Hear That? The March of the Superdelegates has Begun: Oklahoma Gov. To Obama.

[tekisui]

Gov. Brad Henry, who said earlier he would not endorse a Democratic presidential candidate until this summer's national convention, announced this morning he is supporting Barack Obama.

The endorsement means Obama, a U.S. senator from Illinois who finished second in Oklahoma's presidential primary earlier this year, picked up one more superdelegate.

"Senator Obama is uniquely positioned to unite our nation and move beyond the divisiveness and partisan skirmishes that too often characterize politics as usual in Washington,” said Henry, who is in the middle of his second term.

"Senator Obama and his positive message reflect the best of America,” Henry said.

The Democratic governor, in a statement released by Obama's campaign, pledged to Obama his support as a superdelegate at the convention.

Obama said: "I am proud to have Governor Henry's support today as we continue to build our grassroots movement for change. ...We're fortunate to have Governor Henry's backing, and I look forward to working with him in the months ahead to bring about real change not just for Oklahomans, but all Americans.”

more at link: http://newsok.com/article/3233776/1208941411


Best thing about Gov. Henry's endorsement it he appears to have moved earlier than he originally indicated. Dean has told the Supers to move, and here they come! Obama-232, Hillary-255

[NJmaverick]

1. It's time for the SDs to save the party by cutting out the cancer

That the Clinton's have become

[polpilot]

20. Hill needs to be writing that concession speech.

[ps1074]

33. Bravo

:applause:

[thoughtcrime1984]

2. Time to act SD's, and thank you Governor Henry!

Time to rally around the soon to be presumptive nominee!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

3. Excellent news!

[Avalux]

4. Good. Let's hope there's lots more today. This thing needs to end.

The longer it goes on the more delusional Clinton becomes. She's on CNN right now spewing garbage and it's making me nauseous.

[Captain Hilts]

5. It's okay when the House of Lords votes for Obama? There should be a formula ...

that each state has to dictate how their "super" delegates vote. Individual discretion is like letting a House of Lords write legislation.

[tekisui]

10. That's the current set-up.

The Superdelegates get to chose whomever for the reason of their choice.

[cali]

16. Snap out of it.

the rules are what they are, and SDs don't like what they see when they look at Madame Obliterate. She's screwed and she did it to herself.

[Adelante]

23. What is with this primary season?

That people think the rules change as we go along?

[PVnRT]

41. How about when they vote for Clinton?

No, wiat, then they're being the reasonable grownups saving the party from all the damn stupid kids.

[AzDar]

6. The first of many (for Obama) , I presume.

Time to put this shit to bed.

[SunsetDreams]

7. WOOOHOOOO Thank you Gov. Brad Henry from my state!

[lisa58]

8. I always liked Oklahoma

[Usrename]

9. This isn't the right way to end this. She should step aside. Now.

It's the only way that her supporters won't feel betrayed by their own party. She has to end this, not the superdelegates.

[tekisui]

12. She won't, though.

Shuster reported yesterday that the SuperD's are going to flood her with polite requests to step aside before they move to Obama publicly.

If she denies 80 or so of those calls, he's clinched it. SHe can still fly around the country, taking shots at the Democratic Nominee, but at her expense.

[caseycoon]

11. I hope they all keep going in this direction! n/t

[1776Forever]

13. SD wake up - After HRC's Iraq Vote, her Kyle-Lieberman vote & backing from Corporate Pac's - GObama!

How can anyone support HRC's campaign - it has been proven that she lies and voted for WAR! I am amazed at how naive and sheep like her supporters are! Using the facade of voting for a woman! And one that is married to one of the BIGGEST lobbyist for Dubai and Saudi Arabia too!! We need to get this over with NOW!
:headbang: GObama! :headbang:

[TexasLady]

14. KandR

:bounce:

[cali]

15. Great endorsement for Obama

and likely the leading edge of a slew more. Hillary supporters who think Hilly changed things by winning PA by slightly under 9 are about to get a harsh lesson.

