*** Superdelegate Update Thread 2 ***

[RNdaSilva]

A continuation of grantcart's SD thread.

[Jersey Devil]

1. Maxine Waters switches to Obama - also add Edwards delegates

from demconwatch:

Obama Announces Support from Edwards Pledged Delegates

By Sam Graham-Felsen - Jun 3rd, 2008 at 5:12 pm EDT

CHICAGO, IL—The Obama Campaign today announced that the following delegates pledged to former Senator John Edwards have committed to vote for Senator Obama at the Democratic National Convention. With today’s announcement, every delegate pledged to Senator Edwards in Iowa (four delegates), New Hampshire (four delegates) and South Carolina (eight delegates) will be voting for Senator Obama at the National Convention. In addition, 10 of the 13 Edwards delegates from Florida will be voting for Senator Obama at the National Convention.

The updated roster adds ten delegates today to Obama’s delegate total, raising it to 2,099.5 and leaving the campaign only 18.5 delegates away from clinching the nomination at 2,118.

Full list here:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGByg3

[Tatiana]

4. Maxine is a shrewd and smart politician. n/t

[myrna minx]

67. Way to go Maxine! I love her.

:toast:

[WritingIsMyReligion]

2. MSNBC online says he's 19.5 delegates short of the nom.

This of about 5:23 PM.

:)

[WeDidIt]

3. Two more switches

Switched DNC Ben Johnson (DC) from Clinton to Obama

Switched DNC Kamil Hasan (CA) from Clinton to Obama

Hillary Clinton now requires 101% of all remaining delegates to win.

[Ichingcarpenter]

5. You have to drink a beer on every new super delegate

Plus when the Hillary campaign makes a retraction.

[WeDidIt]

9. You have to do a shot of Crown Royal when Hillary Suspends n/t

[Ichingcarpenter]

14. I haven't even started yet ... I always wait until 5:00

So I will have to go to store this afternoon since its Pacific time.

They just said 18.5 delegates now..........

I'm gonna have to buy a 12 pack.
You guys start without me.

[hogwyld]

100. As the old country song goes...

It's 5 o'clock somewhere...

[charlie and algernon]

6. aren't there 10 senators waiting for the final poll to close?

that would bring him within single digits

[RNdaSilva]

10. I do believe so...

pop the cork!

[charlie and algernon]

19. this is nuts, i wish i had internet access in my apartment

i'm sitting in the library trying not to jump up and down and scream :bounce:

[Barack_America]

7. DNC members Ben Johnson (DC) and Kamil Hasan (CA) switch from Clinton to Obama.

Plus this,

"Update: The Obama Campaign has just issued a press release with 10 additional Edwards delegates that have switched their vote to Obama. We are working with Green Papers to make an update."

From Demconwatch, who now have their number at 25.

http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/

[grantcart]

20. the switching will be the most interesting part of the story

[Jersey Devil]

8. 2.5 more

State Rep. Sharon Nordgren of New Hampshire and Michigan AFL and Democratic Party official Tina Abbott join the superdelegate surge to Obama.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0608/15_more_from_NH_and_MI.html
June 03, 2008 5:31 PM
Nathan said...

Dennis Moore Rep from Kansas and superdelegate for Obama.

http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/647792.html

[LTR]

11. I've been keeping track here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6246876

DCW has 25, with 10 more pending.

http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/

Added on a few from comments.

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=18747118&postID=7855780384544240464

My number thus far is 12 to go!

[MadBadger]

12. Does anybody have a better number than the 18.5 from the Campaign?

[WeDidIt]

13. Campaign now says 16.5

It's done.

South Dakota and Montana wioll put him over the top!

WE WON!!!!!

[SallyMander]

15. CNN says 21

Why the discrepancy?

Edit now it's 16... they're just slow. ;)

[Coexist]

17. WOOT!!!

[MadBadger]

21. Now its 16

[Avalux]

23. Faux News just said Obama has reached 2123 delegates. n/t

[WeDidIt]

36. NOW IT'S 12!!!

HE may clinch before the polls close!

