Does Rep. Foster become a superdelegate?

[dansolo]

Since he takes office immediately, does he get to become a superdelegate?

[MaineDem]

1. Yes. n/t

[IndianaGreen]

2. Yes, he is a superdelegate as soon as he takes office

and he ain't supporting the Monster McClinton.

[Pirate Smile]

3. Yep - a superdelegate for Obama.

[Thurston Howell III]

4. He should. I'll try to find something.

[sniffa]

5. Despite what others are saying, no he does not as far as I know

The SDs were selected long ago, so unless he was one to begin with...

Is Nikki Tsongas a SD? I don't think she is either. :shrug:

[Adelante]

7. I've read that he is a superdelegate for Obama

Perhaps he had previous standing, a DNC member or something.

[grantcart]

8. as a member of congress he is added automatically

http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/01/superdelegate-list.html

[MaineDem]

10. Yes she is. n/t

[sniffa]

12. Color me informed

I had no idea on either Rep. Thank you all. :hi:

[MaineDem]

13. The things we learn here, eh?

:)

[sniffa]

14. Weird

I can't find her name on the list. :shrug:

[MaineDem]

15. I found this

Washington, D.C.: Rep. Tsongas will wait to make endorsement

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, a Lowell Democrat, said she will wait until after the June contests to endorse a presidential candidate.

As a superdelegate, Tsongas will have a vote at the Democratic nominating convention in August.

Still neutral in the marathon to find a Democratic nominee, Tsongas welcomed Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama's extended combat, saying it ensures that each state's nominating contest gains importance. That energizes voters and sharpens the debate between the candidates, putting an emphasis on critical issues such as health care, the economy and the Iraq War, she said.

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/headlines/ci_8485720

[MadBadger]

It was reported on CNN last night that he is one.

[grantcart]

6. Yes and with his election the number to win changed also

It moved from 2024 to 2024.5

Foster endorsed Obama in his victory speech making Obama's magic number 451.5

[tekisui]

9. Yes--With link--for Obama!

http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/01/superdelegate-list.html

Scroll to bottom, has daily updates. Bill Foster, added SD, for Obama.

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

11. Yes, as a member of congress, he is automatically a superdelegate