Oklahoma Superdelegate Endorses Obama Today

[Adelante]

This is a press release cited in full:

OKLAHOMA SUPERDELEGATE ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA

Superdelegate Reggie Whitten Cites Obama’s Commitment to Strengthening the Middle Class, Unite Us for Change

Chicago, IL - Today, Oklahoma Superdelegate Reggie Whitten endorsed Barack Obama, citing his ability to unite Americans for change and his proven track record of standing up for middle class families and workers.

His statement regarding the endorsement is below:

“I have decided to endorse Senator Barack Obama and will work wholeheartedly to see him become the next President of the United States. Some say there is no particular need to endorse at the present time. However, I believe this is a defining moment, not only for our Party, but also more importantly for our country. Therefore, I made the decision to commit now.

“While deciding to support Senator Obama, I thought of my history and my future. I’m from the small town of Seminole, Oklahoma: a city that is predominantly hard-working middle class citizens. It is important that our next President keep small towns like Seminole in mind when he talks about our economy. I am very sincere in my belief that Senator Obama will do just that. When I talk about my future, I, like most people, think of my children. The next administration will have a great deal to say about their future and the world they inherit. As a parent, I am confident Senator Obama has the courage, skill, and experience necessary to lead America forward.

“Whether it is his willingness to tell corporate America what it needs to hear instead of what it wants to hear, restoring America’s standing abroad, or inspiring young Americans to commit themselves to public service, Senator Obama’s message is equally refreshing and inspiring. It is no coincidence that voters, especially young voters, are turning out to vote in record numbers.

“As we move closer to the convention and, from there, to the general election in November, I am certain Senator Obama will continue to build a broad coalition of Democrats, Independents, and yes, even Republicans. He unites us in the belief that without change in Washington, we as a nation cannot begin to address the challenges and opportunities of our future.

“In conclusion, for these reasons and many more, I’m proud today to stand with Barack Obama and his growing movement for change.”

http://thepage.time.com/obama-release-on-oklahoma-superdelegate-endorsement/


Edit:

I just noticed this bit. KEEP THIS IS THE AREA OF RUMOR unless it happens. (I don't believe anything anymore.)

Plus: The Obama campaign tells Stephanopoulos that “prominent Pennsylvania supporters” will switch their support from Clinton to Obama Thursday morning due to Clinton’s negativity.

[shadowknows69]

1. Whoo hoo! Looks like the debate wasn't such a huge mind changer for Hil

[Adelante]

2. See my edit, too nt

[VeraAgnes]

7. It's over for Obama.

The next 45 days will be the conclusion of his campaign. He balked.

[SunsetDreams]

12. you wish

[Adelante]

14. Get ready to be very depressed nt

[polpilot]

15. It's over. Obama's took out the Clintons. McCain's next.

[futureliveshere]

20. Yes he Balked. Balked at PILING on the negativity on his OWN colleague. BALKED at gutter politics

[livingmadness]

3. Thanks for this

With all the furore of the last 48 hours, I'm not sure I've got the numbers straight. There were 4 endorsements from super-delegates yesterday, right? Does this endorsement now make 5, or is it the 4th?

[Adelante]

4. I'm pretty sure yesterday was three

This makes at least four, then, but I could have missed something.

[my3boyz]

16. You missed one added late last night! 4 yesterday and 1 today. nt

[Adelante]

18. Thanks very much

Who was that? Where from?

[my3boyz]

17. This is the 5th! nt

[livingmadness]

21. You're right! I had to run away and find it but in the last 24 hours

he's picked up Carson, Price, Watt, Thomas (a former Clinton supporter), and Whitten. Anyone else get the feeling they've decided to shut this thing down? I'm predicting a steady trickle from now 'til NC, and then a flash-flood to move Obama over the needed delegates, and he wins.

[Adelante]

23. Thanks so much for looking for it

That's what I get for sleeping at night :)

[cali]

5. great. bet she's no more than 15 SD endorsements ahead

by next Tuesday. He's destroyed her SD lead.

[Zachstar]

6. It will more likely be by mid may due to the state conventions giving Clinton addon supers.

Tho it is happening faster than I expect.

[VeraAgnes]

11. Be calm, but you need to prepare for Obama to surrender

his campaign by June 1st. Try and work on building up a support system to process your grief. I'll be here for ya Cali....anything you need, just let me know.

[futureliveshere]

22. You and Hillary inhabit the same alternate, up-is-down universe. Hows the weather over there? Hot?

[cali]

24. my dear delusional hillarian. as you can see by my sig

I'm prepared for all eventualities, but unlike you and your fellow delusional pals in hillaryworld, I recognize reality. the reality is that Obama leads by every metric and the calendar favors him. don't choke when hillary is forced out, dear.

[ORDem]

33. I think it's about 20 now, but we should see him pull ahead in SDs shortly. n/t

:woohoo:

[Zachstar]

8. This is good news!! Drip Drip Drip!!

Let us hope that Clinton will lose her super delegate lead by mid may!

[TexasLady]

9. here's to hoping there are lots more this week!

:toast:

[shadowknows69]

10. Hillary supporters feel free to post any SD pick ups for your candidate

[my3boyz]

19. Why did you say that? They will start posting ones that endorsed her 100 days ago. nt

[shadowknows69]

28. Ok I amend my invitation to include only SD's committed since 4/16/08

[SunsetDreams]

13. From my state wooohooo

She can't say she wasn't warned about going negative

They both were warned a few weeks ago by high level members of the DNC, and other supers, that they needed to be going after McCain

She's done!

[rox63]

25. Fantastic!

:woohoo: What's the official Super Delegate count now?

[Zachstar]

26. Whoever does the math topics... We need an updated superdelegate topic!

[catgirl]

27. Kick for Reggie!

[shadowknows69]

29. Kicking

[shadowknows69]

30. Oh no, this thread isn't going to sink today.

[SoonerPride]

31. Another Okie for Obama.

I voted for HRC on Super Tuesday but have switched to Obama since it is apparent he will be the nominee.

[madwivoter]

32. Thanks for posting...

My expectation is that we'll see quite a few more over the next few days.

:kick:

[thevoiceofreason]

34. And another super!

"After meeting with the candidates and listening to my constituents, I have to honor the 83 percent who support Barack Obama," he said in an interview, referring to the results of the Democratic primary.

Shouldn't that be enough to add him for Obama, or is he being given extra scrutiny because of his history of slipperiness?

DC Add-on Harry Thomas Jr added for Obama


From www.demconwatch.blogspot.com

[Adelante]

35. That's wonderful, tvor, thank you nt

[book_worm]

36. Great news!