[WeDidIt]

16. Hillary Clinton now needs 101% orf remaining delegates!

It's over.

[RNdaSilva]

18. 18.5

[Barack_America]

22. Florida DNC member Diane Glasser endorses Obama

Demconwatch number now at 24.5

:bounce:

[MadBadger]

24. Now its 16 according to the Campaign's Blog.

[grantcart]

25. we changed threads just in time

[Jersey Devil]

28. lol, got hit with an avalanche (nt)

[grantcart]

37. and Max(ine) Waters too lol

[MadBadger]

26. Campaign says 12.

[Tatiana]

27. all up in ur primariez, stealin ur automatic delegates n/t

[SallyMander]

29. Can someone explain how he can need 0.5 of a delegate?

:scratches head:

[bicentennial_baby]

32. FL and MI delegates count for .5

:)

[SallyMander]

46. Ohhh, duh!

I need to find that brain-switch and flip to "on"


:rofl:

Thanks all! :D

[bicentennial_baby]

47. You can borrow mine, I don't need it for the summer

:rofl:

[SallyMander]

51. LOL, OK

I will just park your brainless self at Fenway and return your brain in September. :7

[RNdaSilva]

57. And, some offshore.

[bicentennial_baby]

64. Yeah, I forgot about the Dems Abroad

Thanks! :)

[RNdaSilva]

60. They'll get full votes...shortly.

[WeDidIt]

33. Democrats Abroad

Michigan, and Florida delegates all get 1/2 of a vote.

[Hamlette]

34. Mi and FL delegates only get one half a vote each

and there is an odd number from American's abroad

[Hamlette]

30. Obama's site says 12 to go!!!! That's it!!!!! He's the winner!!!!!!!

yippie

[IndyOp]

31. Only 12.5 to go - Maxine Waters has just switched from Clinton to Obama

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGBygz

[dana_b]

40. ok, they need to stop endorsing now!!

Let the people on SD and Montana put him over the top.

[IndyOp]

54. Agreed! I hope they slam the brakes on NOW! (n/t)

[RNdaSilva]

84. Yes...put the brakes on!

[Barack_America]

35. Demconwatch officially counts Waters' switch. Now at 23.5 nt

[MadBadger]

42. C'mon, get with the times. The Campaign blog says 12 with Waters and 3 others.

[Barack_America]

48. My trust is in demconwatch.

They post the statements there so I know it's verified and we won't have any Terry-MacAuliffe moments.

[MadBadger]

53. You dont trust the Obama campaign itself?

[Barack_America]

58. I'm a cynic.

What can I say?

;)

[MadBadger]

59. The Obama campaign rolled out a bunch of Edwards Delegates as well

Could this be why demconwatch is behind?

[Barack_America]

69. Yep. They've noted it, but are trying to contact each of them for confirmation.

There's a little disclaimer in their post.

They also have a section for supers they're trying to confirm.

[Dbdmjs1022]

38. CNN says he's down to 12!!!! He's definitely got it for tonight!

[Doityourself]

39. CELEBRATE!!!!!!! CELEBRATION!!!! CELEBREX???? LOL

[dana_b]

45. you watch too much tv!! turn off the commercials!!

(of course I knew what you were talking about);)

[Doityourself]

62. HA HA.....LOL!

[RL3AO]

41. FYI, Obama will get about 17 delegates from Montana and South Dakota.

[RNdaSilva]

50. Plus about 4 SDs.

[weezy2736]

43. CNN is sitting at 2106 (-12) at 5:46

Holy sweet Jeebus, it's actually ending!

