Politics & Government

VIDEO: Council President Pope Endorses Brown

U.S. Senator Scott Brown was endorsed by the Democratic City Council President.

Democratic City Council President Patricia Pope officially endorsed U.S. Senator Scott Brown Tuesday.

"It's very important that our people down in Washington know where we are on the map and have been here and communicate with us," said Pope to a crowd gathered at the Main Street Cafe on Tuesday where Sen. Brown had stopped in as he continues the push to the November 6 election. "He has been a constant companion to us here in Marlborough."

Being a Democrat, it is important to vote on the person and not the party, said Pope as she endorsed the Republican.

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"The City Council President's endorsement, whether she be a Democrat or Republican, is huge," said Sen. Brown.

He told the room of gathered supporters that he has been to the city dozens of times, both as a senator and before, and understands the importance of Marlborough.

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Incumbent Sen. Brown faces challenger Elizabeth Warren.

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