The Super Delegates are Moving to End This Primary

[berni_mccoy]

It's clear given the high frequency of SD endorsements for Obama that the SDs are choosing to end this with NC and IN. The are siding with both the people and the rules and certifying Obama as the nominee. To these SDs: thank you.

[redqueen]

1. I'd like to think they have the best interests of the party at heart.

[Yael]

2. And the handwriting on the wall with their reelection efforts...

[Tellurian]

3. Exactly, and well they should..

I'm looking forward to hearing the announcement: "Obama stepping down!"

[redqueen]

4. If you were doing performance art, I'd laugh.

As it is... have a good day.

[cali]

6. please, hold your breath

I bet these SD endorsements flowing in for Obama are making your wee head explode.

:rofl:

[berni_mccoy]

8. LOL!

[proud2BlibKansan]

15. Why are you using Obama's picture to promote Hillary?

LOL Kind of silly, don't you think?

[Lucky 13]

41. SHHHHH. They think that's "smart advertising".

[crimsonblue]

22. Obama stepping down.

Jan 20 2017

Obama Stepping Down

President Barack Obama ends the final day of his historic presidency today. For most Americans, today shall be a bittersweet day, for it ends the term of one of America's most transcending and effective Presidents to date. President Obama spent his last evening at the White House holding a private ceremony for his House staff and Secret Service detail. After a fabulous meal cooked by Mrs. Obama herself, the President enjoyed one of his trademark pickup basketball games with his detail and daughters. The lights at the new outdoor basketball pavillion that replaced the putting green could be seen until the wee hours of the morning. Perhaps Mr. President dreaded that final night's slumber in the Lincoln bedroom (which he insisted on sleeping on for the duration of his presidency) or maybe his daughter's kept making him play HORSE. Asked what he planned on doing now that he has brought peace to the middle east, restored civil liberties, and regained America's honor, the President maintained his humility and simply stated that he was looking forward to a few months relaxation and the completion of the George Bush federal prison next month. President Obama will dedicate the new prison himself, and will take the time to visit with and offer spiritual guidance to George Bush, Dick Cheney, and Karl Rove. All three have come to realize the errors of their ways, and even accepted capital punishment for their crimes. It was only Obama's mercy and empathy that kept these three traitors alive. Today at noon, we shall all say our goodbyes to a man so dear to our hearts, and welcome in our first woman President, Kathleen Sebelius.

[thevoiceofreason]

38. I like this.

[cliffordu]

49. Nice. Thanks.

[IDemo]

55. Heartwarming post, and completely believable

Thanks. :patriot:

[movonne]

7. I think they do...

[roguevalley]

34. me too, redqueen, but I will take them as I get them. I had a dream

the other night that I went into an old time store- like one in the old west- and there was a closing out sale going on. I looked at a box of little dolls with blond hair and different colored pant suits and was told I couldn't have them, they were too expensive and out of date. I interpret it that Hillary is going to lose and not to worry about the election, Obama will win. I have odd dreams sometimes and they come true. I am hoping this one is one of those.

:evilgrin: Feel free to bookmark this post. :evilgrin:

[writes3000]

5. I completely agree. The message is hard to miss. n/t

[berni_mccoy]

10. The writing is on the wall.

[berni_mccoy]

9. Kicking to end this

[powergirl]

11. I am enjoying the Superdelegate Surge

The SDs that support Obama are very much like us regular voters who support him. The are loyal and believe in him. You don't see ANY defections from Obama to Clinton.

[newmajority]

12. One more week, and this shit is over.

The superdelegates know the real deal.

[TragedyandHope]

13. Sounds good to me

[Texas Hill Country]

14. not really... he got 3 today iirc and she got 2???

[FrenchieCat]

16. Well the two that she got, one was already counted yesterday.....

when Obama got 2 plus 3 today.

[BlueIdaho]

18. What's the total for the week? The month? Since Super Tuesday?

The trend is obvious methinks.

[TheDoorbellRang]

37. Here's the super D trend since January

This is the weekly tracking info from DemConWatch. I updatd with the latest from today.

..........HC....BO......HC Lead..HC%
1/13...165....69..........96......71%
1/20...171....77..........94......69%
1/27...184....88..........96......68%
2/3....198...105..........93......65%
2/10...224...127..........97......64%
2/17...238...160.5.......77.5....60%
2/24...238...174..........64......58%
3/2.....240...193..........47......55%
3/9.....244...205..........39......54%
3/16...244...208..........36......54%
3/23...246...210..........36......54%
3/30...246...212..........34......54%
4/6.....245...221..........24......53%
4/13...249...223..........26......53%
4/20...255...230..........25......53%
4/27...257...235..........22......52%

4/29...259...239..........20......52%

[psychmommy]

57. that really brings it home.

wow this is really gonna happen. i am getting excited again.

[berni_mccoy]

63. Thanks for the stats.

[SOS]

58. Since Pennsylvania

It's 7-4 in Obama's favor.

[Gore1FL]

61. She needs 6 out of every 10 remaining Supers

and 6 out of 10 remaining pledged.

