Obama continues tradition of slow-rolled political endorsements as gubernatorial elections hit fever pitch

Former President Barack Obama officially endorsed both Democrat candidates running in the only pair of gubernatorial elections this cycle, following the tradition of the former president holding his endorsement cards close to his chest in the lead-up to elections."Mikie’s integrity, grit, and commitment to service are what we need right now in our leaders," Obama said in a video endorsement ad released Friday by Democratic New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill's gubernatorial campaign. "Mikie Sherrill is the right choice for your next governor." "Mikie is a mom who will drive down costs for New Jerse