BREAKING: Norman Mineta endorses Obama

Yeah, most folks are flipping their lids over Maria Shriver's endorsement of Obama last night. But here at AsiansVote.com, we're more in a tizzy over former Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta's announcement:

My parents came to this country because they knew that it was a place where individuals could pursue their own dreams and chart their own future. And like Barack Obama, I grew up in a home where we were taught that we have an obligation to leave the world a better place for our children and grandchildren, and for the eternity of future generations.

I have been given the rare privilege of serving my community and country as an elected official and as a Cabinet member for two Presidents---one from each party. When appointed Commerce Secretary by President Bill Clinton, I became the first American of Asian ancestry to ever serve in the Cabinet of any President, and I will be forever grateful for the confidence he placed in me, and for the respect he showed our community. I have the highest regard for the former President and First Lady, Senator Hillary Clinton; I applaud their outstanding and continuing service to our country.

Yet, we are beginning a new chapter in American history, and I am convinced that Barack Obama is the best person to write it, that he can both change and unite America. That is why I am supporting Barack Obama to be President of the United States of America.