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More “Supers” Switching
Published by Pamela Gentry on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 12:58 pm.
By Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Producer
April 17, 2008 –While the Democratic candidates debated in Philly, there were signs in Washington that more super-delegates had ended their debate over which candidate to back. Two North Carolina lawmakers are giving Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) their key endorsement.
Rep. David Price, (D-N.C.) and Rep. Mel Watt, (D-N.C.), both super-delegates had been supporters of former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards, announced Wednesday they are now throwing their support behind the Illinois senator.
Could this be a sign?
“Like a lot of former Edwards’s supporters, I’m supporting Barack Obama because he will bring this country the kind of change I want to see,” Price said in a statement.
Last night at the Radio and Television Correspondents Dinner, I noted Black lawmakers in both camps chatting about the race, but tones were hushed. Watt and California Rep. Maxine Waters (D) a Clinton supporter talked briefly, but with reporters within earshot, avoided any mention of his recent endorsement.
As more of Edwards supporters move toward the Obama camp it increases the speculation of who Edwards will likely endorse. The entire North Carolina congressional delegation had endorsed Edwards, with the recent switch of Price and Watt, only two lawmakers remain uncommitted. The states other Black lawmaker Rep. G.K. Butterfiled has already endorsed Obama.
Watt, who was skeptical of Obama entering the presidential race early on said, “I’d have to say I’m surprised — and pleasantly surprised — that Barack’s campaign has continued to build momentum.”
Obama also picked up the endorsement of the newest member of congress, Rep. Andre Carson (D-Ind.). Carson is the grandson of the late Rep. Julia Carson, who died from cancer earlier this year. Carson ran and won in the special election held in April, and is now campaigning for the primary election being held May 6. If he wins the primary he’ll face his Republican challenger on the ballot in November.
With these recent endorsements, Obama now has an estimated 231 super delegates to Clinton’s 260 according to Bloomberg News.
We as Americans needs a “positive” change and I feel Senator Obama is the one to give all Americans the positive change we need. He represent all Americans and I am so proud.
Bob Johnson is crazy. What stake does he have in this race. If it wasn’t for Bill were would Hilary be? If it wasn’t for the intial support of the black community he wouldn’t have a voice. continue to follow the slave codes Bobby
obama brings clarity to politics. a no-nonsense candidate. in the debate last nite he tolerated almost forgivingly the panel that seemed to get their trivial, childish and redundant questions from shallow, rambeling and dishonest hillary. i know he was embarrased to be in the company of such fools and their foolery.
I am glad that a black man is standing for what is right. I am so proud of him.
I am pleased to see such informed commentary from the previous comments. i am disheartened by some of the coverage that is being given by the media. I read an article the other night in Huffington that was written by someone at the fundraiser Barack “supposedly” made his bitter statement about Pennsylvanians. please do your best to stay fully informed and do your best to keep those around you informed as well. politics are way to important to only listen to snippets. there is way more to this than a piece of the message. please read Huffington. look for the story and send it to as many as you know will read it.
Yes,I am so happy about Barack Obama. This is going to go down in history as the “Awakening of America”. Barack has the love and support of All of America, not just Black folks. We are not stupid enough to vote for someone because of the color of his skin. He has the ability and the vision to lead this country and the world into a brighter future. Hillary is so confused and lost, she doesnt know which way to turn. She should step aside so the Democrats can heal their self inflicted wounds and go after John McCain. That is where the real fight is going to be. Its going to be ugly. But I truly believe Barack will be the victor. I am praying for his strength because the wicked will be after him. God Bless.
The world will set afire –Nov 9,2008
all in all blesseth
oh… i love this man called obama. he just inspires me so much. i wish him well in the primaries and hope he wins. the world needs such a leader at this particular moment in time.
All i got to say you all need to stop just looking cause the man has a dark color America is in trouble and we need someone who we think can lead us and i just don’t think its obama i really haven’t heard anything that he want to do but just talk about change but he never say what he want to change our cost of living is high as hell and the only thing you all can talk about is he need to win cause he is black well i’m black and i’m proud to be black and if he can run cause he is black then i think i should run and talk about nothing like he is doing so i just ask everyone to please listen what the man have to say and see does it make sence to you I am afraid of his name thats why i really don’t trust him to you all have a great day and please vote and vote right
Proud American
I’m black but this is not the issue. The issue is who can get the job done and in a positive way. Obama, that’s who. The man has shown integrity and has stood for what is right. I’m sick and tired of the dirty politics the Clintons are waging. No one should have to go through this to win public office. Hillary is living off her husband’s fame and without that, she has nothing.
I like Hillary because she is a women and she knows what she wants on the the hand Obama is a well can’t say he is an Africa America i don’t know what he is but all i know i can’t trust him i want you all to just look at this what Africa America will name there child Barack Hussein Obama i can tell you no one and its sad that bet is going for him cause he is black come on when Bill was in office Hillary ran things then so i would rather have someone in there who has been there before and know how to control things and know how to handle things when it gets tough but how about obama what would he do when it gets tough what is he going to do what smoke or drink his problems away lol come on yall Barack is not an american i’m sorry to tell you all that he is with those Iraq people cant you all see that or is it because his skin is darker and you all just want a black person in there well i know one something if he win we all going to be screwed there will be no more LAND OF THE FREE we will be told what to do just like IRAQ and thats all i got to say about that
Sean, what the H**L are you talking about?
I glad that a woman of our own pear is running for what is right and i’m so proud of her and wish her the best on her campaign.
I NOW YOU WILL WIN BEACSE ILOVE YOU …………………. P.S HILLERY IS A LOSE
MAYBE OBAMA/EDWARDS IS IN THE MAKING! VERY POSSIBLE, CHANGE IS IN THE WIND DON’T BE AFRAID!
Why has Gore not endorse anyone yet? He endorse Howard Dean when he was running for president in the primaries. If he believes Hillary was ready on day one,being there with her in the white house those eight years. Why has he not came out and said so? Maybe he knows differently. Remember he came out and endorse Howard Dean, when he was running against John Kerry. Please somebody answer my question.
To: Sean 4/18/08
It is said, that one could be thought a fool
until they Open Their Mouth and remove All doubt!
You are Sad…
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