fairbanks borough mayor to speak at Democratic... (August 19, 2008)

• Fairbanks North Star Borough: FNSB Mayor's Office | Jim Whitaker Biography (10.84 kB PDF)

• CNN: Democrats turn to renewing America on second day (August 26, 2008)

• Daily News-Miner: Fairbanks borough mayor to speak at Democratic... (August 19, 2008)

• SignOnSanDiego.com: Republican mayor endorses Obama (August 12, 2008)

• Washington Post: Alaskans Fret About a Future... (July 31, 2008)

• Clip Syndicate Video: Republican FNSB mayor Jim Whitaker endorses Obama