Obama Gets 10 Edwards Delegates

Posted by BooMan | Jun 3, 2008 | 17 |

In my email:

Obama Announces Support from Edwards Pledged Delegates

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.

Obama will get approximately 17 pledged delegates tonight from South Dakota and Montana. So he’s 1.5 delegates away from being able to declare victory.

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CabinGirl on June 3, 2008 at 5:21 pm

It will be interesting to see who is going to be brave enough to put him over the top…if I were a SD, I’d want to come out now so the voters in SD/Montana can take credit for pushing him over the top.
- BooMan on June 3, 2008 at 5:23 pm
  
  California Superdelegate Kamil Hasan Endorses Barack Obama
  
  California DNC member Kamil Hasan released the following statement today endorsing Barack Obama for President:
  
  “I am endorsing Senator Obama as Democratic Party’s nominee not only because he has clearly won more pledged delegates, but I sincerely believe that he can provide the necessary leadership in taking this country in a new direction at this critical juncture in our history. Fortunately, we have had two excellent candidates. I have great admiration for Senator Clinton and the way she has run a spirited, high energy, issues based campaign. I am looking forward to continue to energize the Indo-American and the South-Asian communities in ensuring that Senator Obama becomes the next President of the United States. His election as the President of the United States will not only help unite a very divided nation, but elevate the image of the United States in the world to a level not seen since John Kennedy was the President.”
- Sprocket77 on June 3, 2008 at 5:25 pm
  
  Right. It needs to be the voters.
  - Sprocket77 on June 3, 2008 at 5:28 pm
    
    Or not! It’s all good!
Sprocket77 on June 3, 2008 at 5:22 pm

Sweet!
He’s almost to the break tape at the finish line!
dada on June 3, 2008 at 5:35 pm

Former President Carter says he will endorse Obama

ATLANTA – Former President Carter says he’ll endorse Democrat Barack Obama after the polls close on the final primaries.

Carter told The Associated Press on Tuesday: “The fact is the Obama people already know they have my vote when the polls close tonight.” Carter spoke to the AP after addressing the Georgia World Congress Center.

and

Also, the winner of the Montana primary tonight will be able to count on a five-vote bonus — the governor, both Senators, and the state party chair and vice chair will reportedly pledge their votes to the winner of the state’s primary at the moment the media calls the race.

tpm election central

montana’s a gimme.

enjoy your vacation boo…you earned it.
idredit on June 3, 2008 at 5:37 pm

BooMan, in the tally cited, is uncommitted North Carolina’s David Parker included? If not, he’s 1 of the 1.5.

Politico has this link: He’ll endorse after 10 p.m.

“The thing that moves me is electability,” he says. “And I firmly believe that when Obama begins to talk about issues of the economy … his issues and his statements will resonate with the public.”

Jimmy Carter will endorse after polls close.
- idredit on June 3, 2008 at 5:41 pm
  
  my updated email from David Plouffe has 16.5 delegates to go.
Kamakhya on June 3, 2008 at 5:42 pm

I must have missed something recently…how does Barack have half a vote? How do you split a vote?
- Omir the Storyteller on June 3, 2008 at 5:45 pm
  
  Several delegates only get half a vote, including delegates from Guam and the entire Michigan and Florida delegations. Were you out spelunking on Saturday when all this went down? 🙂
  - Kamakhya on June 3, 2008 at 5:55 pm
    
    Thanks Omir. I must admit that during the weekends I have very limited access to the intertubes. Last Saturday, though I was busing screeming and hollering at an REM show in Berkeley. Michael Stipes, btw, is voting for Obama!
    - Omir the Storyteller on June 3, 2008 at 6:01 pm
      
      Well I can see why you’d choose that over watching a meeting of the Rules & Bylaws committee. 🙂
      
