List of Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign endorsements


This is a list of notable persons and groups who formally endorsed or voiced support for Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign during the Democratic Party primaries and the general election.

U.S. presidents and vice presidents

U.S. senators

Current

Former

U.S. representatives

Current

Former

Governors

Current

Former

Presidential staff and advisors

Military

National political figures

Mayors

State, local and territory officials

Publications

Newspapers

Magazines

Economists

Scientists

Business people

Fashion designers

Labor unions

Labor leaders & union officials

Social and political activists

Organizations

Environmental organizations, humane organizations, and wildlife groups

Other organizations

Native American tribes

Entertainers and artists

Actors and actresses

Comedians

Directors

Models

Television and radio personalities

Writers

Foreign writers

Athletes and sports

NBA basketball players

NFL football

Major League Baseball (MLB)

Wrestlers and boxers

Others

Notable family members of political figures

Other notable individuals

Foreign political figures