President Obama records web video for Martha Coakley.

Earlier today, President Barack Obama released a web video calling for voters in Massachusetts to support Martha Coakley in Tuesday's special election.



Obama says:

"Not long ago, Massachusetts cast a resounding vote for change.  And many of you worked tirelessly to make that happen.  Knocking on doors, talking to your neighbors.  Sharing your time and your ideas to help reclaim our government and turn our country in a better and more hopeful direction.  We knew the problems we were taking on were formidable. And that change in Washington  - real change that would turn back the special interests and make the concerns of everyday people the focus of government, would not be quick or easy, and we were right.

In Washington, I'm fighting to curb the abuses of a health insurance industry that routinely denies care.  I'm fighting for financial reform to stop Wall Street from playing havoc with our economy.  I'm fighting to create a new clean energy economy.  And it's clear now that the outcome of these and other fights will probably rest on one vote in the United States Senate.  That's why what happens Tuesday in Massachusetts is so important.

We know where Martha Coakley stands.  As your Attorney General, Martha's taken on Wall Street schemes, insurance company abuses, and big polluters on your behalf.  She represents the best of progressive values of Massachusetts. She'll be your voice, and my ally.

Which is why the opponents of change of pouring money into your state.  They believe that by defeating Martha, and replacing Ted Kennedy with her Republican opponent, they'll be in a position to tie up the Senate, and prevent a vote on health insurance reform, financial reform, and other issues so important to working families of Massachusetts and the nation.

And a lot of people don't even realize there is an election on Tuesday, or why it's so important.  So I need you to put on your walking shoes again.  Knock on doors. Call. Email. Text and tweet.  And make sure everyone you know understands the stakes for their families, for Massachusetts, and our country.  Thanks for your time."