Democratic Convention Watch: Superdelegate Comments

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Superdelegate Comments

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Oreo said...: Maine add-on added fro Obama; June 01, 2008 5:22 PM
Anonymous said...: One of the contributor's on CNN announced that Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer will endorse the winner of the Montana primary. It's a conditional endorsement, and there's no direct quote, but it might be something to watch out for in the coming days.; June 01, 2008 6:24 PM
Miranda said...: From PolitickerMD.com

"ANNAPOLIS-- Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Towson) told PolitickerMD.com today that "it's possible" he could endorse a presidential candidate by Wednesday, one-day after the final nominating contests in South Dakota and Montana.

Appearing at the District 30 Democratic Club Cookout and Fundraiser in Annapolis, Sarbanes would not say which candidate he would endorse. The representative from Maryland's 3rd Congressional District has long pledged to remain uncommitted until the process is finalized on Tuesday.

"I'm certainly not going to make a decision before Tuesday," Sarbanes said. "We're coming to the end of the process and I'll think you'll see a fair amount of closure taking hold."

As for his view on the role of a superdelegate, Sarbanes said, "Superdelegates were created to exercise some measure of independence, but they take their cue from various surrounding factions."

I think that most likely we won't see much until Tuesday and then we will see the flood at the time that the polls close, allowing Obama to make the pledged delegates as they come in what puts him over the top and puts a quick end to things, while making it seem the the voters and not the SDs decided it.; June 01, 2008 8:06 PM
Steve said...: At the top of the Superdelegate Endorsements page the text reads "(Note: Florida, Michigan and Democrats Abroad superdelegates get 1/2 vote each, so there are actually 800 superdelegates casting 823.5 votes)", but I think you actually mean to say there are 855 superdelegates castin 823.5 votes since otherwise someone's getting more than 1.0 votes!; June 01, 2008 8:17 PM
lompe said...: Remember Kevin Rodriguez, the super from Virgin Island?
We were worried about him. Angry islanders (Obama: 90% of vote) couldn't find him after he re-switched his endorsment back to Hillary. Some thought he might be jet-skiing somewhere, others feared for his well-being. No need to worry! Kevin is just fine. He is following Hillary around on her jet as a living proof that every superdelegate can change their mind.
Take good care of him, Hillary. Barack has got a bigger jet.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/06/01/clintons_parting_shot_from_pue.html; June 01, 2008 9:34 PM
Anonymous said...: i agree Miranda. Jim Clyburn has said he'll endorse Tuesday at 11:00am. This could get the ball rolling, but if the 30 or so can endorse by the time the polls close, and before Barack speaks in St. Paul, it can be the voters of Montana and South Dakota that put him over the top.; June 01, 2008 9:35 PM
tmess2 said...: I think Obama would like to get the 32 unpledged delegates that he needs before 9 pm EDT on Tuesday (when the polls close in the west part of South Dakota), so that he is clearly in range to be put over by the pledged delegates from Montana.

I also think a lot of the unpledged would prefer to wait until Wednesday morning.

This could be the struggle over the next 48 hours as Obama's staff tries to convince the unpledged of the importance of beating the Wednesday morning stampede.

Regardless of speeches, I think the unpledged can do the math -- 17 from Montana and South Dakota + 17 add-ons + 2 from Iowa + 5 from Edwards in Florida+ 4 from Pelosi Club only leaves him one short (with way too many places to pick up the 1 without needing other unpledged delegates).

They can wait back and let others get on board first (maybe extending the contest until the 15th) or they can endorse Monday or Tuesday.; June 01, 2008 9:37 PM
Anonymous said...: lompe,

I wonder if Kevin Rodriguez has given any thought to how he is going to get home :-); June 01, 2008 10:10 PM
Anonymous said...: tmess2,

i liked your post, tho 2 questions: 1) Matt and Oreo have 6 in the Pelosi club, but you say only 4? 2) i'm curious about the 17 add-ons that you refer to, in the context of helping Barack reach the magic number by Tuesday night. All the remaining add-ons aren't scheduled to be identfied until well after Tuesday. am I missing something?; June 01, 2008 10:52 PM
lompe said...: tmess2
The rumour is that Obama has got more promises from supers than he needs, and that he has told Hillary this. The supers will be coming out in large numbers this week and everyone hopes that Hillary will concede graciously.

Trudy
I'm not sure if Mr. Rodgiquez wants to go home in the near future ;); June 01, 2008 11:08 PM
Unknown said...: I am so confused. Many SuperDelegates are clearly planning to support Obama AFTER the primaries. But there is so much more value to the party and the campaign if 30 of the SuperDelegates do it before so the VOTERS put Obama over the top, not party elders. Why don't they come out now? Their chairman has asked them to. Maybe Carter can't come out, but the lower profile ones would benefit themselves and the party and put them in the position of having done a favor for the future president.
I don't get it. Can some one help me?; June 02, 2008 1:53 AM
Bull Schmitt said...: Graham -

You're spot-on.. but for everyone that underestimates Sen. Obama's political skills, there's someone that ends us being surprised.

I'm sure Axelrod and others are making the case behind the scenes that people who declare before Tuesday night will be remembered.. the ones who speak up *after he hits 2117, not so much. It's just common-sense politics.

I'm not counting him out just yet ;); June 02, 2008 2:13 AM
tmess2 said...: My reason for 4 is that I am not sure that all 6 will endorse. I can easily see Cantwell not switching and Pelosi and Van Hollen not endorsing while it is still contested. So I used four to be safe.

The 17 add-ons is again being on the cautious side, there are 20 add-ons left from "Obama" states but I can see the possibility of split delegations or local politics trumping national. In my own state, Clinton probably had the majority at our State Committee meeting (going by my memory of the size of the caucuses for PLEOs) but we still went with out two state elected officials even though one was uncommitted and the other an Obama supporter.; June 02, 2008 3:17 AM
Dan Werner said...: Halperin is reporting DNC Jerome Wiley Segovia (VA) for Obama...; June 02, 2008 7:51 AM
Anonymous said...: Segovia endorses Obama; June 02, 2008 7:52 AM
Anonymous said...: Link for Segovia:
http://thepage.time.com/
obama-release-on-virginia-superdelegate/; June 02, 2008 7:53 AM
Anonymous said...: oopps. Here's the link; June 02, 2008 7:53 AM
rich said...: CT's Nancy DiNardo announces for Obama:

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6179251

Eyewitness NewsCONNECTICUT (WABC) -- Connecticut's last uncommitted superdelegate in the battle for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination says she's backing Barack Obama.
Nancy DiNardo, chairwoman of the state Democratic Party, has held back her endorsement for months, saying she wanted to wait until the primaries were over.
"It's pretty close to the end now," she told The Associated Press.
...; June 02, 2008 7:57 AM
Matt said...: Segovia and DeNardo added for Obama. Only front page and sidebar have been updated at this time.; June 02, 2008 8:35 AM
Oreo said...: - Added DNC Jerome Wiley Segovia (VA) for Obama
- Added DNC Nancy DiNardo (CT) for Obama
- Added DNC Chris Whittington (LA) for Clinton

Blogger was erroring out a while ago but it looks like it may be resolved.

