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You can read the full interview with Weahkee in which she explains how she decided to endorse Barack. Laurie Weahkee is the 270th superdelegate to endorse Barack Obama. Obama is 161 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination. Today, Wilber Lee Jeffcoat, the Democratic Party Vice Chair in South Carolina and Democratic superdelegate endorsed Barack Obama. In endorsing Barack, Jeffcoat explained: Barack Obama inspired thousands of new voters in my state of South Carolina to get involved in our democratic process and I am proud to announce my endorsement today. With Barack Obama as our nominee, we can bring more and more new voters out to become involved and have their voices heard. Obama has worked his whole life to unite people from all backgrounds and walks of life for change, he has done that in this campaign and he will continue to do that as President. I am excited to join his campaign today. Jeffcoat is the 269h superdelegate to endorse Barack Obama. Obama is 162 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination. Barack is campaigning in Oregon today, and this morning he held an economic discussion with workers in Beaverton. During his speech, Barack outlined some of the important policy differences between himself and John McCain.
Here is the full text of Senator Obama's remarks, as prepared for delivery:
You can read Barack's economic plan here, and you can download a copy of the Blueprint for Change: Tomorrow is the official kickoff of Vote for Change, an unprecedented 50-state voter registration and mobilization drive. In over 100 cities across America, from Anchorage, Alaska to Miami, Florida, grassroots supporters will hit the streets to register voters. With events planned in every single state, no matter where you live, you can find an event near you. As Democratic Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas explained,"This could change the face of American politics for decades to come." Our efforts across the country have already yielded incredible results. According to a recent Associated Press survey, over 3.5 million people registered to vote in the first three months of 2008. Now we're expanding our approach to every single state, as part of a sustained, six-month effort that could reshape the electoral map. Most events will begin in the late morning or early afternoon, and will run approximately four hours. No prior experience is necessary, and materials and training will be provided at each location. Chicago, IL – Today, California DNC Member and superdelegate Ed Espinoza endorsed Barack Obama, citing his judgment, character, and ability to unite our country for change. Espinoza is the 268th superdelegate to endorse Barack Obama. Obama is 163 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination. Espinoza said, “I am endorsing Barack Obama today because throughout this process I have seen him show a judgment and character that we need in our next president. From day one he opposed the Iraq war and has a plan to end the war in a responsible way and bring our sons and daughters home. He has shown he has the character to lead our great nation, from his choice to spend his career serving people in the poorest communities in Chicago to his commitment to speaking truth to the American people, even when it isn’t politically convenient to do so. To unify the country at this time in our history we need a president who has these qualities, and that is why I am proud to endorse him today. My good friend Bill Richardson, who backed Obama some weeks ago, knows what it takes to lead and I trust his judgment in this decision as well. I look forward to working with this great movement to bring victory in November.” We just launched a new constituency site, Americans with Disabilities for Obama. Check out the inaugural blog post from Seth H. from New Jersey...
The AP reports that the American Federation of Government Employees and its President, John Gage, have endorsed Barack Obama. With Gage's superdelegate support, Obama now needs only 162 delegates to secure the nomination...
Click here for our detailed Results Center and do you part to build the movement by making calls to the upcoming states, signing up for a local Vote for Change event this Saturday, or making a small contribution to the campaign. This movement is yours. From the Washington Post:
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The AP reports that two more superdelegates are throwing their support behind Senator Obama, bringing the total number of delegates Obama needs for the nomination down to 165...
Click here for the delegate breakdown at our Results Center and if you can, please make a donation to help further build the momentum. Remember, the Vote For Change registration drive kicks off this Saturday in all 50 states. There's still time to sign up for an event near you. This is your Thursday Night Open Thread . . . One of the advantages of this long primary has been the opportunity it's provided to speak with and listen to so many people, in large rallies and small town halls, all across America. While campaigning in Indiana last week, Barack spent over half an hour answering questions from the people of Kokomo, addressing the issues that affect all of us. Here's the video of the full question and answer session: You can watch more videos and highlights from the campaign trail at YouTube.com/BarackObama. The AP reports that Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) has endorsed Barack Obama for President. Senator Obama now needs just 167 delegates to secure the nomination...
Let's keep building the momentum... Sign up to participate in our 50-state voter registration drive on Saturday, and if you can, make a donation to help grow the movement! Obama discusses what Israel means to him on the Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer... Here's Obama's statement on Israel's 60th Independence Day...