[uppityperson]

49. Wouldn't that be nice, to have a candidate. One candidate. Now on to fight GOPers.

[RNdaSilva]

44. 14.5

[Hutzpa]

65. Its now 12

http://www.barackobama.com/index.php

[newmajority]

52. ABC projects Obama as THE NOMINEE

BASED ON EXIT POLLS AND REPORTING, ABC NEWS PROJECTS SEN. BARACK OBAMA WILL HAVE ENOUGH DELEGATES TO CLINCH THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION TONIGHT.

http://abcnews.go.com/

Congratulations, Mr. President!! :patriot:

[SallyMander]

56. zOMG!!!1!1!!1

[Jersey Devil]

61. love the abc pic

[grantcart]

55. today's endorsements

6-3-08 - Added DNC Maria Chappelle-Nadal (MO) for Obama
- Added DNC Joyce Lalonde (MI)* for Obama
- Added Rep. John Olver (MA) for Obama
- Added Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (MI)* for Obama
- Added DNC Debbie Dingell (MI)* for Obama
- Added DNC Richard Wiener (MI)* for Obama
- Added DNC Jennifer DeChant (ME) for Obama
- Added DNC Joyce Beatty (OH) for Obama
- Added DNC Kwame Kilpatrick (MI)* for Obama
- Added Rep. John Spratt (SC) for Obama
- Added DNC Debra Kozikowski (MA) for Obama
- Added DNC Jon Ausman (FL)* for Clinton
- Added DNC John Perez (CA) for Obama
- Added Jimmy Carter (GA) for Obama
- Added DNC Tina Abbott (MI)* for Obama
- Switched DNC Ben Johnson (DC) from Clinton to Obama
- Switched DNC Kamil Hasan (CA) from Clinton to Obama
- Added DNC Diane Glasser (FL)* for Obama
- Switched Rep. Maxine Waters (CA) from Clinton to Obama
- Added DNC John Daniello (DE) for Obama
-Added DNC Harriet Smith-Windsor (DE) for Obama
- Switched DNC Rhett Ruggerio (DE) from Clinton to Obama

[dana_b]

68. finally!! the flood gates opened. n/t

[rebel with a cause]

86. what about Clyburn?

He has also endorsed Obama and Pres. Carter announced he is going to endorse him.

[Barack_America]

63. DNC members John Daniello (DE), Harriet Smith-Windsor (DE) and Rhett Ruggerio (DE) are official.

Delaware REPRESENT!

I'm sure that JacksonDem would be so proud! :evilgrin:

Demconwatch number should now be 20.5, but it's happening to fast they forgot to update it!

:rofl:

[grantcart]

66. their widget is 20.5 but they have multiple places to update

[Barack_America]

73. I totally give them a pass.

I just found it amusing. Not criticizing their excellent work at all.

I guess that I actually meant "lol" when I said "rofl". ;)

[Barack_America]

77. BTW, Ruggerio was another switcher. That makes 4 today.

:D

[blogslut]

70. kickin' and rec-in'

:)

[bluestateguy]

71. Looks like the promised flood has finally materialized

nt

[RL3AO]

83. This is a trickle compared to what will happen after Montana closes.

[grantcart]

72. MSNBC magic number 14

[Barack_America]

74. Demconwatch number is 13!!

With the addition of 7.5 Edwards delegates!!

:woohoo:

[dems_rightnow]

75. Negative delegates for Clinton today?

It could happen, as the switching picks up.

[grantcart]

76. 12

[Barack_America]

82. Dan Moore (KS)

Was just about to post it! ;)

[Guava Jelly]

95. Dennis Moore KS

:) my ex rep when I lived in KS

[Barack_America]

98. I stand corrected.

Thanks for pointing out the error!

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

78. K&R Thanks!

[kid a]

79. Supers...Please stop - Let Montana have the honor!

[dems_rightnow]

80. Agreed!

Close the floodgates!

[RNdaSilva]

85. Put the thumb back in the dike.

Like it or not Obama's camp was masterful. Took the Clinton's to school.

[grantcart]

the should close the polls now and announce their results immediately

[RNdaSilva]

81. Let's see how accurate these poll numbers are...

in South Dakota and Montana...surely more accurate than ARG.

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/

Scroll down...interesting.