[City Lights]

17. Great news! Especially since he's from OK!

:-)

[tekisui]

18. Hillary Netted 10 delegates in PA. Obama gained 1 this morning.

[cali]

19. and I wouldn't be surprised to see him gain more SDs

in the next few days. she just didn't win by enough yesterday. Obama supporters should breath a sigh of relief. She really is on her way out the door.

[SunsetDreams]

21. yep, she needed to win in the high double digits, and she failed

[FunkyLeprechaun]

22. What I hear is the the beginning of the final nail in her coffin

It's just mathematically impossible for her to overcome Obama's lead. I hope the SDs realise this and go towards Obama.

EDIT: Spelling mistake at the "beginning" of my title!

[tekisui]

24. The SD's do. Many of them are going to have to be re-elected

this Fall. They want to share the resources and ticket with the Nominee, not the runner-up. They also want HIllary to have the decency to make an exit without them having to jump in. But, IMO, they will.

This week's SD's should erase the 10 delegate bump Hillary got in PA.

[FunkyLeprechaun]

26. Touch wood, cross fingers, rub rabbit foot n/t

[Adelante]

25. Moving on, yes!

Thank you, tekisui :thumbsup:

[panAmerican]

27. Thank you, Gov. Henry!

:bounce:

And our quest marches on!

[SunsetDreams]

35. yes it does :) Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[panAmerican]

48. Thank you, kindly!

Although I've lurked silently here for a few years...

[tekisui]

28. Obama Shifting Focus From Clinton to McCain

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Senator Barack Obama opened the next phase of his presidential campaign here Tuesday evening, seeking to turn his focus away from Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and persuade party leaders that time is running out for Democrats to start defining their Republican opponent.

A series of endorsements are scheduled to be announced in the coming days, including superdelegates who intend to pledge their support for Mr. Obama. And more campaign workers in the Chicago headquarters will be dedicated to taking on Senator John McCain of Arizona, the presumptive Republican nominee.

Mr. Obama only mentioned Mrs. Clinton by name once in his remarks at a rally here late Tuesday night, when he congratulated her on winning the Pennsylvania primary. He referred to Mr. McCain seven times, a pointed reminder to Democrats of the challenge that lies ahead.

“There is a sense of urgency about the time we’re losing and a sense of urgency that we not savage each other to the benefit of Senator McCain,” said David Axelrod, the chief strategist for Mr. Obama. “Ultimately, what this is about is the race in November.”

link: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/23/us/politics/23obama.html?ref=us

Obama has started the General Election. Goodbye, Hillary.

[Major Hogwash]

29. But, but, but this will cut down Hillary's big win from Pennsylvania!!

:rofl:

[SunsetDreams]

30. ha ha ha Big win!

uh huh...she lost support to Barack 20 -25% down to 8.5%

Yeah BIG HUGE WIN!

Only in Hillary Spin World!

:rofl:

[Coexist]

31. yeah, he just cut it by 10%

[SunsetDreams]

32. actually according to the PA election website, the correct result is 8.5%

[Coexist]

36. they are off by 20,000 in Lancaster County

the county results take that away from Obama, so I am going with the 9.3, but who knows which one is right.

Either way, with one SD announcing, he just cut her lead from last night by over 10%

[SunsetDreams]

38. yup :)

[Scurrilous]

34. K & R

:thumbsup:

[Window]

37. K/R.

:kick:

[ScarletSniper]

39. Yes! Baby Yes! and the March begins!

[QC]

40. Wow! Obama will definitely win Oklahoma in the fall! n/t

[tekisui]

43. It is all about the Superdelegates, now.

Obama needs about 80 more to clinch the Nomination.

[QC]

44. I could be wrong, but I hear that there is a big election in November

in which people other than Democrats get to vote. Is that true?

[tekisui]

45. Yes, anti-Clinton Rupukes will be making up nearly half the electorate

this Fall.

[arundhatiroyfan]

42. k&r

[Bigleaf]

46. Great News.

[SunsetDreams]

47. kick

[AntiFascist]

49. K&R n/t