Reply #16: John Lewis switched his vote today, 2/15/08: link

[Melinda]

According to this report:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2004183861_campdig15.html?syndication=rss

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Pro-Clinton lawmakers switch to Obama

MILWAUKEE — Rep. John Lewis, an elder statesman from the civil-rights era and one of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's most prominent black supporters, said Thursday night he planned to cast his vote as a superdelegate for Sen. Barack Obama in hopes of preventing a Democratic convention fight.

"In recent days, there is a sense of movement and a sense of spirit," said Lewis, a Georgia Democrat who endorsed Clinton last fall and who carries great influence among other members of Congress. "Something is happening in America, and people are prepared and ready to make that great leap."

His comments came as fresh signs emerged that Clinton's support was beginning to erode from other African-American lawmakers who also serve as superdelegates. Georgia Rep. David Scott said earlier Thursday that he would not go against the will of voters in his district, who overwhelmingly supported Obama last week.

Lewis said he and other prominent African-American party leaders had been moved by Obama's recent victories and his ability to transcend racial and geographic lines.

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FWIW, Tweety is reporting the same thing today. However, a review of all news regarding Rep Lewis and his support of Obama seems to be all over the place. I think we'll all have to wait for a direct statement from Rep. Lewis to know the truth of the matter.

*edited to add my own 2 cents.