Thanks for your patience.... and bear with us today. We'll get things up ASAP; June 02, 2008 10:45 AM
Unknown said...: hey, just a heads up, im sure this doesn't invalidate her endorsement but the article you have for Gov. Granhold doesn't meet your standards for endorsement. It's an article about Baldacci endorsing clinton and granholm is listed as another thats endorsed her but there is no direct qoute or paraphrase.
Obama/Clinton Clinton/Obama 08; June 02, 2008 11:05 AM
David Pearl said...: Micah. Do you refer to Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm? Check your spelling (not Granhold).; June 02, 2008 11:20 AM
rich said...: So far, nearly half the day is done and it's shaping up to be a relatively quiet day amongst the remaining uncommitted SDs.

Cat got their tongues ?; June 02, 2008 11:27 AM
Dilbuck said...: SD's have been endorsing much later in the day for the last week or two. I would guess that you may see a few more this evening and some more tomorrow throughout the voting in South Dakota and Montana, hopefully putting Obama over the top.; June 02, 2008 11:54 AM
rkw said...: Lawrence endorses Obama

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080602/NEWS15/80602060; June 02, 2008 12:07 PM
Animaltalker said...: I just noticed on the front page, 200 left uncommitted Clinton needs 201.5 of course there are still the pledged to come from SD and MT but she's not going to get the majority of those now is she; June 02, 2008 12:10 PM
Miranda said...: Another for Clinton:

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--clinton-superdele0602jun02,0,3024029.story

Going to be an odd but busy day??; June 02, 2008 12:14 PM
eja11950 said...: Yep Animaltalker, Clinton is 30 delegates away from being mathematically eliminated assuming all of the remaining Edwards delegates go for Obama and Obama has no more superdelegate defections.

Of course, it's not truly over until the convention or she drops out of the race.; June 02, 2008 12:22 PM
Siroco said...: Sen. Barack Obama picked up another superdelegate during his visit today to Troy High School.

Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence, who is a superdelegate because of her role with the National Conference of Mayors, said it's time for the Democratic Party to unite behind Obama.

"I was undecided, but he's worked hard to show that he's the best candidate," Lawrence said before Obama arrived at the high school, where 2,000 supporters waited in excited anticipation for the probable Democratic presidential nominee.; June 02, 2008 12:26 PM
Siroco said...: the link for that
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080602/NEWS15/80602060; June 02, 2008 12:27 PM
Oreo said...: Lawrence added for Obama; June 02, 2008 12:27 PM
Miranda said...: What a bad day for Blogger to be messing up. Grrrrr.

Anyway, another MI for Obama

http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=8411834&nav=0RbQ

And I called Stein's office and they said that they are drawing up the press release for Clinton and it will be effective at 1:30 PM; June 02, 2008 1:09 PM
Miranda said...: Apparently they are early for Stein:

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/
article?AID=/20080602/NEWS01/80602005/1002; June 02, 2008 1:25 PM
Oreo said...: Thanks Miranda

Stein added for Clinton

Blogger was having issues again but it seems better now. Hope we're not the ones causing it ;); June 02, 2008 1:33 PM
Miranda said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 02, 2008 1:36 PM
Oreo said...: Sorry yes... I added Battaglieri earlier.

If you haven't seen it check the front page where we keep a running summary of endorsements for the day.; June 02, 2008 1:38 PM
Miranda said...: I just saw it, sorry. Still having a little trouble getting from page to page, but since I can get this one I am trying to just hang here, lol.; June 02, 2008 1:39 PM
Anonymous said...: Don't know if Dillon from Michigan has been added

http://www.wwj.com/pages/2219210.php?; June 02, 2008 1:51 PM
lompe said...: Who is Dillon? Link is to Coleman. He's been added.; June 02, 2008 2:09 PM
lompe said...: From CNN:
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/02/superdelegates/

"Most of the 17 Democratic senators who are uncommitted superdelegates will endorse Sen. Barack Obama for president this week"
"the senators don't want to pound Hillary Clinton, and there is a sense she should be given a grace period."; June 02, 2008 2:17 PM
Anonymous said...: Dillon is a Republican.House speaker in MI.Not a superdelegate.

http://www.mirsnews.com/login.php?referrer=alert.php?alert_id=187

You need to subscribe in order to read the article.; June 02, 2008 2:27 PM
Miranda said...: Another for Obama from FL:
Janee Murphy

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/
floridapolitics/entries/2008/06/02/fl_superdelegate_backs_obama.html; June 02, 2008 2:28 PM
Oreo said...: Added DNC Janee Murphy (FL)* for Obama

Thanks for the link; June 02, 2008 2:39 PM
grantcart said...: coleman from Michigan doesn't appear to be added even though poster mentioned it upthread

http://www.wwj.com/pages/2219210.php?; June 02, 2008 2:41 PM
Oreo said...: Grantcart,
Coleman is there. Do a Ctrl-F and type in his name; June 02, 2008 2:45 PM
rich said...: Funny that -- if today is any evidence, MI and FL, since Saturday's DNC (ie. RBC) ruling, has not back-lashed against the Obama campaign but has rather started to get to know him better.

Their remaining uncommitted SDs are starting to reflect that with their movement today.; June 02, 2008 2:51 PM
rkw said...: CNN is reporting that most of the remaining undeclared Senators will announce for Obama this week.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/02/superdelegates/; June 02, 2008 3:01 PM
Benjamin Spector said...: I believe, in a post, you said you will go along with DNC magic number 2118 as a new delegate will be chosen before the convention.

Currently 2117 is the magic numner you are using to wrap up the majority. Have you changed your mind?

Most of the web uses 2117, but I believe you are the most influential sorce and people are going with your numbers.; June 02, 2008 4:21 PM
Oreo said...: Benjamin,
The number is 2117 and that's what we'll use until Donna Edwards is elected in Maryland.

