Democratic Cleveland-area congresswoman endorsed Frank Jackson Tuesday for another term as mayor of Cleveland. The endorsement comes six weeks before a primary .
Fudge announced her support to a small group of Jackson鈥檚 supporters, and focused on the personal.
鈥淚 want to give my endorsement to one of the kindest people I know, to one of the strongest people I know, to one of the smartest people I know, to one of the best people I know: the next mayor of the City of Cleveland, Frank G. Jackson...鈥�
During brief comments, Fudge didn鈥檛 mention any of Jackson鈥檚 specific accomplishments. She did applaud what she called the city鈥檚 renaissance over the past few years. When it was his turn to speak, Jackson focused on what the endorsement meant to him on a personal level.
鈥淓verything is not written down, there is no contract, it's only about your word. About who you are as an elected official,鈥� he said.
. He鈥檚 also been endorsed by the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party.
One of Jackson鈥檚 primary opponents, City Councilman Jeff Johnson, has received endorsements from the county鈥檚 progressive caucus and a politically active local union, SEIU 1199. The primary is Sept. 12.