Chicago, IL – Today, United States Congressman Brad Miller (D-NC) endorsed Barack Obama, citing his commitment to fighting for policies that honor America’s working families and his leadership taking on the subprime mortgage crisis. Miller is a superdelegate from North Carolina. His endorsement brings the total number of superdelegates to endorse Obama to 263. Senator Obama is 168 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination. Congressman Miller said, “Senator Obama understands that he has the chance not just to win the election this year, but to be a great president. Americans know that Republican policies have failed because their ideas are wrong. Americans know that our government has not acted, to use Franklin Roosevelt’s words, as trustees for the whole people, but have taken the side of powerful economic interests on every issue. Americans want a fundamental change in course. Senator Obama has seized that opportunity. “If Senator Obama and Democratic candidates up and down the ticket win this year and then deliver next year, we can build a consensus that will last a generation. “I look forward to serving on a unified Democratic ticket with Senator Obama. He has shown great vision, strength and resilience during a very tough campaign against a worthy opponent.” Senator Obama said, “We are grateful today for Congressman Brad Miller’s support. In this time of economic turmoil, Congressman Miller has shown real leadership in fighting to crack down on predatory lenders and provide relief for struggling homeowners. Our campaign was fortunate to have record numbers of voters turn out to support our movement for change this week in North Carolina, and I’m proud to have Congressman Miller’s support as we continue this fight to bring about real change for families across the country.” WASHINGTON, DC -- After Barack Obama's big victory in North Carolina and close finish in Indiana left no doubt that he is on the path to securing the Democratic nomination, Students for Barack Obama today called on the superdelegates who represent young voters to certify the youth vote by publically committing to support Obama at the convention. "Barack Obama has inspired students and young voters across the country to mobilize in historic numbers behind his candidacy," said Meredith Segal, National Director of Students for Barack Obama. "Barack has won the most contests, the most pledged delegates, and the most votes – his path to the nomination is clear, and his victory is imminent. He is the candidate who has empowered our generation and the one who embodies our ideals. It is time for the leaders of the College Democrats of America and the Young Democrats of America who are superdelegates to certify the will of young voters across the country by uniting behind Barack Obama. David Hardt, Crystal Strait, Awais Khaleel, and Lauren Wolfe should publically commit this week to voting for Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Denver." In contests where demographic data are available, Obama has won an average of 62% of the youth vote compared to Clinton's 34%. He won the youth vote in every contest except for Arkansas and Massachusetts, where he lost by 1%. In this week's contests, Obama won the youth vote in North Carolina by 49% and in Indiana by 22%. If you've visited our YouTube page recently, you might have noticed that we just passed 1,000 videos there -- thanks to our tireless video road crew that puts up clips after all of Barack's events. We're also going to start putting Barack's greatest hits and most significant policy speeches on iTunes so you can download the video or audio-only podcasts -- and listen to Barack when you're away from your computer.Check it out... ![]() This Saturday, Americans from all across the country will participate in our national voter registration drive, Vote for Change. With more than 100 events in all fifty states, you can find an event near you and start creating change from the bottom up. After a brief training, we’ll hit the streets to register voters. Like the Organizing Fellows program, this is a chance to live out the ideals and practices of our candidate, who passed up Wall Street to register voters after graduating from Harvard Law School. Watch this video to learn about how Obama led a voter registration drive in the early 90's that changed Illinois... Saturday's events are the beginning of a six-month voter registration drive that could reshape the electoral map. If more Americans get involved, get registered and show up to vote, we're not just going to win an election, we're going to change the country. If you're looking for an incredible summer experience and an opportunity to change this country, you should apply for the Obama Organizing Fellowship today... This is a chance to be on the frontlines of this campaign, organizing in states across the country, reaching voters on a grassroots level, and taking Obama's message of change to the American people... In other words, the chance to be a part of history. And it's a chance to live out Obama's message of organizing from the bottom up. This is what Obama's been doing his whole life -- working with ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things... There is only one week left to apply for this opportunity. Please send in applications by Thursday, May 15th at midnight eastern time. From the Associated Press:
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Breaking from ABC... ABC News has learned that David Bonior, the campaign manager for the 2008 presidential race of Sen. John Edwards, D-NC, will endorse Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, today. Stay tuned for an update on this endorsement! And if you can, make a small donation to grow this movement and help secure the nomination for Barack... |












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