[powergirl]

17. Maybe the Wright speech and Clinton's seemingly disinterest in denouncing

the Republican racist attacks on Obama have pushed the SDs over the edge. They have now realized, finally, that Sen. Clinton doesn't give a rat's ass about the Democratic party, the voters, or this country. And the SDs have had enough.

[Yossariant]

19. They're not moving in the direction you're hoping:

On Saturday, they each got one.

On Monday, Obama got two, but one had actually endorsed "some time ago."

Today, they each got two.

Carry on.

[berni_mccoy]

20. Wrong. He's gotten 4 in the last day and a half.

[powergirl]

21. Momentum is for Obama, as usual

*** UPDATE *** By request, Joe, here are the pickups since the PA primary:
OBAMA (7): Brad Henry (OK GOV), Audra Ostergard (NE DNC), David Wu (OR Rep), Charlene Fernandez (AZ DNC), Jeff Bingaman (NM SEN), Ben Chandler (KY Rep), Richard Machacek (IA DNC).

CLINTON (3): John Tanner (TN Rep), Kathy Sullivan (NH add on), Mike Easley (NC GOV).

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/

Also, is it just me, or have ZERO SDs changed affiliation FROM Obama TO Clinton. Just askin':shrug:

[Yossariant]

25. Machacek who endorsed today is on your list, but not Skelton?

Never mind. I see it's from MSNBC.

:puke:

[powergirl]

27. Yeah, I know

I just posted the quote from First Read.

:puke:

[TheDoorbellRang]

39. Since 4/20, Obama's gotten 9 more; Clinton 4

see the entire trend pattern I listed in post #37.

Carry on. :D

[Gore1FL]

62. She isn't at 6/10 pace

and it is doubtful she'll have a 6/10 pace for the pledged. She needs both, or a combination thereof.

[Blarch]

23. The supers don't vote till Denver.

Hillary will not drop out till Denver.

Trust me.

[berni_mccoy]

24. They don't officially vote, but their endorsements are counted. And if she does try to take it

To Denver, she will be ostracized from the party.

[grantcart]

28. Once the supers have committed the money will stop coming in

and that is what is going to stop Hillary.

[berni_mccoy]

30. Very true. That is, unless the RNC wants to fund her like they have in the past.

In the past, the RNC has funded independent initiatives that would undermine the Dem. nominee. Nader comes to mind, but so do other candidates and 527's.

[Blarch]

31. Her supporters will just move the goal posts ...

and stay the course.

[grantcart]

36. and sit on their credit cards - people aren't stupid

[jazzjunkysue]

35. I've read she's broke for the primary: Her lastest $$ can only be used in the general

which means she can't use it.

So, she's already broke. Honestly, are her people all going without pay? No travel expences? Bus? Plane?

How does she keep going, now?

[karynnj]

46. Credit cards and more debt

[cliffordu]

50. DING DING DING We have a winner!!!

That's exactly what I keep forgetting....

Unless she can sue O'reilly for sexual harassment....

[C_U_L8R]

26. No one wants to be the last Super to endorse.

Being last doesn't garner much favor.
I think we're gonna see a wave of support come out.....about.... now.

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

29. It's an incredible show of support for Barrack. The SD's are deciding

and they ain't going for Hill.

[berni_mccoy]

40. Yup.

[barack the house]

32. Praise the lord I think they are trying to do it slow and gentle so it don't seem brutal.

Slooowly, slowly, gently gently.......done.

[berni_mccoy]

33. I agree. It would be unkind to come out all at once and just pound the point home

There would be no good in that. I believe they are timing it for the NC and IN primaries.

[Lucky 13]

42. I dunno. I think I'd enjoy it.

[wileedog]

43. No it would be seen as influencing the vote

Just as assuredly as if they overturned it after the voting. I think the SDs are being mindful that they don't want to be see as deciding the thing. Which in the long run is bad for Hillary.

Of course Hillary's Gang of 200 had no problem with it before the voting started, but that's another story....

[berni_mccoy]

44. Good point and very well stated.

[Swamp Rat]

45. GOOD!!!!

[berni_mccoy]

47. Wow, Swamprat, that's gotta be one of the best works you've done. Great ART!

I love the War/Peace contrast!

[Swamp Rat]

48. Thanks

I want the Obama bashing to stop, so I took off the gloves. When folks stop posting FUX Noise bullshit, and stop feeding the dittohead trolls, I will go back to full-time McLame bashing.

[cliffordu]

51. Fock! That's perfect.

[Swamp Rat]

54. Thanks

Notice how a lot of people who never experienced war are for it, or so easily convinced it is an appropriate solution?

There are, however, a few who did experience war and support more of it. They are called "insane" people.

[cliffordu]

56. Yeah - I wonder if he's got some kind of weird Helsinki syndrome..

I don't know a SINGLE Vietnam veteran who is for the war in Iraq, except McCain.

[Hawkeye-X]

60. ITYM Stockholm

but then again, what do I know? :hi:

[suston96]

52. If they have the best interests of the party at heart they will all revoke previous endorsements...

...and they will reassess their options with special regard to which candidate can really win in November.

[berni_mccoy]

53. Um, good luck with that. NOT.

[StevieM]

59. It's a shame they can't force Hillary out before June 3 and the May 31 meeting on MI and FL (eom)