Since January when we began our campaign for the 5th District seat in the US Congress, I've consistently stressed that my biggest concern is the fiscal mess that has happened in Washington. This week, White House officials admitted the Bush administration would leave office in January 2009 with a record budget deficit sitting on the books of $482 BILLION. This record $482 billion deficit is coupled with a record debt of $9.5 trillion.
On January 20th, 2001, when George W. Bush was sworn in to his first term in office and the Republican Party had control of both houses of Congress, the United States government had a record budget surplus, our economy was in a period of record expansion and the national debt was being paid down. In fact, if the Bush administration would have continued the fiscally responsible polices from the 90's by continuing to grow the surplus and pay down the debt, the federal debt could have been retired by 2013. Read More »
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The United Mine Workers of America have endorsed Barack Obama for President. Here's UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts...
We are extremely proud to make this endorsement today. Sen. Obama shares the values of UMWA members and our families. He understands and will fight for the needs our members have today and the hopes our members have for a secure future for themselves and their families.
Most of all, Sen. Obama will implement the clear change in direction UMWA members–indeed, all American working people–must have if they are to once again move forward and have a true opportunity to realize the American dream. After eight years of being pushed aside by an administration which neither respects nor values the contributions American working families make to our society, we are looking forward with great anticipation to a new era in our nation starting with the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009...
For more on Senator Obama's support from unions, check out Labor for Obama.
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I will give you more on this as we get the infomation in some of her speech you could hear when she won West Virginia that it was over and that Clinton will support the Persumptive Nominee which she wants her supportes in the Democratic Party to do aswell.
I am going to take a wild guess that she will officially drop out after the Oregon and Kentucky primary or by June 3rd 2008.
I do not believe the Clinton campaign will take this all the way to the Convention.
Hillary and her campaign will not want to be seen in history as preventing the Democrats from taking back the Whitehouse.
I just hope Hillary will fight as hard for Senator Barack Obama as she did during the Democratic Primaries in her bid for to be President of The United States.
I ask all Clinton supporters to join us now in a United front to defeat McCain and the Bush failed Policies of the last 8 years now.
Support Obama as Senator Clinton will once she drops out in early June at the latest.
Obama yes We Can beat McCain and Yes He Will .
by Sam Graham-FelsenFriday, May 16, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Yesterday, Obama secured the support of 4 superdelegates (Reps. Henry Wexler, Jim McDermott and Howard Berman and Larry Cohen (CWA DNC)), 1 pledged delegate in North Carolina (because of updated vote tallies in the state) and 7 pledged delegates that had previously supported John Edwards. That means that the number for Obama to secure a majority of pledged delegates has gone down from 25 to 17. And the number Obama needs to secure the nomination is 121.5.
The Math
Total Pledged Delegates: 3,253
Pledged Delegates needed for a majority of pledged delegates: 1,627
Total delegates needed for nomination: 2,025
Edwards Pledged Delegates who are now Obama Delegates:7
Obama Pledged Delegates:1,603
Obama Super Delegates: 293.5
Obama Total Delegates:1,903.5
Delegates Obama needs for a majority of pledged delegates: 17
Obama need to secure the Democratic nomination: 121.5
Please make some calls and make a donation today and continue the momentum. We're getting close, but we need everyone to continue to be involved if we want to make this thing happen.
by Jamie Radice, Kentucky Communications Director
5/15/2008
http://blog.hillaryclinton.com/blog/main/2008/05/15/165336
After a decisive victory in West Virginia, the Clinton Campaign today announced its Kentucky Steering Committee, made up of more than a hundred leaders across the state that are endorsing Hillary for President.
“We are honored to have the support of so many respected community leaders throughout Kentucky, all dedicated to making Hillary successful in Tuesday’s primary,” said State Director Jonathan Hurst.
Today’s announcement is the latest example of Hillary’s growing momentum across the Bluegrass State. The campaign has opened offices across Kentucky, and Hillary, former President Clinton, and Chelsea have actively campaigned throughout the state.
