Superdelegate Brian Colon, the New Mexico Democratic Party Chairman, Endorses Obama!

[powergirl]

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0508/NM_chairman_for_Obama.html

Superdelegate Brian Colon, the Democratic Party Chairman

May 03, 2008
Categories: Barack Obama

N.M. chairman for Obama


Superdelegate Brian Colon, the Democratic Party Chairman in swing-state New Mexico, backs Obama.

Endorsements like his are particularly meaningful, because local party leaders see the nominee in part as the top of a ballot in which they'll be fighting races at state and local levels.

BNEW MEXICO PARTY CHAIR ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA

Superdelegate Brian Colon backs Obama’s movement for change

Albuquerque, NM – Today, New Mexico State Party Chair and superdelegate Brian S. Colón endorsed Senator Barack Obama, citing Obama’s ability to bring new voters into the process as well as the positive campaign Obama has run.

The endorsement brings the total number of superdelegates to endorse Barack Obama to 255. Senator Obama is 277 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

State Party Chair Brian Colón said, “Barack Obama has proven to inspire a movement that has brought a record number of people into the process. He’s proven to be a candidate who can compete and will fight hard to expand the Democratic Party’s reach and put Western states in play in the general election. His message of change is resonating across all ages, races and economic backgrounds in New Mexico.

“As I talk to Democrats all over New Mexico they are increasingly concerned with the negative tone that the campaign has taken. I believe that Senator Obama has presented a positive message of change while continuing to focus on our real opponent; a John McCain presidency and another four year term of failed Bush policies.

“Barack Obama has run a different kind of campaign – one that goes beyond the things that divide us and is driven by a commitment to real change that starts at the grassroots level. Here in New Mexico, where we had a very close election on February 5th, the excitement I saw throughout the state is good for our Party and good for our State. While there are two very talented candidates in this race, I am proud to make this announcement today because I want to see Barack Obama’s positive movement for change continue to transform the Democratic Party and this country.”



By Ben Smith 01:33 PM

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[livetohike]

1. Here they come!

Were they waiting for the Guam results? :-)

[Pirate Smile]

2. So far today - Obama +3, Clinton +1.

Latest tally: Obama 3, Clinton 1

–Obama nabs former South Carolina Education Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum and former Maryland Gov. Parris Glendening after those state elects them as their add ons.
–New Mexico State Party Chair and superdelegate Brian S. Colón endorses Obama.

–Clinton gets Maryland’s former Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend from the add-on election.

http://thepage.time.com/2008/05/03/saturdays-super-battle/

[FrenchieCat]

6. Didn't Kathlee Kennedy Townsend endorse Hillary, like a year ago?

:wtf:

[powergirl]

9. She did, but now she is an "official" superdelegate

b/c her state voted for some convention delegates, etc. etc. etc. yawn

Anyway, Obama is kicking asss!

[quantass]

14. .

[Pirate Smile]

10. Yes. I don't quite get that one. Was she not officially a superdelegate until today? I guess so.

[Cha]

17. I can't believe Kathleen Kennedy Townsend didn't

change her mind about hilary..'cause she was asking her to not be so "negative" freakin' months ago.

[WA98296]

3. Great news!

[Hepburn]

4. Woot! K&R n/t

[liberaldem4ever]

5. That is awesome! K & R!!

:bounce: :kick:

[writes3000]

7. "His message of change is resonating across all ages, races and economic backgrounds in New Mexico."

"On and on, on the beat goes. On and on, on the beat goes."

Doing my superdelegate dance.

[powergirl]

11. More Judases from New Mexico

What's going on over there? All this hope and enthusiasm! :sarcasm:

[meow mix]

8. K&R

:woohoo:

[TexasLady]

12. Kickin and Rec'in

:applause:

[CakeGrrl]

13. More proof that HRC's negative tactics may win short-term votes

in the primaries, but the votes she needs from the SDs are being lost because they see the big picture and aren't susceptible to the media Pastorbation.

The gas tax pandering has cost her a few SD votes and endorsements too.

Keep it up, Hillary!

[Bigleaf]

15. Awesome news!

[Cha]

16. Superb!~ I just home from work

here in New York where my co-worker and a bunch of people were talking about the gas tax and he said, "if it's not shots and beer it's gas tax pandering".. I was surprised 'cause he only watches tv for the news so he got that hilary was panering with her whiskey shots on tv.

He added, "she makes sick". And, this guy is always willing to give someone the benefit of the doubt..I said.."finally, we're on the same page!" He said, "yeah".

[my3boyz]

18. Wooohoooooooooo....I still wish

the voters could decide instead of super delegates but since those are the rules, keep them rolling in...........

[powergirl]

19. Another SD for Obama - Former Maryland Gov. Parris Glendening

–Obama nabs former South Carolina Education Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum and former Maryland Gov. Parris Glendening after those states elect them as their add ons.


http://thepage.time.com/

If someone could post this, it would be appreciated. I'm all out right now!