Superdelegates

June 4, 2008 - Barack Obama has claimed the Democratic nomination for President following a split decision in the final primary elections in Montana and South Dakota and a virtual landslide of support from uncommitted superdelegates who had been waiting until the end of the primary season to declare their support.

Presumptive Democratic nominee for President Barack Obama: Photo courtesy Barack Obama campaign    » read more »

June 4, 2008 -- A win in the Montana primary election coupled with an outpouring of public endorsements from uncommitted superdelegates has sealed Barack Obama's nomination as Democratic candidate for President. About 40 superdelegates, many of whom were waiting until the end of the primary season to publicly declare their support, moved firmly into Barack Obama's camp yesterday, helping to propel Obama to the rank of presumptive Democratic nominee.    » read more »

June 3, 2008 -- The Barack Obama campaign has announced numerous new superdelegate endorsements over the past two days, including superdelegates from Washington, Connecticut, Virginia, Maine, and two from Michigan. According to the Obama campaign, Barack Obama is now 41.5 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Barack Obama campaigns in South Dakota: Photo courtesy Barack Obama campaign

The final votes of the Democratic primary season will take place today in South Dakota and Montana, with primary results expected this evening.

Virginia superdelegate Democratic National Committee Member Jerome Wiley Segovia endorsed Barack Obama. His statement:    » read more »

Chicago, IL -- May 29, 2008 -- Today, Oregon superdelegate Wayne Kinney endorsed Barack Obama: http://www.blueoregon.com/2008/05/another-superde.html

Kinney is the 321.5th superdelegate to endorse Obama, who is 45 delegates away from capturing the democratic nomination.

Source: Barack Obama campaign

May 28, 2008 -- Chicago, IL – Guam Senator and Democrat National Committeeman Ben C. Pangelinan endorsed Barack Obama today:

Pangelinan is the 320.5th superdelegate to endorse Obama, who is now 46 delegates away from capturing the Democratic nomination.

F-15E Strike Eagles and B-2 Spirit bomber over Guam air base: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Cecilio Ricardo

"I am honored to cast this most crucial and valuable vote to determine the next President of the United States. It is because of the nature of this vote, that I have taken such deliberate and measured consideration before making my decision" stated the Senator and former Speaker of the Guam Legislature.    » read more »

Colorado Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak cites Obama's electability in the West

May 28, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Today, Colorado Democratic Party Chair and superdelegate Pat Waak announced her support for Barack Obama, citing his electability and strong support in Colorado.

Barack Obama speaking in Colorado: Photo by Michael Fajardo (CC)

Waak said: "Today I am proud to announce my endorsement of Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.

I have maintained my neutrality throughout Colorado's selection process but feel compelled today to announce my support for several important reasons:    » read more »

May 27, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Today, superdelegate and Wyoming Democratic Party Vice Chair Nancy Drummond endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his advocacy for veterans.

Drummond is the 318.5th superdelegate to endorse Obama, who is now 48 delegates away from capturing the Democratic nomination.

Barack Obama speaking in Wyoming: Photo by Raj Patel (CC)    » read more »

May 27, 2008 -- The Barack Obama campaign announced last night that three additional superdelegates from the state of Hawaii have announced their support for Barack Obama for President.

The following blog entry was posted yesterday on the Obama campaign website:

Barack Obama at Veterans Memorial Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico: Photo by Barack Obama campaign (CC)    » read more »

May 23, 2008 -- Chicago, IL – Today, Oregon superdelegate Jenny Greenleaf endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his ability to move the country forward.

Greenleaf is the 311.5th superdelegate to endorse Obama, who is 56 delegates away from capturing the democratic nomination.

Barack Obama speaking in Salem, Oregon: Photo by Guthrie Straw (CC)    » read more »

Cardoza previously supported Hillary Clinton

May 23, 2008 -- Chicago, IL – Today, United States Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) and United States Congressman Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) endorsed Barack Obama for president. Congressman Cardoza previously supported Senator Hillary Clinton.

Barack Obama: Photo by Barack Obama campaign

These endorsements mean that Senator Obama has been endorsed by 310.5 superdelegates. Obama is 59 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.    » read more »

5/24/2008 -- The Hillary Clinton campaign announced the support of Georgia automatic delegate Verna Cleveland today following her election as one of two unpledged add-on delegates at a meeting of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

"More than 17 million Americans have voted for Hillary Clinton in this primary election season and I am proud to continue to support Hillary with my delegate vote at the national convention in August in Denver," Cleveland said.

Source: Hillary Clinton campaign

May 21, 2008 -- Chicago, IL – Today, Mississippi Democratic Party Chair, Superdelegate and former United States Congressman Wayne Dowdy endorsed Barack Obama.

Dowdy is the 308.5th superdelegate to endorse Obama. Obama is now 61 delegates away from securing the nomination, and has won a majority of the pledged delegates.

Barack Obama: Photo courtesy Barack Obama campaign    » read more »

5/21/2008 -- Ohio automatic delegate Craig Bashein of Hunting Valley announced his support for Hillary Clinton today. The Ohio Democratic Committee elected him one of its automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention on May 10.

"Hillary brings a wealth of proven experience in both domestic and foreign policy that provides a great sense of confidence and security in our future," Bashein said. "She has the strength and determination to beat John McCain this Fall."

Source: Hillary Clinton campaign

May 20, 2008 -- Chicago, IL – Guam Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo endorsed Barack Obama today, saying she believes he is the right candidate to move our nation forward.

"Today I have pledged my support as a superdelegate to Senator Barack Obama. Senator Obama offers us the leadership needed to address the challenges Guam and our nation will face in the coming years.

Barack Obama at a Montana rally: Photo by Barack Obama campaign (CC)    » read more »

May 19, 2008 -- Topeka, KS - Kansas Democratic Party Chair Larry Gates announced his endorsement for Senator Barack Obama for president this afternoon, citing his proven ability to win in red states and his positive campaign for change.

Barack Obama has been endorsed by 302.5 superdelegates. He is 111 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Barack Obama: Photo by selena marie (CC)    » read more »