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Obama adds superdelegate

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor May 8, 2008 04:47 PM

Barack Obama added another superdelegate today, capitalizing on his big win Tuesday in North Carolina to gain the backing of another of the state's congressman.

The endorsement from Brad Miller, who represents a district that includes the state capital of Raleigh, continues to narrow Hillary Clinton's lead among superdelegates -- the only metric where she still has an advantage over Obama.

“Senator Obama understands that he has the chance not just to win the election this year, but to be a great president," Miller said in a statement issued by the Obama campaign.

"Americans know that Republican policies have failed because their ideas are wrong. Americans know that our government has not acted, to use Franklin Roosevelt’s words, as trustees for the whole people, but have taken the side of powerful economic interests on every issue. Americans want a fundamental change in course. Senator Obama has seized that opportunity."

14 comments so far...
  1. This country has a lot of problems........not to worry. The Messiah is here......His name is Obama........

    I'm waiting for him to feed millions with a loaf of bread and five fishes.

    Sorry.....I will not drink the kool-aid.

    Posted by jmm May 8, 08 05:55 PM
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  1. Thank you Rep. Miller you're a great American.

    Posted by chris c May 8, 08 06:32 PM
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  1. i CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT ANY SUPER DELAGATE WOULD VOTE FOR HILARY. IT'S OBVIOUS THAT THEY DON'T RESPECT HER (OR HER HUSBAND) ANY MORE. HER LIES, BACK STABBING, RACE BAITING AND WIN AT ANY COST CAMPAIGN PLUS ALMOST FRACTURING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY HAS JUST ABOUT TURNED WHATEVER SUPPORTERS SHE HAD IN CONGRESS / SUPPER DELAGATES AGAINST HER...PLUS HER AIR OF ENTITLEMENT (WHAT A LAUGH) AND THE FACT THAT SHE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE FBI...WHO WOULD WANT TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH HER ANYMORE.

    SHE'S A LOSER AND THIS WILL PROBABLY ALSO BE HER LAST TERM IN CONGRESS NOW THAT SHE CAN'T COUNT ON BILLS "COATTAILS" ANY MORE.

    HILARY, HILARY, HILARY. IT'S OVER. PLEASE JUST GO AWAY. DON'T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR WINDBAG HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER WITH YOU. WE'VE HAD ENOUGH OF ALL YOU CLINTONS.

    Posted by BOO-HOO May 8, 08 06:45 PM
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  1. Obama can add as many super delegates as he wants. In November I will vote John McCain if Hillary is not on the ballot.

    Posted by Matt May 8, 08 07:01 PM
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  1. I'm very proud of this fine man, Barack Obama. He'll be a wonderful president, and the world will benefit.
    God's speed sir~

    Posted by Joan May 8, 08 09:13 PM
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  1. There are so many so afraid that Obama will turn out to be one of the greatest presidents in history. The page will turn and this country will change forever. It is a historic and exciting time for the US and the world. Especially after 8 years of Bush policies. We have an opportunity to put our country on a positive path for generations to come.

    GO OBAMA 08

    Posted by NotSuprised May 8, 08 10:18 PM
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  1. God Bless Obama...God Bless America... And if the Republicans win again by cheating, then... Otherwise God Bless Bin-Laden !!!

    Posted by WhoCares May 8, 08 10:38 PM
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  1. I must say, I don't understand the "if XX democrat is not on the ballot, I'll vote for the republican".

    A vote for Hillary or Obama in November is a vote for virtually the same policy positions, whether you are mad about this soundbite or that accusation. Frankly, if you want conservative judges, you should vote for McCain. If you want 4 more years of the same policies on war and economic issues, vote for McCain. If you think the richest Americans deserve a tax cut, vote for McCain.

    Really, it seems like the main thing in common between Hillary and McCain is a dislike of Senator Barack Obama -- otherwise you're either a Democrat or you're not.

    Posted by Six May 8, 08 10:47 PM
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  1. Hillary Clinton's supporters are adamant about not voting for Obama under any
    circumstances. They 're voting for McCain to send a message to the Democratic
    party leaders -- who are responsible for dividing the party from the very beginning.
    Democratic party leaders tried to force Hillary Clinton out of the race even before the Pa. primary. Hillary Clinton has been bashed not only by the media, but also treated with disrespect, in a dismissive way, by her own party's leaders. The Democratic party has treated HIllary supporters as if they are "invisible". The media labeled them ""uneducated", although that is not accurate. We don't even
    care if Roe vs Wade is overturned; the younger democrats don't seem to appreciate the many years of hard work by women such as Hillary Clinton anyway. Let the younger generation fight to get it back.

    Posted by Paul May 8, 08 10:54 PM
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  1. For the life of me I can NOT understand Democrats in general! The countless DEFEATS at the hands of the Republicans now are beginning to make more and more sense as progressive continue to trade off with threats of voting against their own best interest.

    WOW, even after Rush and his crew swore they WOULD NEVER support McCain even they continue to demonstrate the ability to see the "FOREST" while Democrats get suck on individual "TREES".

    The END RESULT must trump any ONE person or family. (And that includes the Clintons.)

    If everyone would let go of the child-like behavior then maybe they could run together and ALL will be satisfied. (So, if winning is the GOAL and ultimately the implementing an AGENDA to turn this country around is part of that....Why would Hillary not be humble and PATRIOTIC enough to be VP?)

    Posted by David, Miami May 8, 08 10:58 PM
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  1. Voting for John McCain is a slap in the face for our veterans. He has chosen tax cuts or has said it costs too much for veteran benifits 10 times since 2001. If you call that a great leader you are anti American.

    Posted by Stephen May 8, 08 11:30 PM
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  1. Come on guys, don't be a baby about losing! Hillary will ask her supporters to support Obama as she will be doing, so if you like her so much you should realize that if you vote for McCain you'll be voting against Hillary and Bill as they will endorse Obama after it's all over...

    Posted by mark May 9, 08 02:21 AM
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  1. Matt,

    If your a democrat and you vote for Mccain, that means your dumb and not a true democrat.

    Dont get upset, just speaking the truth.

    Posted by freespritedislandgirl May 9, 08 09:33 AM
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  1. Dear Paul,

    The most shocking thing in your post is saying that you don't even care if Roe vs. Wade is overturned. YOU definitely don't seem to appreciate the many years of hard work by democrats including Hillary Clinton. In your desire to have *your* (female) candidate get the nomination you're ready to let basic women's rights be trampled! Fortunately, most committed Democrats are more cool-headed and reasonable than to put out long-term goals at peril for the desire to have our personal favorite candidate win at all costs.

    The media labeled Clinton's supporters "uneducated" based on the standard term applied to people who do not have high school or college diplomas. If you need an example, here's one:

    http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_47/b3960108.htm

    That is not the media's own vast anti-Clinton conspiracy; the term has been used in this sense since before Clinton came around. And polls reveal that the people with no high-school or college diplomas tended to favor Clinton. Sorry if you don't like the term, kid.

    Posted by Jenny May 9, 08 05:16 PM
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