You can read more about this here; June 02, 2008 4:23 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Tom Harkin is 'now' on the Hill meeting with other superdelegate Senators. (MSNBC just said on TV).

They also said about 35 U.S. Representatives are getting ready to come out for Obama.; June 02, 2008 5:06 PM
Anonymous said...: Chris Matthews just announced the Rep James Clyburn has announced for Obama; June 02, 2008 5:09 PM
Unknown said...: James Clyborn for Obama according to MSNBC; June 02, 2008 5:09 PM
Jaya said...: The meeting needs to be short and supposedly so far only three are in attendance - Harkins, Salazar and Carper. They indicated that they would not come out in support of anyone until after tomorrow's primaries.

John Testor due to be interviewed on CNN. Any more news about Baucus except the Obama sign on his lawn?; June 02, 2008 5:12 PM
Miranda said...: Here's the link for Clyburn

http://ap.google.com/article/
ALeqM5gi1V8BAi8JGiWbVFyBgclF-CcXuQD91264QO0; June 02, 2008 5:19 PM
Miranda said...: There was another article here:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hLPqTxd4Fe7e5EymHU-kTUgweRDQD91264807

That says that Rep. John Spratt of South Carolina would join Clyburn in making an endorsement. This should be tomorrow.; June 02, 2008 5:22 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: CNN says:

Several sources tell CNN that House Minority Whip and superdelegate James Clyburn of South Carolina will endorse Senator Barack Obama Tuesday.; June 02, 2008 5:28 PM
Robert in MN said...: Leah, I think you ment Jim Clayburn is majority whip.; June 02, 2008 5:44 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Robert in MN-
I just copied and pasted what CNN said. Those were their words ;); June 02, 2008 5:51 PM
Mantis Katz & Zeus Hussein Canary said...: Huffington announced a James Clyburn endorsement for Obama:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/02/majority-whip-jim-clyburn_n_104768.html; June 02, 2008 5:53 PM
Dilbuck said...: Just posting what Laura's link says on Huffington.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn is endorsing Barack Obama for president.

The South Carolina congressman told The Associated Press on Monday that he has started to phone the state's superdelegates to ask them to get behind one candidate. When asked whether that candidate was Obama, Clyburn said yes.

Clyburn says he'll make a formal endorsement announcement Tuesday.

The backing of the highest-ranking black member of Congress comes more than four months after Obama won the Democratic primary in South Carolina.; June 02, 2008 5:59 PM
Miranda said...: Those two are for tomorrow...but this one is for today. Another for Obama!

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/northwest/story/428734.html; June 02, 2008 6:17 PM
rkw said...: McDonald from Washington endorses Obama....

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004445675_apwawashsuperdelegates.html; June 02, 2008 6:31 PM
Oreo said...: McDonald added for Obama; June 02, 2008 6:39 PM
Miranda said...: West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin is expected to make a statement Wednesday about his undeclared superdelegate status.

http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/19470519.html; June 02, 2008 7:15 PM
Oreo said...: Added Rep. James Clyburn (SC) for Obama; June 02, 2008 7:38 PM
Jaya said...: 18 invited - 4 showed up

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jun/02/democratic-senators-meet-discuss-possible-obama-en/

Salazar says senators didn't agree on endorsement
M.E. Sprengelmeyer and Isaac Wolf Rocky Mountain News
Originally published 03:08 p.m., June 2, 2008
Updated 06:18 p.m., June 2, 2008; June 02, 2008 8:34 PM
lompe said...: Sen. McCaskill:
“I think tomorrow will be a very big day. I’ve spoken to 10 uncommitteds, and they’ve said yes, they’ll be committing [to Obama], and they’ll be committing sometime tomorrow. “
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/10779.html; June 02, 2008 8:38 PM
Miranda said...: Tomorrow will be a very busy day!! Looks like the Pelosi club may finally be ready!!

"There has been no pressure on me from Obamaland," writes Christine Pelosi, an uncommitted from California who has vowed to back the pledged delegate winner, almost assuredly Obama, once the primaries are over. "I'm not sure who's doing what before the polls close. My sense is that once the votes are in, the supers like me will speak out."

Bob Mulholland, a senior adviser to the California Democratic Party and an uncommitted superdelegate, says he too has been confronted with silence from the Obama folks. "They haven't called in a week," he told The Huffington Post.

Another superdelegate, who asked not to be identified, said he had talked with four other superdelegates none of whom had been contacted by the Illinois Democrat. "I haven't gotten anything from him," he said. "I had another superdelegate call me and say he heard I was going to come out for Obama on Tuesday but that wasn't the case. I think he was playing us off each other."

Is this cause for concern? Mulholland doesn't think so. "They already have got two or three dozen or so lined up," he said. "Of course they do. I'm sure they do, including a lot of members of Congress. So, I think that is already over... Assume he wins one or two states you let that happen and then Wednesday morning you let the others come out."; June 02, 2008 9:16 PM
Unknown said...: I would love a victory dance tom orrow night in St Paul... A masterstroke of the Obama campaign to wrap up the nom on the same stage as the RNC... I make BO's chances over JMc in November 80/20... What do you think?; June 02, 2008 10:34 PM
Miranda said...: I believe that just in picking the place he picked he has been very telling on having them lined up. Why pick there if you aren't going there, not being in Montana or South Dakota for a reason? We have learned from our current fearless leader, you fight them on their turf before letting them bring it to yours...no matter how unlikely it is that they will win...or even attack you for that matter?? Tomorrow is the final (or finally) Super Tuesday.

Plus, he doesn't need to call them, he knows he has them, we all have for months and he doesn't want too many to endorse anyway. It will just raise the anger level of Clinton fans and those he can get would be lost if the supers and that decision clinches it. I figure we will see enough for him to have a good buffer between 9am EST and when the first numbers start rolling in. Most right after the polls close. Will be a busy night tomorrow.

I do hope that Byrd is okay.; June 02, 2008 11:03 PM
Unknown said...: Keep in mind that Obama if he wins MT- has at least 2 supers who will endorse based on the winner- Margaret Campbell and Governor Schweitzer, with the 6 in the Pelosi club, and 16 that Obama should get in pledged delegates tomorrow + 2 pledged that have switched, Obama only needs 14 additional supers tomorrow...; June 02, 2008 11:33 PM
Jaya said...: Well - here's some Twin Cities speculation:

1- It is the host of the GOP convention

2- It is the home of Tim Kaine (Harvard law; wife a judge who went to Princeton; 3 teenagers, brings along a new state -VA) He certainly wouldn't outshine or out-elder BO.