Will this announcement, Obama's winning, affect late voters?

MSNBC now at 13.

Hillary is trying to steal Obama's thunder with her veep bit.

[grantcart]

87. Obama page at 10

[RNdaSilva]

88. Now 12, didn't like 13..

Oops, now 11...STOP!

[grantcart]

89. They have stopped it

[RNdaSilva]

90. Where's Terry McCauliffe?

I think that Ickes leaked that AP article in re Hillary conceding tonight...purposefully. I don't believe that the Associated Press conjured up the story.

[grantcart]

92. It wasn't leaked it was just MacAuliffe talking on the Today Show and he just

said too much.

[RNdaSilva]

94. Recruit him?

[RNdaSilva]

99. Actually her Veep request was...

in and of itself, a concession of sorts.

[catgirl]

91. Down to 10!!

[Veruca Salt]

93. Bookmarking and kicking the new thread!

[RNdaSilva]

96. Does Senator Obama get a little confetti tonight?

That's a big venue...should be a great speech.

For the first time, I just might not turnoff Hillary midstream into a speech...usually 'pre-stream' ... might prove interesting to analyze.

Please! No Veep for Hillary.

Still amazed, the upstart took the Clinton machine to school.

[RNdaSilva]

97. DemConWatch is now 9 ... Cease and Desist!

http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/01/superdelegates-who-havent-endorsed.html

[RNdaSilva]

101. DemConWatch now 8...

however, they made a couple of 'adjustments' ... now 10. Many more SDs later tonight and tomorrow, after Montana.

9 at MSNBC.

[robertpaulsen]

102. CNN has it down to 4!

:woohoo:

[MadBadger]

103. Down to 4 according to CNN

[RNdaSilva]

105. Dang, was somewhat hoping that Montana would put him...

over the top.

[uppityperson]

104. Locke, a Clinton co-chair, now backs Obama (WA)

http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/davidpostman/2008/06/locke_a_clinton_cochair_now_backs_obama.html
Former Gov. Gary Locke told Seattle Times reporter Ralph Thomas this afternoon that he has switched his support to Barack Obama. Locke was one of three co-chairmen on the Clinton campaign here. We're waiting to hear from Ron Sims and Jay Inslee.

It’s clear that the primary contest is over. Sen. Obama has done an incredible job of inspiring and energizing voters. We need to bring this to an end. We can not wait. This can not go to the convention. It’s time for us all to rally around Sen. Obama.

We should and must rally around him. I am very proud to support Sen. Obama.

Locke said he's not worried about the long, bitter primary fight. In fact, he thinks it will help Obama because it fired up the Democratic base, brought in a lot of new voters and given a lot more exposure to key Democratic issues such as health care, the environment and the economy.

The Democrats have had the luxury of two incredibly outstanding candidates.

[windbreeze]

108. I bet Sims/Inslee go Obama...n/t

[RNdaSilva]

106. Damn,

she never gives up.

She's making a case for herself as Veep.

I guess that was fairly classy but, UNIFICATION?

[RNdaSilva]

107. OK,

let the rest of the SDs flow and grant Michigan and Florida full votes...in time.

[Hope And Change]

109. DCCC Chair Van Hollen Endorses Obama

DCCC Chair Van Hollen Endorses Obama

By Greg Sargent - June 4, 2008, 10:00AM

Chris Van Hollen, the chair of the DCCC, breaks his neutrality and endorses Barack Obama, explicitly naming him as the party's nominee.

From a statement his office sent over...

"Our nominee Barack Obama is inspiring millions of Americans to register to vote and go to the polls. In November, voters will have a clear choice between Barack Obama's real change versus John McCain's status quo as he runs for a third Bush term...
"I congratulate Senator Barack Obama. He is an exceptional leader who continues to inspire the entire nation with his message of change. I look forward to working with him during this campaign and as our next President."

The question now is how long it will take other party leaders (Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi) to use the word "nominee" to describe Obama.

