With a little help from Berman's friends

Five of the state's most prominent Democrats have agreed to back Rep. Howard Berman in the expected tough campaign against fellow Democrat Rep. Brad Sherman in next year's elections. Daily News,

Gov. Jerry Brown, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, county Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and Rep. Henry Waxman - all of whom have long ties to Berman - were announced Wednesday as honorary co-chairs of his re-election bid.

"I am honored to have received the early support of the Democratic leaders of our state," Berman said. "They are familiar with my work and accomplishments and understand that in Congress, I am not just another voice or another vote."