3- Will be campaigning for Al Franken(well I had to throw that in)

4- A swing state - which BO took

5- Minnesota has been a model of good government for years - so he has his pick of issues to showcase

It's a good question - Why Minnesota?; June 02, 2008 11:43 PM
Unknown said...: Why Minnesota? How would you feel if McCain clinched the Rep nom in Denver at the Pepsi Center on a night that there was no primary in CO? Great move by BO... Transition (they have been calling it a "pivot") into the general election campaign makes sense...; June 02, 2008 11:59 PM
Unknown said...: & btw, MN is not a swing state... Firmly BO (Dem) territory IMHO... That's the motivation!; June 03, 2008 12:04 AM
tmess2 said...: It's the last time he will get full national media attention until he picks his VP. Doing it at the site of the Republican Conveniton allows him to include lines like "In 3 months John McCain is going to be speaking on this stage and he is going to tell the American people x (something like we need to stay the course). But we know that this country can't afford 4 more years of that bankrupt policy. We don't need a third term of George Bush. We need a new direction."; June 03, 2008 12:08 AM
Unknown said...: IMHO : Obama does NOT have the delegates lined up! Does Obama's campaign have a history of lying?
***
David Plouffe, the manager of the Obama campaign, said. “We’d like them to come out publicly as soon as we can get them.”

It remained unclear, Mr. Plouffe said, if Mr. Obama could secure enough of the endorsements before Tuesday evening.
****
Let's not be part of setting false expectations!

Why would Obama hold them back?

Obama wants this over yesterday and if he had had 50+ yesterday he would have had them come out.
Also look at the pattern it doesn't indicate a back log that he is bringing out every two hours or so.
It's chaotic drips and spurts.

Supers can come out without talking to Obama, they just have to to a press release or stick up a lawn sign.

I personally wish the Dems were being smarter and braver.

I think he will get it by tomorrow, maybe, but if you want Obama to win do what you can! Take nothing for granted. Call a Super, Call South Dakota (He is down in the polls), Call Montana... it is close!
Democracy is not a spectator sport!
Obama 08!; June 03, 2008 12:37 AM
lompe said...: Maria Chappelle-Nadal (MO) for Obama:

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/politics/story/E486465EAF8BF9F38625745D0010F444?OpenDocument; June 03, 2008 2:43 AM
Siroco said...: http://www.mgwashington.com/index.php/news/article/floodgates-opened-for-florida-superdelegates-to-endorse/1187/
Several [FL} superdelegates said they'll announce decisions tomorrow or Wednesday.

“I was certainly going to wait until Florida's Jan. 29 vote was validated to some extent,” said former state party Chairman Mitch Ceasar of Fort Lauderdale, who will announce “in the next day or two.”

Here's a list of Florida superdelegates and where they stand, excluding three – DNC members Terrie Brady of Jacksonville and Andrew Tobias of Miami, and Rep. Allen Boyd of Monticello -- who couldn't be reached Monday:

Announced Monday:

DNC member Janee Murphy of Tampa, for Obama

Expected to announce soon:

DNC member Jon Ausman, Tallahassee

DNC member Mitch Ceasar, Fort Lauderdale

DNC member Diane Glasser, Fort Lauderdale

Rep. Ken Klein, Boca Raton; June 03, 2008 3:28 AM
lompe said...: John Spratt (SC) seems to be coming out of the super closet for Obama today.
http://www.thestate.com/nation/story/422889.html; June 03, 2008 3:30 AM
lompe said...: And Debra Kozikowski (MA) will come out right after the polls close today.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121245006132239641.html?mod=googlenews_wsj; June 03, 2008 4:01 AM
Unknown said...: lompe - the link you provided does not reference anything about Debra Kozikowski. Are you sure this is the right URL?; June 03, 2008 5:01 AM
lompe said...: Stephen
Seems like you have to login to WSJ or go through google news.

Debra Kozikowski "said she plans to announce her choice of candidate as soon as the South Dakota and Montana polls close, without waiting for their vote totals to be announced."; June 03, 2008 5:15 AM
Siroco said...: –Michigan superdelegate Joyce Lalonde, a member of the NEA and MEA Boards of Directors and political activist.*
The Page Halprine
http://thepage.time.com/2008/06/03/tuesdays-super-battle/; June 03, 2008 7:11 AM
Peter said...: That last MI endorsement gave Obama his 8 superdelegate in MI vs Clintons 7. This means Obama have more superdelegates in MI than Clinton, which has a symbolic value given the MI-delegate debate.; June 03, 2008 7:19 AM
Siroco said...: In the sidebar, total delegates for Obama ha an extra 7.; June 03, 2008 7:29 AM
Dan Werner said...: Clyburn just made his "official" endorsement on NBC's Today show (though I know you guys already added him last night).

Matt & Oreo: I hope you guys are using some vacation time to take off work today & tomorrow...I think that handling the flood of endorsements is going to be a full-time job!!!; June 03, 2008 7:30 AM
Unknown said...: Wow -- you would have thought that Hillary would have given up now now that Obama is approaching 21,000 delegates!

Minor typo in your side table ;)

BTW -- I've been a lurker but have followed the site religously for 4 months. Outstanding job!; June 03, 2008 7:34 AM
Oreo said...: Nadal and Lalonde added for Obama.

We will be updating the sidebar first today as the numbers are arguably more important than the names today.

We will do everything we can to keep everything updated as quickly as possible.; June 03, 2008 9:15 AM
ChagoFuentes said...: Does anyone think the Davids (Plouffe and Axelrod) are good enough to get within two super delegate endorsements from clinching the nomination by the time he goes on stage in Minneapolis-St. Paul? That could set the stage for a "Live from New York" video feed of Bill and Hillary (both supers) announcing they are switching to Obama. She could go a long way toward vindicating herself in one brief dramatic and climactic moment. Maybe she could even lead it off by introducing the Virgin Island super to switch one more time so she could be the second switch to put him over the top. Oh, well, what's a little fantasy to start off the morning? Sorry, I know this thread is supposed to be for endorsements and endorsement rumors only but a rumor has to start somewhere.; June 03, 2008 9:18 AM
Unknown said...: ChagoFuentes said...
Post the comment on the Open Thread and you may get an answer.; June 03, 2008 9:21 AM
ChagoFuentes said...: Incidentally, you guys are absolutely the best and most dedicated around (especially Matt and Oreo). I haven't missed a day since late January without visiting DCW for the latest. You are going to earn your keep today.; June 03, 2008 9:23 AM
Robert in MN said...: Oreo and Matt, A link to this comment page from the SuperDelegate tracker might be helpful. I applaud your dedication and orginization.; June 03, 2008 9:40 AM
Oreo said...: Superdelegate Tracker is linked at the top of the post.

