Chicago, IL – Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D) endorsed Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for President in 2008 last night while appearing on Bill Maher’s HBO show “Real Time.”

TV show host Bill Maher asked: “Who do you want to be the candidate in 2008 for the Democratic Party… who would have the best chance of winning the White House back?”

Rep. Emanuel replied “I’m supporting Hillary Clinton. I’m public about it.” Congressman Emanuel’s comments were met with a cheering audience.

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Rep. Emanuel serves as Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chairman and is a former aide to President Bill Clinton.

“Rep. Emanuel embraced the Clintons’ winning, can-do spirit when he worked in the west wing and we know that he will deliver a Democratic majority this November, and a President Hillary Clinton in 2008,” said Draft Hillary Director Peter Feddo.

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