Former Ohio Senator and Astronaut John Glenn Gets Behind Hillary Clinton

Clinton says she is deeply honored to have the support of Senator Glenn, a true American hero

John Glenn has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for President in the '08 elections

(AKRON, Ohio) - Former Astronaut John Glenn has endorsed Hillary Clinton in her run for the Presidency. The news of this announcement times out exactly with a release from Clinton campaign titled, "Hillary Clinton Statement on Troubling Ohio Foreclosure Data".

The endorsement raises questions about more back room deals and one state receiving preferential treatment over an endorsement from one of its leading citizens. At any rate, Glenn says he is firmly behind Hillary's campaign.

"With all of the challenges facing Ohio and America, we need a leader who can deliver real solutions on her first day in office," Senator Glenn said.

"Hillary Clinton will immediately go to work turning around our economy and rebuilding the middle class. She has the strength and experience to take on the Republicans in November and win Ohio and the White House."

Senator Glenn was the third American to fly in space aboard the Friendship 7 in 1962, and received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 1978. After retiring from NASA, Sen. Glenn served the people of Ohio in the United States Senate from 1974 to 1999, the longest tenure of any Ohio Senator in history.

He began his career as a Marine Corps and Air Force pilot, flying combat missions during World War II and later Korea.

"I am deeply honored to have the support of Senator Glenn, a true American hero," Clinton said. "With his help, we'll bring our message of change across Ohio."