Also... we are keeping a summary with quotes and pictures (when available) for today's endorsements.

You can find that on the front page; June 03, 2008 9:44 AM
Dan Werner said...: Montana's five undeclared supers to endorse the winner of the MT primary tonight:

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/
thefix/2008/06/
montana_governors_senators_to.html; June 03, 2008 9:47 AM
Jeremy Littau said...: On your Latest Endorsements list on the Superdelegate tracker home page, it doesn't denote what kind of superdel Lalonde and Chapelle-Nadal are (DNC, DPL, add on, etc.). I'm probably the only person who cares, but I like seeing this information.; June 03, 2008 10:44 AM
Dr. in Ann Arbor said...: Preparing to add Sen. Herb Kohl (WI) into the Obama fold....

http://news.yahoo.com/s/thenation/20080603/cm_thenation/1325913

"It's time," said U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, the senior Democratic workhorse from Wisconsin who had resisted making an endorsement in the race for the party's presidential nomination out of a desire to maintain productive relations with colleagues Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Kohl, after more than a few consultations with Obama, will announce his position this week -- perhaps even today.; June 03, 2008 10:48 AM
Oreo said...: Jeremy...
Fixed thanks; June 03, 2008 10:49 AM
michael from Minesota said...: Dr. in Ann Arbor says:

"it doesn't denote what kind of superdel Lalonde and Chapelle-Nadal are (DNC, DPL, add on, etc.)"

Both are DNC folks. Lalonde is a DNC memberfrom Mich and Chapelle-Nadal is a DNC At-large member from MO.; June 03, 2008 11:00 AM
eja11950 said...: Rep. John Olver (MA) endorses Obama:

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/06/congressman_olver_endorses_oba.html; June 03, 2008 11:05 AM
Unknown said...: John Olver (MA) for Obama
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/06/
congressman_olver_endorses_oba.html; June 03, 2008 11:06 AM
Jaya said...: Jun 3, 10:58 AM EDT

By BETH FOUHY
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton will concede Tuesday night that Barack Obama has the delegates to secure the Democratic nomination, campaign officials said, effectively ending her bid to be the nation's first female president.

The former first lady will stop short of formally suspending or ending her race in her speech in New York City. She will pledge to continue to speak out on issues like health care. But for all intents and purposes, the two senior officials said, the campaign is over.

Most campaign staff will be let go and will be paid through June 15, said the officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to divulge her plans.; June 03, 2008 11:08 AM
Oreo said...: Olver added for Obama; June 03, 2008 11:16 AM
Jaya said...: Terry McAuliffe/Clinton campaign deny AP report. As so it goes..
Thanks for all the wonderful head counting!!; June 03, 2008 11:31 AM
Oreo said...: - Added Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (MI)* for Obama; June 03, 2008 12:04 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 03, 2008 12:16 PM
Oreo said...: - Added DNC Debbie Dingell (MI)* for Obama
- Added DNC Richard Wiener (MI)* for Obama; June 03, 2008 12:21 PM
Dan Werner said...: As per Ben Smith at Politico, two more supers to come out later today:

Spratt (SC)
Dawson (NY)

...as well as the last SC Edwards pledged hold-out:

Moore (SC); June 03, 2008 12:21 PM
Benjamin Spector said...: According to Mark Halperin

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman — a staunch Clinton backer — says he’s preparing to endorse Obama when he takes the stage.

http://thepage.time.com/; June 03, 2008 12:24 PM
grantcart said...: Fred K. McDowell, -- another half a vote -- has committed to Obama.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/

Politico; June 03, 2008 12:26 PM
Dan Werner said...: Coleman isn't a super.

And I gotta give Dawson some real credit for showing guts: he now has the distinction of being the only NY super to endorse Obama. He's gonna catch hell at home for that one!

That just leaves Rahm Emmanuel (the only undelcared IL super)...; June 03, 2008 12:28 PM
Benjamin Spector said...: Oops!!!!

I couldn't find Coleman of St. Paul on the superdelegates list. I guess he isn't a superdelegate.

My bad.; June 03, 2008 12:30 PM
Peter said...: Chris Coleman is not a super.

One interesting thing about endorsements today and yesterday is that several MI-supers have endorsed Obama. He now how a clear lead there against Clinton. Taking MI to cred-comitte would be even more difficult when Obama clearly have more support from important people in MI.; June 03, 2008 12:30 PM
Peter said...: Nice to see Dawson. I think he was the one who "attacked" Ickes for his "theatrical" appearance in the RBC.; June 03, 2008 12:37 PM
Oreo said...: - Added DNC Jennifer DeChant (ME) for Obama; June 03, 2008 12:45 PM
Unknown said...: DNC John Perez of CA for Obama according to MSNBC:

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/; June 03, 2008 12:59 PM
Me said...: Please add Spratt (D-SC) for Obama, he still in the uncommitted list, and the Obama camp is already counting him...

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGByc5

also please add Edwards pledged delegate Tim Moore of South Carolina!

I want to see the numbers up :); June 03, 2008 1:02 PM
grantcart said...: MSNBC just said 3 more announced
and their number is 30.

Is there a problem with

Fred K. McDowell, -- another half a vote -- has committed to Obama.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/

Politico; June 03, 2008 1:09 PM
Oreo said...: Please check the front page. We are doing all summary updates there.

McDowell is a pledged delegate so he isn't mentioned here; June 03, 2008 1:11 PM
JamesG said...: McDowel is a pledged Edwards and is reflected on the main page, not here.; June 03, 2008 1:11 PM
Me said...: Oreo, I guess you have a day job that's interfering with the updating.. but..but... we're so close! :P ... whats the hold out with Spratt and Edwards delegate Tim Moore?

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGByc5

and John Perez (CA)

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/06/03/1100876.aspx; June 03, 2008 1:23 PM
Me said...: Ohio House Minority Leader Joyce Beatty, a superdelegate from Columbus, has announced that she will support Sen. Barack Obama for president.

http://blog.dispatch.com/dailybriefing/2008/06/superdelegate_beatty_back_obam_1.shtml; June 03, 2008 1:33 PM
Oreo said...: - Added DNC Joyce Beatty (OH) for Obama; June 03, 2008 1:40 PM
Unknown said...: DNC Kwame Kilpatrick (MI) for Obama
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/
20080603/NEWS06/80603063/1008/NEWS

There is a quote from the mayor within the text.; June 03, 2008 1:41 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: From CNN...

