ENDORSEMENTS

David was also endorsed by over 100 officials and organizations - one of the most meaningful endorsements came from Judge Abner Mikva. Click play on the video to the right to see Judge Mikva endorsing David.

Newspapers:

• Chicago Tribune “Hoffman is what Illinoisans deserve -- and should expect -- in a United States senator. He's an incorruptible man who tells truth to power, and his commitment to open and honest government is unquestioned.”

• Chicago Sun-Times “In Hoffman, the voters have a candidate with a wealth of experience and integrity, who has produced in every job he has had. Everybody talks about the need for more independence, smarter thinking and greater integrity in Washington. Here's your chance.”
  

• Daily Herald “It's a sorry chapter in Illinois political history and especially for Democrats. So as they go to the polls Feb. 2, we believe it's important to look at who can best put aside the taint of the last few years and move forward. We believe that person is David Hoffman.” 

• Northwest Herald "In a state renowned for back-room deals, bribery and the very worst in “public service,” David Hoffman bleeds integrity."

• The State Journal-Register "Hoffman’s vast experience — from U.S. Senate staffer to federal prosecutor to political reformer — place him head and shoulders above the field in this race. For Democrats voting in the Feb. 2 primary, we believe Hoffman represents the best chance to fend off what promises to be a strong GOP effort to retake this Senate seat in the fall."

• The Chronicle "Clearly, Hoffman understands that the way things always have been isn’t the way they should be, and he has the guts to do something about it."

• Southwest News-Herald "We think Hoffman is the right choice... He has a strong work ethic and is committed to justice, something our Illinois legislators should emulate. He has the chance of becoming a solid U.S. Senator."

• Peoria Journal Star "We've got to turn the page," he says. Agreed. An independent, thoughtful David Hoffman - definitely not a 30-second-sound-bite guy - is endorsed."

• The News-Gazette "Hoffman is, far and away, the best Democrats have to offer."

• The St. Louis Post-Dispatch "If Democrats are going to remove the stains from the Blagojevich years, David Hoffman is the candidate to do it."

• Rockford Register Star "If Democrats want to retain the U.S. Senate seat once held by Barack Obama, David Hoffman is the best choice in the Feb. 2 primary. Hoffman takes the corruption issue off the table. He not only talks about ethics and reform, his record shows he has worked to achieve them."

• The Southtown Star "Of the five Democratic candidates, only one has a proven track record of rooting out waste and corruption, a deep understanding of policy and the strong sense of self required to remain committed to campaign promises. We strongly endorse David Hoffman, of Chicago, for the Democratic nomination."

• Gazette Chicago "Hoffman already has done a lot to clean up Chicago. He deserves to take his unique skill set to the national level. David Hoffman gets our endorsement for senator in the Democratic primary."

• Crain's "Mr. Hoffman represents a clean break with the political practices that brought national disgrace to Illinois. He has no ties to the old Democratic machine or the corrupt regime of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. He would help end the embarrassment Illinois suffered with the Senate appointment of Roland Burris, handpicked by Mr. Blagojevich after the indicted ex-governor tried to auction off the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama in 2008."

• Northern Star "Hoffman has straightforward plans to help fix the economy and decrease unemployment rates"