The "Straight Log Cabin Boy" Endorses Obama

Bill Weld is the honorary, straight Log Cabin Republican - the only one of them who's endorsing Obama. As a former Massachusetts resident who lived there throughout Weld's time in office, I just had to post this.

Former Mass. GOP Gov. Weld Endorses Obama

via The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com by The Huffington Post News Editors on 10/24/08

Former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld, a Republican, is endorsing Democrat Barack Obama for president, citing the senator's steady leadership, good judgment and ability to unify Democrats, Republicans and independents.

"Senator Obama is a once-in-a-lifetime candidate who will transform our politics and restore America's standing in the world," Weld said in a statement released Friday. "We need a president who will lead based on our common values and Senator Obama demonstrates an ability to unite and inspire.