CNN has also confirmed that six of the 13 Florida delegates pledged to John Edwards are now backing Obama, giving him three additional pledged delegate votes.
____

I don't have any names but maybe someone could check into this for more info.; June 03, 2008 1:42 PM
Oreo said...: Kwame Kilpatrick added for Obama

Don't expect to see this one from the Obama campaign; June 03, 2008 1:58 PM
Unknown said...: From Obamaland
Two South Carolina Delegates for Obama; Delegate Countdown - 33.5 To Go
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGByc5; June 03, 2008 2:03 PM
Trey White said...: Yep. I always figured they would slip Kilpatrick and William Jefferson in on a busy day. But their votes count too.

The beat goes on.; June 03, 2008 2:08 PM
Unknown said...: Yea he did not go to the Bill Clinton school of bending the truth; June 03, 2008 2:09 PM
Uncle John said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 03, 2008 2:15 PM
Unknown said...: MSNBC saying 29 to go!; June 03, 2008 2:16 PM
eja11950 said...: Better John Spratt (SC) for Obama link:

http://www.heraldonline.com/152/story/600843.html; June 03, 2008 2:16 PM
Andy said...: John Spratt (SC) with quote:

http://www.heraldonline.com/152/story/600843.html

“I’ve been leaning that way for a long while, but keeping my powder dry,” he said. “Look, I could support several of any contenders in this primary. If Hillary had a majority of the votes at this point, or the prospect of it, I would consider supporting her. She’s run an impressive race. But according to Democratic Party rules, I think Obama has earned the Democratic nomination. It’s time to rally behind him, unite the party… and go for the real prize.”; June 03, 2008 2:16 PM
Me said...: Spratt is going into Obama's column today! :)

“I’ve been leaning that way for a long while, but keeping my powder dry,” he said. “Look, I could support several of any contenders in this primary. If Hillary had a majority of the votes at this point, or the prospect of it, I would consider supporting her. She’s run an impressive race. But according to Democratic Party rules, I think Obama has earned the Democratic nomination. It’s time to rally behind him, unite the party… and go for the real prize.”

http://www.heraldonline.com/152/story/600843.html; June 03, 2008 2:17 PM
Me said...: Debra Kozikowski (MA)

"I'm a practical person," Kozikowski said, "I took my time weighing the pros and cons of both candidates and what it meant to the Democratic Party in November and ultimately my decision came down on the side of Obama."

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/06/congressman_olver_chicopees_ko.html; June 03, 2008 2:22 PM
Lotus_J said...: They are calling the race in an AP article saying they have confirmation from SDs and saying Obama will get at least 30% of today's primaries.; June 03, 2008 2:22 PM
FleetAdmiralJ said...: Link for Debra Kozikowski (I think you already have John Olver)

http://www.examiner.com/a-1422073~Obama_picks_up_2_Massachusetts_superdelegates.html; June 03, 2008 2:24 PM
Andy said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 03, 2008 2:33 PM
Oreo said...: Spratt and Kozikowski added for Obama; June 03, 2008 2:36 PM
gpcote said...: http://www.politickerca.com/alexisenstadt/1088/source-superdelegate-mcnerney-endorse-tuesday; June 03, 2008 2:41 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: MSNBC just now said --

Jimmy CARTER has come out for OBAMA!; June 03, 2008 2:47 PM
Unknown said...: MSNBC reports that Jimmy Carter has endorsed Barack Obama; June 03, 2008 2:47 PM
Anonymous said...: MSNBC announced moments ago that former President Carter has endorsed Obama.; June 03, 2008 2:47 PM
gpcote said...: California DNC Perez endorses Obama!
http://www.politickerca.com/alexisenstadt/1089/california-dnc-member-perez-throws-endorsement-obama; June 03, 2008 2:48 PM
Unknown said...: John Ausman (FL) for Clinton
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/floridapolitics/entries/2008/06/03/
surprise_fl_superdelegate_to_c.html; June 03, 2008 2:49 PM
grantcart said...: Another California congressman for Obama.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/; June 03, 2008 2:49 PM
Anonymous said...: link for the Carter endorsement? I can't find it.; June 03, 2008 2:51 PM
gpcote said...: Now the remaining numbers of pledged delegates and uncommitted supers is largely under 200..So HRC is no longer viable..; June 03, 2008 2:52 PM
Ted said...: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D912P78O1&show_article=1

link from breitbart.com of Jimmy Carter Endorsement that is expected tonight; June 03, 2008 3:00 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: From MSNBC on TV:

CARTER will Officially endorse Obama 'after' the polls close tonight.

.; June 03, 2008 3:00 PM
Dr. in Ann Arbor said...: Carter 'anticipated' endorsement is here:

http://www.live5news.com/Global/story.asp?S=8418707

ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter said he'll endorse Democrat Barack Obama after the polls close on the final primary contests.

"The fact is the Obama people already know they have my vote when the polls close tonight," Carter told The Associated Press after speaking at the Georgia World Congress Center Tuesday afternoon.

Carter, a superdelegate, has remained officially neutral in the race but has offered high praise to Obama. Carter has noted that his children, grandchildren and their spouses back the Illinois senator.

Primaries are underway Tuesday in Montana and South Dakota, the final contests in the long primary race between Obama and U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York.; June 03, 2008 3:03 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: From MSNBC-

Senator Tester (MT) will endorse as soon as the polls close.; June 03, 2008 3:03 PM
B said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 03, 2008 3:05 PM
ms_snark said...: Jimmy Carter http://www.cbs46.com/news/16478207/detail.html; June 03, 2008 3:10 PM
Unknown said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 03, 2008 3:10 PM
Anonymous said...: Clyburn also says Edwards’ South Carolina elected delegate Tim Moore will switch to Obama Tuesday.

http://thepage.time.com/2008/06/03/tuesdays-super-battle/; June 03, 2008 3:10 PM
Siroco said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 03, 2008 3:11 PM
RobH said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 03, 2008 3:17 PM
B said...: New York DNC Ralph Dawson endorsement for Barack Obama. Politico has already updated it. It is in the last line of the article. Link below

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community
/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGBytD

Another link: -
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/
election2008/2008-06-03-clinton-delegates_N.htm?csp=34; June 03, 2008 3:17 PM
Vicki in Seattle said...: CNN just announced that Jimmy Carter will endorse Obama either today or tomorrow.; June 03, 2008 3:24 PM
Vicki in Seattle said...: btw, that is a red/black banner at the top of the page at cnn.com; June 03, 2008 3:26 PM
B said...: California DNC John A. Perez endorses Obama. Already updated on other sites.

