Dominic Massa / Eyewitness News
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NEW ORLEANS - Mayor Mitch Landrieu picked up a big-name endorsement in his re-election campaign Monday: President Barack Obama.
The mayor's campaign tweeted the news of the endorsement Monday morning.
“Mitch has been a fierce advocate for the people of New Orleans, helping create jobs, reduce crime, improve our children’s schools and rebuild hard-hit communities,” the president said in a written statement released by the Landrieu campaign.
“Today, with the city poised for even more progress, there is no question that Mitch has earned a second term as mayor – and I hope the people of New Orleans will give him one.”
Landrieu faces three challengers in the Feb. 1 election, including recently-retired Judge Michael Bagneris, NAACP president Danatus King and comedian Manny "Chevrolet" Bruno.