The Obama reelection campaign announced its 35 national co-chairs today, rolling out a list studded with political and celebrity stars.
The co-chairs will “serve as ambassadors for the President, advise the campaign on key issues, and help engage and mobilize voters in all 50 states," according to a campaign release. The lineup includes public figures ranging from actress Eva Longoria to Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin and Colorado Sen. Michael Bennett. Notable Chicago faces also dot the list, including current Chicago Mayor and former Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel and Chicago business mogul Penny Pritzker.
“The President’s National Co-Chairs will be tremendous assets on the ground as we build the biggest grassroots campaign in history,” Campaign Manager Jim Messina said in a statement. “They each share the President’s vision for a future where every American can have a fair shot at success, where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded.”
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