Obama's picked up six in the superdelegate count so far today. He got 3.5 of those between 11:15 a.m. and noon -- CA John A. Perez, MA John Olver, and three from Michigan -- Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, Debbie Dingell, and Rick Wiener.

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/
archive/2008/06/03/1100876.aspx; June 03, 2008 3:31 PM
Blog Until Bored said...: Jimmy Carter - Obama
Drudge Report; June 03, 2008 3:40 PM
B said...: Former President Jimmy Carter for Obama. Link below: -
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03
/carter-to-officially-endorse-obama/

Other two endorsements NY DNC Ralph Dawson and Cal. DNC John A. Perez are very important as Ralph is from Hillary state NY and John Perez endorsed Clinton earlier and then became uncommitted.; June 03, 2008 3:47 PM
Unknown said...: Jimmy Carter
James Clyburn; June 03, 2008 3:51 PM
Oreo said...: Perez added fro Obama; June 03, 2008 4:07 PM
B said...: Oreo, how about Ralph Dawson? How about Carter? You added Jim Clyburn a day before his official endorsement.; June 03, 2008 4:13 PM
lompe said...: Carnelia Pettis Fondren (MS)
for Obama
http://www.sunherald.com/306/story/602665.html; June 03, 2008 4:21 PM
greywolf said...: oreo,

The green papers have Edwards down to 5.5 delegates from florida.
I know you have not picked them up yet..because you need names. If you tell me where to look.. Ill go searching to save you time.; June 03, 2008 4:39 PM
Oreo said...: Carter and Abbott added for Obama.

We are updating pledged delegates as Green Papers does.; June 03, 2008 4:53 PM
Siroco said...: barackobama.com now lists
Two more Michigan superdelegates, Mike Tardiff and Tina Abbott (Secretary-Treasurer of the Michigan AFL-CIO and Vice Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party) have also endorsed Obama.

dont think you have Tardiff yet; June 03, 2008 5:02 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 03, 2008 5:20 PM
Siroco said...: Chuck Todd says 19.5 to go; June 03, 2008 5:21 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Chuck Todd is adding in some that haven't endorsed yet... like those in Montana, etc.

That's why their number is so low.; June 03, 2008 5:24 PM
Unknown said...: maxine Waters for Obama according to CNN; June 03, 2008 5:25 PM
Keryl said...: Maxine Waters switches to Obama. Just now on CNN.; June 03, 2008 5:27 PM
Anonymous said...: Obama Announces Support from Edwards Pledged Delegates

By Sam Graham-Felsen - Jun 3rd, 2008 at 5:12 pm EDT

CHICAGO, IL—The Obama Campaign today announced that the following delegates pledged to former Senator John Edwards have committed to vote for Senator Obama at the Democratic National Convention. With today’s announcement, every delegate pledged to Senator Edwards in Iowa (four delegates), New Hampshire (four delegates) and South Carolina (eight delegates) will be voting for Senator Obama at the National Convention. In addition, 10 of the 13 Edwards delegates from Florida will be voting for Senator Obama at the National Convention.

The updated roster adds ten delegates today to Obama’s delegate total, raising it to 2,099.5 and leaving the campaign only 18.5 delegates away from clinching the nomination at 2,118.

Full list here:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGByg3; June 03, 2008 5:29 PM
Siroco said...: 1.5 more, from NH and MI

State Rep. Sharon Nordgren of New Hampshire and Michigan AFL and Democratic Party official Tina Abbott join the superdelegate surge to Obama.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0608/15_more_from_NH_and_MI.html; June 03, 2008 5:31 PM
Unknown said...: Dennis Moore Rep from Kansas and superdelegate for Obama.

http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/647792.html; June 03, 2008 5:32 PM
Siroco said...: California and DC Superdelegate for Obama; Delegate Countdown - 16.5 To Go
by Sam Graham-FelsenTuesday, June 03, 2008 at 05:17 PM
California DNC member Kamil Hasan released the following statement today endorsing Barack Obama for President:

I am endorsing Senator Obama as Democratic Party’s nominee not only because he has clearly won more pledged delegates, but I sincerely believe that he can provide the necessary leadership in taking this country in a new direction at this critical juncture in our history. Fortunately, we have had two excellent candidates. I have great admiration for Senator Clinton and the way she has run a spirited, high energy, issues based campaign. I am looking forward to continue to energize the Indo-American and the South-Asian communities in ensuring that Senator Obama becomes the next President of the United States. His election as the President of the United States will not only help unite a very divided nation, but elevate the image of the United States in the world to a level not seen since John Kennedy was the President.
District of Columbia superdelegate and DNC member Ben Johnson also endorsed Barack Obama.

Johnson said...

It’s time to close ranks behind Barack Obama, who has run an outstanding campaign and made many of us proud. This is no way diminishes my respect and admiration for Senator Clinton, who is a fine public servant who I have known for many years. But it is clear that Senator Obama has the momentum needed to help us win in November and I am proud to endorse him today.
link:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/hqblog; June 03, 2008 5:34 PM
Miranda said...: Good Afternoon Everyone. Been a good ay while I was at work, I see!

Two more for Obama from what I can tell, Including Hasan...a defector

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGByCK; June 03, 2008 5:35 PM
FleetAdmiralJ said...: Just wondering how anyone has national convention delegates in Iowa, since they haven't had their state convention yet (and it's a caucus state). Besides, I thought Edwards was scheduled to get 5 Iowa delegates; June 03, 2008 5:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Chicago, IL -- Today, Florida superdelegate and Democratic National Committee Member Diane Glasser endorsed Barack Obama.

