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yes, that was Madeleine Bordallo (Guam).

and considering that clinton won byrd's state by such a big margin, it was an extremely big deal.

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Thanks for the name.

I don't want to be sappy, but it just gives me such hope when I see
old white guys like Lee Hamilton and Bill Bradley and now Senator Byrd
endorsing Barack Obama.

RK77

Nothing sappy about it to me AT ALL!

Sappy= I couldn't help crying when I heard about Teddy Kennedy today.

We have seen so much of what is negative about our nation in these past 8 years that there are some people and things (like these endorsements) that are like flowers in a desert.

Seeing the strength of the convictions of those who lead us (like Bryd going against his states vote) gives me renewed enthusiasm about our nation! And faith in our future!

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Rep. Joe Courtney - connecticut

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Mississippi Democratic Party chairman Wayne Dowdy

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Rep. Jim Costa (CA) for Obama
Rep. Dennis Cardoza (CA) from Clinton to Obama

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I wonder if Arianna Huffington's challenge to the superdelegates will have any impact before June 3. There are at least 4,000 "Commentors" at HuffPo who are on the same page that you and
I are on.

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plus he got two more of edwards' pledged delegates!

that's a net of 5 delegates (+1 because of the clinton defector) today.

Congressman Cardoza said, "This is the most important election of my lifetime. While I continue to greatly respect and admire Senator Clinton and feel she has made history with her campaign, I believe that Senator Obama will inevitably be our party’s nominee for President. He has proven himself to be a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and inspirational leader and will take America in a new direction, which we desperately need.

"The Bush Administration has been a huge disappointment. Mr. McCain, while certainly an American hero, represents more of the same failed Bush policies.

"I am deeply concerned about the contentious primary campaign and controversy surrounding the seating of delegates from Florida and Michigan – two states Democrats need to win in November. I will not support changing the rules in the fourth quarter of this contest through some convoluted DNC rules committee process.Yet, we must find a resolution to seat the Michigan and Florida delegates so these states’ voters are represented at the Convention. I believe we need to avoid this potentially divisive situation by uniting behind one nominee and bringing the party together immediately. Therefore, I have made the decision to support Senator Obama at the Democratic Convention in my role as a super delegate."

Congressman Costa said, "It’s been a long presidential primary season, and now is time to bring it to a close. I have tremendous respect for Senator Barack Obama, Senator Hillary Clinton, and all the candidates who ran for the nomination. In my opinion, it is clear that Senator Obama will be the strongest presidential nominee for the Democratic Party.

"I did not come to this decision without careful consideration. Our nation is faced with serious challenges here at home and abroad. Because the next Administration and 111th Congress will face such difficult and divisive issues involving our energy needs, greater fiscal responsibility and international security, it is imperative that we have someone who truly has the skill to bring out nation together and close the partisan divide. I believe Senator Obama has the leadership skills to bridge the differences that exist today.

"In my conversations with Senator Obama, I explained to him that our San Joaquin Valley is the number one agricultural region in the country and in the world. Before the election in November, he needs to come to our Valley and understand the water challenges we face, the diversity of our farm crops, and the combination of the wonderful ethnic communities that make up Valley families, which is truly a reflection of our nation."

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DNC Jenny Greenleaf (OR) for Obama

"The voters of Oregon have spoken, and I have listened.

I will be supporting Senator Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in August. Senator Obama has the vision and leadership ability to move this country forward and to undo the damage done by the Bush administration. I am proud to support him in this endeavor and will do whatever I can to make sure Oregon's electoral votes are Democratic this fall."


that's THREE supers today (4 delegate gain counting the clinton defector)

plus:

And if all of that wasn't enough for you, Obama could pick up as many as 7 superdelegates this weekend.

There are 7 new superdelegates being named this weekend, all in states that Obama won: Alaska (1), Georgia (2), Wyoming (1) and Hawaii (3). Obama has a good chance to pick up all 7.

Saturday, May 24, Alaska names its add-on, Georgia names two add-ons and Wyoming names one add-on. Obama won all three states.

Sunday's schedule below.
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Sunday. May 25, Hawaii Democrats hold their State Convention, followed by a meeting of the State Central Committee, and name their add-on, and also select a new state party chair and vice-chair, both of which immediately become superdelegates. Obama won the Hawaii Caucuses. Candidates for the Chair position are Annelle Amaral and Brian Schatz. Schatz is a former member of Obama's campaign in Hawaii, and has been endorsed by Obama. Amaral is a Clinton supporter but has committed to voting for Obama at the convention. In addition, Obama has endorsed James Burns, former chief judge of the state Intermediate Court of Appeals, for the add-on position.

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Stephen Leeds (GA)# for Obama
W. Patrick Goggles (WY)# for Obama

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