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Cleaver will help the Obama campaign push its message. (White House Photo/Pete Souza)

— President Obama’s reelection campaign announced the addition of nearly three dozen new surrogates Wednesday, including U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a Missouri Democrat.

Cleaver, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, will serve as a co-chairman of Obama’s national campaign, along with 35 others, including former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Caroline Kennedy, and actress Eva Longoria.

“The President’s National Co-Chairs will be tremendous assets on the ground as we build the biggest grassroots campaign in history,” said Jim Messina, Obama’s campaign manager. “They each share the President’s vision for a future where every American can have a fair shot at success, where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded.”

Cleaver, who has campaigned with the president in Missouri before, said he wants the president to be elected to a second term so he can push his economic and education agenda for another four years.

“I am committed to working tirelessly as a National Co-Chair for Obama for America to ensure the President can continue to carry out his vision for an economy built to last and continue to bring positive change to our great country,” he said in a statement.