Obama is 16 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGByx7; June 03, 2008 5:38 PM
Miranda said...: Here's one for Waters

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGBygz; June 03, 2008 5:43 PM
FleetAdmiralJ said...: I guess the 4 IA Edwards delegates were from the Congressional District meetings. Edwards is still projected to get 1 delegate at the state convention at this point, I believe.; June 03, 2008 5:43 PM
Oreo said...: - Added DNC Tina Abbott (MI)* for Obama
- Switched DNC Ben Johnson (DC) from Clinton to Obama
- Switched DNC Kamil Hasan (CA) from Clinton to Obama
- Added DNC Diane Glasser (FL)* for Obama
- Switched Rep. Maxine Waters (CA) from Clinton to Obama; June 03, 2008 5:47 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: 3 DE supers for Obama

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGBygz

Delaware Secretary of State Harriet Windsor, Delaware Democratic Chair John Daniello, and DNC Member Rhett Ruggerio also announced today that they will vote for Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Denver this summer. The three superdelegates released the following statements today............ (See article for QUOTES)
____________

Obama's website now says he needs 12.; June 03, 2008 5:47 PM
Naiomi said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; June 03, 2008 5:47 PM
Siroco said...: elaware Secretary of State Harriet Windsor, Delaware Democratic Chair John Daniello, and DNC Member Rhett Ruggerio also announced today that they will vote for Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Denver this summer. The three superdelegates released the following statements today.

“As a superdelegate from Delaware, I am representing the people of my state, where Barack Obama won in our primary. Senator Obama is an outstanding candidate who will unify the Democratic Party and be a strong candidate to beat Senator McCain in the November election,” Secretary of State Harriet Windsor said.

“Senator Obama has inspired Democrats across the country over the course of this primary, and we saw here in Delaware that his appeal will help our candidates up and down the ballot. As a state party chairman, I know how valuable this contest has been in energizing the grassroots, and I wanted every state to be able to participate and reap the benefits of this historic race. Now that all of the primaries and caucuses are behind us, I believe it’s time for Democrats to unite in taking on John McCain, and I'm pleased to be joined by Rhett Ruggerio and Secretary Windsor in endorsing Barack Obama for president,” Delaware Democratic Party Chairman John Daniello said.

“The Democratic Party has been blessed with two incredibly strong and extremely capable candidates. Its time though, that we as a Party, unite behind our nominee and begin to focus all of our energy on the general election. Senator Obama has proven that he has the vision, the fortitude and the character to effect real change and lead us to victory in November,” DNC Member Rhett Ruggerio said.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/hqblog; June 03, 2008 5:54 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Oreo and Matt-

We sure are having fun today!

God Bless America!!!

p.s. Don't forget we have two more primaries coming up! I forgot all about them during all of this excitement ;); June 03, 2008 5:57 PM
greywolf said...: Oreo, these are the names from Edwards that switched.. they were on Obamas web page... I know you dont up date until the green papers do but thought I would give you the names any way.

CHICAGO, IL—The Obama Campaign today announced that the following delegates pledged to former Senator John Edwards have committed to vote for Senator Obama at the Democratic National Convention. The updated roster adds ten delegates today to

Below is the full, current list of Edwards delegates committed to Senator Obama. In accordance with the decision of the Democratic National Committee’s Rules Committee, the Florida delegates each will cast one-half vote for their presidential choice at the Democratic National Convention.

FLORIDA

Joseph Beuttenmuller, Lake Mary

Barry Birdwell, Melbourne Beach

E. Alan Brock, Crawfordville

Deborah Courtney, Jacksonville

Rita Ferrandino, Sarasota

Fred McDowell, Leesburg

Mary Mooney, Crawfordville

Linda Spisak, Hobe Sound

Gregory Shimkaveg, Oviedo

Bill Vincent, Gulf Breeze

IOWA

Machelle Crum, Newton

Arlene Prather-Kane, Cedar Falls

David Relawsk, Iowa City

Merci Wolff, Sioux City

SOUTH CAROLINA

Lauren Bilton, Columbia

Daniel Boan, Kershaw

Christine Brennan-Bond, Moore

Michael Evatt, Seneca (birthplace of Senator Edwards)

Robert Groce, Summerville

Marilyn Hemingway, Georgetown

Tim Moore, Barnwell

Susan Smith, Pawley’s Island

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Deborah Bacon-Nelson, Hanover

Senator Peter Burling, Cornish

Rep. Sharon Nordgren, Hanover

Joshua Denton, Portsmouth; June 03, 2008 6:02 PM
rkw said...: DCW - You guys do an amazing job. I had meetings and appointments all day long. So I could not begin to keep up with everything today. It was so easy to take a quick glance at DCW on my iPhone as I ran from place to place. It kept me in the loop with just a 30 second look at various times throughout the day.

Well done and your efforts are very much appreciated.; June 03, 2008 6:07 PM
Leah Texas4Obama said...: Ivan Holmes (Oklahoma) for OBAMA

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/oklahoma-superdelegate-endorses-obama/; June 03, 2008 6:08 PM
Unknown said...: Is there a way to contact the Obama superdelegates,all superdelegates. Please, we don't want an inexperienced, person as president. Another Carter who will sit down with terrorists. You have an obligation to think of country. I am so sick of the media manipulating the delegates and the people of this country. Something does not ring true with Obama and you people will be the ones truly responsible for this countries continuous problems if he is President, PLEASE Obama cannot beat McCain. We need someone tough and straight on.; June 03, 2008 6:08 PM
ms_snark said...: Ivan Holmes Oklahoma (will endorse tonight)
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/oklahoma-superdelegate-endorses-obama/; June 03, 2008 6:10 PM
Mary said...: Someone needs to move Maxine Waters from Clinton's column to Obama's; June 03, 2008 6:11 PM
Unknown said...: Matt and Oreo for VP!; June 03, 2008 6:11 PM
Trepanator said...: I've done a thorough search of the delegate lists based on the Green Papers, and have come up with the following pledged delegate count:

DemConWatch (Current):
Obama - 1742
Edwards - 12 (1 in NH, 1 in SC, 5 in IA, 5 in FL)

With All Edwards switches listed above:
Obama - 1751.5
Edwards - 2.5 (0 in NH, 0 in SC, 1 in IA*, 1.5 in FL)

*GP estimated add-on from future state convention, this not-yet pledged delegate will be reallocated to either Clinton or Obama at the state convention.; June 03, 2008 6:11 PM
Jaya said...: News from Maine - sort of. WMTW-8(ABC)6 PM news interviewed Sam Spencer who says he will announce at 11 PM tonight on the evening news - but will not indicate who he will support until then.

As for Rep. Mike Michaud - a Edwards delegate - he said he was in no rush to endorse.; June 03, 2008 6:16 PM
Keryl said...: Trudi...take it to the open thread. The link is on the left rail.

Matt/Oreo - hats off to you guys. You're amazing.; June 03, 2008 6:19 PM
Oreo said...: OK people...
it's been a pleasure serving you today.

Obama now needs 12 more delegates.

And I need a beer.; June 03, 2008 6:22 PM

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