      Some of the overseas delegates just inherently had half a vote. Florida and Michigan delegates were each given half a vote (among other things) by Rules & Bylaws as a compromise between not seating them at all and accepting the results of their unsanctioned primaries. There is some speculation that they will be seated at full strength at the convention once Obama has enough superdelegates that Clinton’s advantage in those states won’t matter, but at this point that’s all it is — speculation.
mainsailset on June 3, 2008 at 5:44 pm

And now Saddie Hawkins Clinton comes out today and declares in an interview that she’s interested in the VP slot.
Every day she reminds me that judgment is her flaw.
BooMan on June 3, 2008 at 5:46 pm

Chicago, IL – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) endorsed Barack Obama for President. Waters switched her endorsement from Clinton to Obama citing his ability to unite the country and leadership on issues such as the housing crisis and war in Iraq.

“Throughout this primary election, I have witnessed two extraordinary candidates champion the concerns that matter most to the American people. As an outspoken advocate on issues critical to women and children, I have great admiration for Senator Clinton and know first-hand her commitment to our country.

“However, our nation is at crossroads. Now is the time for us to unite so that real change is possible in November. Today, I am endorsing Senator Barack Obama because I firmly believe that he embodies the judgment and conviction necessary to bring about change that will make a difference in the lives of all Americans.

“On issue after issue, from ending the disastrous war in Iraq, to addressing the housing crisis to making healthcare affordable for every working family, Barack Obama offers bold leadership that will put our nation back on the right path after the eight years of failed policies of George W. Bush.

‘That is the choice we face in November, and that is why I am supporting Barack Obama for President.”

Recognized as a national leader on issues of HIV AIDS, debt relief, housing and the Iraq war, Congresswoman Waters is serving her ninth term representing the 35th District of California. She is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services and the Chairwoman of its Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. She also serves on the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, Technology. Additionally, she serves on the Committee on the Judiciary and its Subcommittees on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, and on Immigration, Border Security. Waters also serves as House Deputy Whip.

Three Delaware Superdelegates Endorse Barack Obama

CHICAGO, IL–Delaware Secretary of State Harriet Windsor, Delaware Democratic Chair John Daniello, and DNC Member Rhett Ruggerio announced today that they will vote for Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Denver this summer. The three superdelegates released the following statements today.

“As a superdelegate from Delaware, I am representing the people of my state, where Barack Obama won in our primary. Senator Obama is an outstanding candidate who will unify the Democratic Party and be a strong candidate to beat Senator McCain in the November election,” Secretary of State Harriet Windsor said.

“Senator Obama has inspired Democrats across the country over the course of this primary, and we saw here in Delaware that his appeal will help our candidates up and down the ballot. As a state party chairman, I know how valuable this contest has been in energizing the grassroots, and I wanted every state to be able to participate and reap the benefits of this historic race. Now that all of the primaries and caucuses are behind us, I believe it’s time for Democrats to unite in taking on John McCain, and I’m pleased to be joined by Rhett Ruggerio and Secretary Windsor in endorsing Barack Obama for president,” Delaware Democratic Party Chairman John Daniello said.

“The Democratic Party has been blessed with two incredibly strong and extremely capable candidates. Its time though, that we as a Party, unite behind our nominee and begin to focus all of our energy on the general election. Senator Obama has proven that he has the vision, the fortitude and the character to effect real change and lead us to victory in November,” DNC Member Rhett Ruggerio said.
ejmw on June 3, 2008 at 5:58 pm

AP: Obama clinches Democratic nomination
sidewinder on June 3, 2008 at 6:09 pm

How does

“…Iowa (four delegates), New Hampshire (four delegates) and South Carolina (eight delegates)…”

equal 10 delegates? Is this some sort of Hilllary-math?

Glad to see it all finally coming together tho’.
on June 3, 2008 at 9:05 pm

So I turn on the TV here on the West Coast at five minutes to six and the cable news networks and what do I see? Some old geezer talking in front of other old geezers. Why would cable networks be showing him? I suspect we’ll get used to this over the next five months.

Me, I’m not going to let it phase me tonight.

Obama Gets 10 Edwards Delegates

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