Official: John Lewis has moved his endorsement to Obama

[Yael]

Hoping to put an end to a month of confusion and dismay, Rep. John Lewis on Wednesday said he's switching his support from Sen. Hillary Clinton to Sen. Barack Obama in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Lewis cited the overwhelming preference for Obama in his district as a reason for his change of heart, but he also talked about Obama's campaign as transformational for the nation.

"Something's happening in America, something some of us did not see coming," Lewis said. "Barack Obama has tapped into something that is extraordinary.

http://www.barackobama.com/2008/02/27/lewis_says_hes_endorsing_obama.php

[liberalnurse]

1. Congressman Lewis will come to his senses

by Mid March. I understand his hope.

[rosetta627]

2. Good for him

His support should reflect the wishes of his constituents.

[Purveyor]

3. His switch received some decent network tv news coverage tonight.

I know that CBS and NBC both carried the story at the top of their evening news broadcasts. Not sure what ABC did...

[Toallwhoshallsee]

4. Jumping ship

I listened to him on the local radio this afternoon, he said that he called her today but she was unavailable and would inform her when she returned his call back. I don’t think I would hold my breath if I was him.

[Yael]

5. Wouldn't take a call from a potential jumping SD?

Okay -- thats some handwriting on the wall right there.