25 Of 35 South Dakota Democratic State Legislators Endorse Obama

[babylonsister]

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25 Of 35 South Dakota Democratic State Legislators Endorse Obama
By Sam Graham-Felsen - Apr 16th, 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT



SIOUX FALLS, SD – Today, twenty-five of the thirty-five South Dakota Democratic State Legislators endorsed Barack Obama, citing him as the only candidate who can unite Americans for change that matters in the lives of working families in South Dakota.

South Dakota Senate Democratic Leader Scott Heidepriem said, "Senator Obama inspires all Americans, regardless of party, race or economic circumstance. He is the best chance we have had in years to lift the spirit and lead the way."

South Dakota House Democratic Leader Dale Hargens said, "Senator Obama has given us a reason to believe that we can change the way things are done in Washington. He will be able to bring an end to the bitter divisions in our nation's capital that hinder good decision making and prevent implementation of sound solutions."

Senator Obama said, “I’m proud to receive the backing of these legislators today. We are working hard to strengthen our growing grassroots movement for change in South Dakota before the primary on June 3, and we’re grateful that these leaders will help build our support throughout the state.”

Obama has the support of Former Majority Leader Tom Daschle, and has been endorsed by Senator Tim Johnson and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. Last week, six Tribal Leaders from South Dakota endorsed Barack Obama.

Below is the list of South Dakota State Legislators Endorsing Barack Obama today:

Senator Julie Bartling
Senator Gary Hanson
Senator Scott Heidepriem
Senator Alan Hoerth
Senator Jim Hundstad
Senator Sandy Jerstad
Senator Tom Katus
Senator Frank Kloucek
Senator Ryan Maher
Senator Ben Nesselhuf
Senator Jim Peterson
Senator Nancy Turbak Berry
Senator Theresa Two Bulls
Representative Jim Bradford
Representative Quinten Burg
Representative H. Paul Dennert
Representative Richard Engels
Representative David Gassman
Representative Clayton Halverson
Representative Dale Hargens
Representative Larry Lucus
Representative Garry Moore
Representative Eldon Nygaard
Representative Bill Thompson
Representative Tom Van Norman

Help us grow the movement in South Dakota and beyond. Your voice and your contributions matter more than ever -- it's what keeps this thing going. Make a match today.

[anonymous171]

1. GREAT NEWS! GOBAMA!

:woohoo::bounce:

[Jackpine Radical]

2. Jeez, I didn't know

there were that many DEMOCRATS in South Dakota, let alone that many Dem legislators.

[High Plains]

3. We vote on the last day of the primary season.

I wonder if it will matter by then.

[RiverStone]

4. Wow - he already picked up 3 SuperD's today...

How many of these folks are Super?

More great news - he is on a roll (all the way to the presidency!).

[BumRushDaShow]

5. K&R

:kick:

[EFerrari]

6. Now, that's a subject line I never thought I'd see!

K&R

[CountAllVotes]

7. I think we better start calling him PRESIDENT OBAMA!

given this info. you have just posted!! :D :D :D

:kick:

[Kurovski]

8. SEXISTS, ALL!!

Kidding. K&R

[book_worm]

9. Another "black state" Obama will win?

[VotesForWomen]

12. it's a good thing he's not native american, or he wouldn't even make it into the 30% range like dem

prez candidates usually do. look, i live in SD, and what a lot of you mistake for love for Obama in the red states is really just hate for the Clintons, which red state folks have built up over the many years of the right wing propaganda barrage in those states.

[Blondiegrrl]

21. Naaaaaaaw. SD's full of latte-sipping, sushi-eating elitists.

Regardless, they don't count.

:rofl:

[VotesForWomen]

10. why don't you tout a FOX News endorsement for O while you're at it. nt

[donheld]

11. What are you going on about?

The original post is wonderful, and has nothing, NOTHING to do with fox.

[VotesForWomen]

13. because the SD legislature, dem or rep, isn't an especially liberal organization. i know, because i

live there.

[babylonsister]

14. So that makes this even more remarkable-celebrate!

:toast:

[FrenchieCat]

15. So this is Hillary's base endorsing Obama, hey?

[donheld]

17. You are making no sense at all

[last_texas_dem]

23. But I thought...

Obama couldn't win nationally because his base consists only of white liberal latte-sippers?

[Scurrilous]

16. K & R

:thumbsup:

[grantcart]

18. fantastic

[AtomicKitten]

19. Oh yeah! He's shoring up support while she's spinning her wheels.

K&R

[progressoid]

20. Elitists.

Go back to your lattes!

[Ysabel]

22. :) :) :) (n/t)...