Hillary’s Kentucky Steering Committee follows below. Read More »
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080515/ap_on_el_pr/unions_democrats
By JESSE J. HOLLAND, AP Labor Writer
Thu May 15
But there is still a major union plum to be had, the AFL-CIO, the nation's largest labor organization.
The AFL-CIO and its 56 unions expect to spend an estimated $200 million on the presidential and congressional elections. However, the labor federation is still nowhere close to making an endorsement, focusing its energies instead on presumptive Republican nominee John McCain.
To win its formal backing, a candidate must have support from two-thirds of the union's 10 million members.
Including the Steelworkers, Obama has been endorsed by nine AFL-CIO unions and four unions from Change to Win, a rival labor organization.
Clinton still has more union support, having been endorsed by 13 AFL-CIO unions and Change to Win's United Farm Workers.
5/14/2008
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=7701
After a landslide victory in West Virginia, the Clinton Campaign today announced that former Kentucky Governors Wendell Ford, Paul Patton, John Brown, and Julian Carroll are endorsing Hillary for President. The endorsements demonstrate the widespread support Hillary continues to receive throughout the Bluegrass State.
"The Presidency is the hardest job in the world and the American people deserve a leader who can rise to the challenge," said former Governor Wendell Ford. "In the thirty years I have known Hillary, she has consistently proven she can deliver results. Whether fighting to reform our nation’s health care system or offering a responsible solution to ending the War in Iraq, Hillary has proven time and again she has what it takes to get the job done."
"The people of Kentucky need a President who has the strength, experience, and leadership to lead on day one," said former Governor Julian Carroll. "My friendship with Hillary goes back more than 30 years and I know she'll make a fine President. Hillary is the leader that Kentucky needs and I look forward to helping deliver victory for her on Tuesday."
"I am proud to support Hillary today," said former Governor John Y. Brown. "I had the opportunity to serve with President Clinton and I got to know Hillary as a person. With the complex problems that have been created over the last eight years, I would feel most comfortable with Hillary because she has the skills and experience to handle them."
"I am honored to have the support of these distinguished Kentucky governors, and look forward to working with them to jumpstart the economy and rebuild the middle class," Clinton said.
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May 9, 2008, 7:37PM
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/5768673.html
DALLAS - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton picked up another endorsement from a Texas Democratic superdelegate for the party's presidential primary.
Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, D-San Antonio, announced Friday night that he is endorsing Clinton.
"A big reason is because his district voted so overwhelmingly for her, that's one of the biggest reasons," said Rodriguez' spokesman Josh Rosenblum.
Rodriguez said in a statement issued by the Clinton campaign that he still believes she can win.
"Not only can she win, I am convinced that she will be a truly great president," Rodriguez said. "In two areas of special importance to me, caring for our veterans and improving our schools, Hillary has been a real leader. I am happy to follow the clear choice of my constituents and support Hillary for President."
Rosenblum said Rodriguez has spoken to Clinton in the past few days but she didn't pressure him.
"This was something he decided on his own," Rosenblum said. "It's something he's been considering and thinking about. The presidential election is not his primary concern."
Of Texas' 32 Democratic superdelegates - the unpledged delegates who are free to decide which candidate to support - 14 have committed to Clinton and 12 to Sen. Barack Obama.
Six remain uncommitted: U.S. Reps. Nick Lampson and Linda Chavez-Thompson, David Hardt, Bob Strauss, Boyd Richie and Betty Richie.
The Obama campaign announced two more superdelegate endorsements -- Laurie Weahkee, a New Mexico add-on, and Rep. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii. This is Obama's fifth pick up today. (The campaign also announced CA DNC Member Vernon Watkins, but we did not add him into our count, because he was already on our list.)
So far today, it's a net of Obama 7-0.
OBAMA (7): Weahkee, Hirono, Wilmer Lee Jeffcoat, Edward Espinoza, NC DNC Member John Gage, Reps. Donald Payne of NJ and Peter DeFazio of Oregon (+7).
Clinton (0): Rep. Chris Carney of PA (+1), but she lost lost Payne (-1).