Van Hollen's full statement after the jump.

"Over these past five months, we have seen the Democratic presidential nominating contests energize our Party and bring record numbers of new Democrats into the political process. This record enthusiasm has already helped to grow our Majority in Congress through three straight special election wins. Our momentum will continue to move the Democratic Party toward our goal of winning the White House and expanding our Majorities in Congress.
"The enthusiasm, new voters, and Americans' demand for change has clearly expanded the playing field for House Democrats this fall. Our nominee Barack Obama is inspiring millions of Americans to register to vote and go to the polls. In November, voters will have a clear choice between Barack Obama's real change versus John McCain's status quo as he runs for a third Bush term.

"I congratulate Senator Hillary Clinton on her outstanding and groundbreaking campaign. She will continue to be a tremendous asset in uniting our Party, electing a Democrat president and helping to grow our Majority in the House.

"I congratulate Senator Barack Obama. He is an exceptional leader who continues to inspire the entire nation with his message of change. I look forward to working with him during this campaign and as our next President."

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/06/dccc_chair_van_hollen_endorses.php#more">Link

[Hope And Change]

110. Superdelegate endorsements for Wednesday 6/4

Superdelegate endorsements for Wednesday 6/4

We're continuing to do some major cleanup work with our lists.
For now here's what I have for today. Once everything settles down I'll try to flesh this out.


Added Rep. Chris Van Hollen (MD) for Obama

Switched VP Walter Mondale (MN) from Clinton to Obama

Added Sen. Frank Lautenberg (NJ) for Obama

Added Gov. Phil Bredeson (TN) for Obama

Added DNC Gray Sasser (TN) for Obama

Added DNC Inez Crutchfield (TN) for Obama

Added Rep. Rahm Emanuel (IL) for Obama

Added Rep. Mike Doyle (PA) for Obama

Added Sen. Ken Salazar (CO) for Obama

Added Sen. Tom Harkin (IA) for Obama

Added Rep. Tom Udall (NM) for Obama


Posted by Matt at 11:03 AM

http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/06/superdelegate-endorsements-for.html

[Hope And Change]

111. Undeclared senators move to Obama

Undeclared senators move to Obama

By J. Taylor Rushing

Posted: 06/04/08 11:03 AM

Several undeclared Democratic senators announced Wednesday that they will officially back Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) as their party’s presidential nominee.

“The nominee of our party is Barack Obama. That’s clear,” said Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), who called the meeting and said a statement would be released by 1 p.m. Harkin said he did not know how many senators would join the statement.

Harkin, Tom Carper of Delaware, Ken Salazar of Colorado, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Barbara Boxer of California met for an hour this morning.

All uncommitted Senate Democrats were invited, but only those five senators were seen entering the meeting. Aides said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) was invited but was not attending.

Senators said the meeting was about unifying the party after the long and often contentious primary battle between Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.). The Illinois senator last night reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the nomination. Salazar stated that Obama is the presumptive nominee and that the contest “has already been brought to a close.”

more...

http://thehill.com/campaign-2008/undeclared-senators-move-to-obama-2008-06-04.html

[Hope And Change]

112. Two key Washington Democrats who supported Clinton tells party to back Obama

Two key Washington Democrats who supported Clinton tells party to back Obama

Posted by The Associated Press June 04, 2008 07:01AM

Two of Washington state's top Hillary Clinton supporters switched their allegiance to presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama on Tuesday, pushing for unity as Democrats prepared to finally launch their national campaign against Republican John McCain.

The announcements from King County Executive Ron Sims -- who's also a superdelegate -- and former Gov. Gary Locke were somewhat anticlimactic, coming hours after The Associated Press projected Obama's nominating margin.

But Sims' and Locke's decisions to back Obama were still significant: The two were co-chairmen of Clinton's Washington state campaign, and their statements sent a strong signal that all Democrats should line up behind the Illinois senator's campaign for the White House.

