Sen. Dorgan of ND endorses Obama

[BeyondGeography]

http://thepage.time.com/2008/02/27/major-congressional-endorsement-going-to-obama/

[blm]

1. John Lewis about to switch?

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[BeyondGeography]

2. That's a good guess

it has been rumored.

[Avalux]

21. He did yesterday - this will be someone else.

:popcorn:

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

3. Man, that's going to be any minute now.

I'm all ears.

[DJ13]

4. Nancy Pelosi finally had enough?

:shrug:

[MadBadger]

5. Well, I read that John Lewis did switch already, but if not him, I'm going to guess DK

[grantcart]

10. He did not switch and a couple of days ago Clinton took a strange

side trip back to New York and made "a major issue address". She also had a $50 a person fund raiser. The real reason for the trip I believe was to settle down NY SD where she has a huge advantage 37 total. Lewis wife endorsed Obama and several NJ SD have switched to Obama. At the policy speech, which had no significance whatsoever was: Schumer and Lewis, and other SD.

[grantcart]

11. My guess is Biden

[MadBadger]

13. Heres your evidence from an article about 20 minutes ago

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/15426208/detail.html

Georgia Congressman John Lewis told WSB-TV Channel 2's Monica Pearson Wednesday that he is switching his support from Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama.

Pearson met with Congressman John Lewis Wednesday afternoon in Washington. She was the only Atlanta TV reporter Lewis spoke to about his switch.

Talk had been swirling that Lewis might switch his endorsement from Clinton to Obama. Lewis is a superdelegate who will cast his ballot at the Democratic National Convention.

Lewis told Pearson he was switching his support because his district voted for Obama and he believes Americans are looking for a great change. He also said he had not spoken to Clinton or Obama about his decision.

Please refresh this developing story for updates. Watch Channel 2 Action News at 5 & 6 for more on Monica Pearson's interview with Lewis.

[grantcart]

25. you are right and it is huge

[Inuca]

23. You are confusing Lewis with Charlie Rangel n/t

[grantcart]

26. you are right my bad

[blonndee]

6. I guess Pelosi. Can't wait to see who it is. nt

[democrattotheend]

7. Not yet

But I think she might endorse him if he gets more pledged delegates, to help avoid a situation where the superdelegates overturn the will of the voters. She has hinted as much.

[ericgtr]

19. How much good would a Pelosi endorsement do anyway?

She is obviously frowned upon by most of the democratic party anyway for her lack of interest and ability to get anything done.

[democrattotheend]

22. A lot

She could deliver a lot of the House Democrats who remain on the fence.

[jezebel]

8. It's Sen. Dorgan out of North Dakota. NT

[wndycty]

12. Has it been confirmed?

:kick:

[MadBadger]

17. Yup its Dorgan as per The Page....though John Lewis has endorsed him as well

Georgia Congressman John Lewis told WSB-TV Channel 2's Monica Pearson Wednesday that he is switching his support from Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama.

Pearson met with Congressman John Lewis Wednesday afternoon in Washington. She was the only Atlanta TV reporter Lewis spoke to about his switch.

Talk had been swirling that Lewis might switch his endorsement from Clinton to Obama. Lewis is a superdelegate who will cast his ballot at the Democratic National Convention.

Lewis told Pearson he was switching his support because his district voted for Obama and he believes Americans are looking for a great change. He also said he had not spoken to Clinton or Obama about his decision.

Please refresh this developing story for updates. Watch Channel 2 Action News at 5 & 6 for more on Monica Pearson's interview with Lewis.

[BeyondGeography]

18. That's the name that's now all over the Obama blog as well

[FrenchieCat]

14. Cool........

The Dakotas want Barack Obama to become President. They have great taste!

[DefenseLawyer]

20. Another one of those insignificant states

Mark Penn is not impressed.

[Exilednight]

9. OK it's 1:02 - who is it?

[Renew Deal]

16. Byron Dorgan of ND

As good as any senate endorsement.

[grantcart]

15. Update here: since Friday Obama has gained 10 SD

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4783480

[bigbrother05]

24. it just keeps getting better

[Cha]

27. Well, there ya go!

“We both believe in trade and plenty of it, we just believe the rules need to be fair.”

Fair Trade!

[Omega3]

28. antoher state that will go dem in the GE! (sarcasm) funny you ppl get so excited about endorsements

like this when you all say the SD won't decide the election anyway. Do you really think the masses in ND will vote for BHO b/c of this endorsement? this is yet another state that won't go Blue in the GE.

[City Lights]

32. Another superdelegate! That's what excites me. He's closin' the gap.

:P

[Armstead]

29. That's a great endorsement -- Dorgan is excellent on trade issues

Dorgan has been one of the unsung heroes on the issue of trade. He has been fighting for responsible trade policies for years -- long before it was "cool."

If Dorgan believes Obama is for fair and responsible trade, that gives Obama a lot of credibility on the issue.

[Vinca]

30. Whoo Hoo!

:applause:

[ProSense]

31. This is a great endorsement!

Dorgan chairs the Democratic Policy Committee

[Scurrilous]

33. Great news!

K & R :thumbsup:

[ellisonz]

34. Dorgan is a smart, hardworking Senator.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

35. Dorgan sips kool-aid.

Likes it.


Dorgan: "Damn tasty!"