New York, NY — With the recent endorsement of Presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama, the Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region has been working with its respective chapters to “Vote Obama” on Super Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

“With the ANCA’s announcement of its endorsement of Senator Barack Obama, the ANCA Eastern Region is working with local ANCA chapters throughout the Eastern Region along with “Armenians for Obama” to encourage voters to vote for Obama,” commented Karine Birazian, ANCA ER Executive Director.

On January 19th, Senator Obama released a powerful statement on the importance of US-Armenia relations stating, “I am a strong supporter of U.S.-Armenian relationship that advances our common security and strengthens Armenian democracy.” Unlike other Democratic candidates, he also pledged to “promote Armenian security by seeking an end to the Turkish and Azerbaijani blockades, and by working for a lasting and durable settlement of the Nagorno Karabagh conflict that is agreeable to all parties, and based upon America’s founding commitment to the principles of democracy and self determination.” The full statement may be found on Sen. Obama’s campaign website: http://www.barackobama.com/2008/01/19/barack_obama_on_the_importance.php

Armenian Americans throughout the country have been working around the clock to promote Obama’s campaign. Communities have sent e-mail blasts and updates, supporting and updating the Facebook© “Armenians for Obama” page, as well as participating in phone banking to over 50,000 Armenian Americans nationwide.

ANC of Eastern Massachusetts chair Shari Melkonian commented: “The ANC of E. Massachusetts has mobilized its troops to get the word out and encourage our activists to vote for Obama.” “We have seen a great response from the community through our e-mail blasts, flyering, and phone banking, and expect to see a great turnout today.”

The Armenian National Committee of America is the largest Armenian American grassroots political organization. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANC actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of issues.