Two TX Supers for Obama: Boyd & Betty Richie

[Kittycat]

Sourced through BurntOrange & Kos
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/29/22410/8695

According to sources in both presidential campaigns, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Boyd Richie and his wife and DNC member Betty Richie will announce their public support for Barack Obama.

Both are Democratic superdelegates, though as chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Boyd Richie's superdelegate vote is dependent upon his re-election at the Texas State Democratic Convention June 6-7. Barack Obama's delegates are expected to control the Texas convention by a margin of at least 10% points.

Boyd's statement:

"Today, I am proud to announce my support for Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States. I believe Senator Obama is the candidate who can best provide the leadership and change Texans desire. Too many Texas families find themselves unable to make ends meet, much less save and invest in the future, due to Republican policies that burden the middle class and divide Americans. Senator Obama has the skill and ability to unite Americans from all walks of life and put our country back on the right track."

"I am also grateful for Senator Obama's commitment to help build the Texas Democratic Party. Senator Obama and his campaign understand something that Texans have known for at least a couple of years - that when Democratic candidates invest the time and resources necessary, Texas Democrats have the numbers to compete and win across every region of our great state. We made progress in 2006, and in 2008, the Texas Democratic Party is more energized, better organized, and we are poised to make significant gains this fall."

"This was a difficult decision to make, because I have great respect for Senator Clinton and her Texas supporters. I sincerely appreciate how hard she worked in Texas to deliver a message that resonated with so many voters, and I commend her campaign and the important role she played in the historic participation our Party is experiencing this year. As always, the Texas Democratic Party will conduct party business with absolute fairness and respect for every Democrat, without regard to whom one supports in the primary or convention, and I am confident Texas Democrats will unite and work together side by side to win this November."

[bigdarryl]

1. BUT BUT !!!!! he's got a pastor problem. This is a problem according to FAIR AND BALANCE

[thewiseguy]

6. Enough of the pastor sarcasm.

[Erin Elizabeth]

2. YAY!

Great news.

[grannylib]

3. So will Senator Clinton, if the media EVER decide to report on

The Fellowship and expose that little Reich Wing Nut cabal. Rather surprised we haven't heard so much as a peep about that, not even from KO, unless I've missed something (which has been known to happen; I'm old.) :-)

[AllentownJake]

4. 41

[Honeycombe8]

5. Woooooo Hooooo! What a coup! I didn't expect this at all! Great news. nt

[sakabatou]

7. Cool

Can someone update me on the standings?

[williesgirl]

8. Glad to be 5th rec!

[Kittycat]

10. Thank you :)

[AtomicKitten]

9. Sweet.

K&R

[Kittycat]

11. I wonder if we can get 41 recs for this.

[Politics_Guy25]

12. Sweet!!-n/t

[slinkerwink]

13. to be announced tomorrow. Go Texas!

[ampad]

14. Kick

Cannot let this good news be lost amongst all the Hill supporters faux outrage over yet another pastergate.

[grantcart]

15. just got home what a wonderful post thank you

[tammywammy]

16. k&r

:)

[Douglas Carpenter]

17. k&r very interesting!

[Ichingcarpenter]

18. 41 kicks and nominated.........n/t

[Kittycat]

19. bump