Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton, a political independent who is widely credited for his success in dramatically reducing crime rates in Los Angeles and New York, has endorsed Barack Obama for president.  In a recording prepared as an automated telephone message, Bratton states that Obama’s record on policing issues dwarfs McCain’s.  Bratton decided to assist Obama because “Democrats are much more supportive on policing issues.  Republicans are just not good on local policing.

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