In an interview with the AP, Sims expressed his fondness for Clinton and said watching her vigorous Tuesday night speech brought a smile to his face. But by that time, Sims had already informed both campaigns that his superdelegate vote would be cast for Obama at the national convention.

"I believe it's important to take back the White House," said Sims, the state's highest-ranking black elected official. "I think Sen. Obama is an excellent candidate as well, and can bring the excitement and enthusiasm that can change the politics in the United States."

more...

http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2008/06/two_key_washington_democrats_w.html

[Hope And Change]

113. Tom Udall and Ben Cardin For Obama

Tom Udall to cast superdelegate vote for Obama

http://www.lcsun-news.com/ci_9476649


Sen Ben Cardin (MD) has also endorsed Obama

http://www.nbc4.com/politics/16492162/detail.html

[Hope And Change]

114. Rep Bob Brady (PA) has endorsed Obama

Rep Bob Brady (PA) has endorsed Obama

http://www.timesleader.com/news/ap?articleID=551224

[Hope And Change]

115. Superdelegate endorsements for Wednesday 6/4

Superdelegate endorsements for Wednesday 6/4

Added Rep. Chris Van Hollen (MD) for Obama

Switched VP Walter Mondale (MN) from Clinton to Obama

Added Sen. Frank Lautenberg (NJ) for Obama

Added Gov. Phil Bredesen (TN) for Obama

Added DNC Gray Sasser (TN) for Obama

Added DNC Inez Crutchfield (TN) for Obama

Added Rep. Rahm Emanuel (IL) for Obama

Added Rep. Mike Doyle (PA) for Obama

Added Sen. Ken Salazar (CO) for Obama

Added Sen. Tom Harkin (IA) for Obama

Added Rep. Tom Udall (NM) for Obama

Added Sen. Ben Cardin (MD) for Obama


http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/06/superdelegate-endorsements-for.html

[Hope And Change]

116. Superdelegate endorsements for Wednesday 6/4

Added Rep. Chris Van Hollen (MD) for Obama

Switched VP Walter Mondale (MN) from Clinton to Obama

Added Sen. Frank Lautenberg (NJ) for Obama

Added Gov. Phil Bredesen (TN) for Obama

Added DNC Gray Sasser (TN) for Obama

Added DNC Inez Crutchfield (TN) for Obama

Added Rep. Rahm Emanuel (IL) for Obama

Added Rep. Mike Doyle (PA) for Obama

Added Sen. Ken Salazar (CO) for Obama

Added Sen. Tom Harkin (IA) for Obama

Added Rep. Tom Udall (NM) for Obama

Added Sen. Ben Cardin (MD) for Obama

Switched DNC Karen Hale (UT) from Clinton to Obama

Added Sen. Ron Wyden (OR) for Obama


http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/06/superdelegate-endorsements-for.html

[Hope And Change]

117. Superdelegate endorsements for Wednesday 6/4

Added Rep. Chris Van Hollen (MD) for Obama

Switched VP Walter Mondale (MN) from Clinton to Obama

Added Sen. Frank Lautenberg (NJ) for Obama

Added Gov. Phil Bredesen (TN) for Obama

Added DNC Gray Sasser (TN) for Obama

Added DNC Inez Crutchfield (TN) for Obama

Added Rep. Rahm Emanuel (IL) for Obama

Added Rep. Mike Doyle (PA) for Obama

Added Sen. Ken Salazar (CO) for Obama

Added Sen. Tom Harkin (IA) for Obama

Added Rep. Tom Udall (NM) for Obama

Added Sen. Ben Cardin (MD) for Obama

Added Sen. Herb Kohl (WI) for Obama

Switched DNC Karen Hale (UT) from Clinton to Obama

Added Sen. Ron Wyden (OR) for Obama

Added Terry Goddard (AZ)# for Obama

Added Rep. John Salazar (CO) for Obama

Added Rep. Mark Udall (CO) for Obama

Added DNC David Strauss (ND) for Obama


http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/06/superdelegate-endorsements-for.html