The NBC delegate counts:
PLEDGED: Obama 1,590, Clinton 1,426
SUPERS: Clinton 273.5, Obama 269
TOTAL: Obama 1,859, Clinton 1,699.5.
* There are 252.5 undeclared superdelegates (about 50 of which are not named yet).
* Since the Indiana and North Carolina primaries on Tuesday, it's a net of Obama 13-1 in superdelegates.
* Obama has picked up 99 since Super Tuesday to Clinton's 13.5.
* Obama is 166 away from the magic number of 2,025.
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Fri., May. 9, 2008 The once-formidable fund-raising machine of Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton has begun to sputter at the worst possible moment for Mrs. Clinton’s presidential campaign, Clinton advisers and donors said Thursday, with spending curtailed on political events and advertising as Mrs. Clinton seeks to compete in the last six nominating contests.
Mrs. Clinton’s diminished political momentum, following Tuesday’s loss in the North Carolina primary and her narrow victory in Indiana, appears to have had a dampening effect on her fund-raising, aides said, increasing the likelihood that Mrs. Clinton will lend her campaign more of her own money beyond the $11 million she has already provided.
Clinton advisers said Mrs. Clinton was committed to spending more of her own cash on the campaign if necessary, although they spoke optimistically about a rise in fund-raising if she prevails in Tuesday’s primary in West Virginia.
The campaign is clearly running low on cash, although advisers would not say how much money — or how little — Mrs. Clinton currently has. The campaign had started April with over $10 million in unpaid debts, and Mrs. Clinton was vastly outspent by Senator Barack Obama in North Carolina and Indiana.
Ted Kennedy endorsed Barack Obama last January.
(CNN) – Add Obama supporter Sen. Ted Kennedy to the list of joint-ticket naysayers.
In an interview airing this weekend, the Massachusetts senator told Bloomberg’s Al Hunt that despite widespread talk of a ticket featuring both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, "I don't think it's possible."
He added that “…I would hope that he would also give consideration to somebody that has — is in tune with his appeal for the nobler aspirations of the American people. And I think if we had real leadership — as we do with Barack Obama — in the number-two spot as well, it'd be enormously helpful.”
Kennedy also said that he had not spoken with former President Bill Clinton since endorsing Barack Obama.
From: CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca
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http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19674680
Posted: 12:19 PM ET
(CNN) " Barack Obama picked up another superdelegate Friday, narrowing Hillary Clinton's advantage to three.
Democratic National Committee Member Ed Espinoza formally endorsed Obama, saying he has "the character to lead our great nation."
“I am endorsing Barack Obama today because throughout this process I have seen him show a judgment and character that we need in our next president," he said in a statement released by the campaign. "From day one he opposed the Iraq war and has a plan to end the war in a responsible way and bring our sons and daughters home."
Espinoza is a former supporter of New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's presidential bid. Read More »
I have a few favorites on my Vice Presidential list for Senator Obama .
1.)Senator John Edwards he is honest brings new ideas to the table and is a Progressive Democrat was against building new Nuclear Power Plants and just would make a great team if selected .
2.)Senator Barbara Boxer of california who had voted against the War resolution back on Oct 10th,2002 when Clinton voted for it .
She is also a good Senator and Progressive .
3.)Bill Richardson who had the courage to be independent when deciding who he would support for President over a longtime friendship with the Clintons.
He has alot of good ideas that he presented as a Presidential candidate and would make a good Vice Presidential choice as well.
I am sure my list will grow between now and our Democratic Convention in Denver.
So feel free to share your ideas for V.P for the second position on the Obama ticket .
John Edwards said the math isn't working in Clinton's favor.(CNN) – John Edwards still isn’t backing a candidate in this year’s Democratic primary race – but it looks like he might be ready to pick a winner.
The former presidential candidate told interviewers on NBC and MSNBC that Barack Obama will probably top the Democratic ticket this fall.
Hillary Clinton has said that she can still win the nomination – but "it's very difficult to make the math work," said Edwards.
Which one of the remaining contenders is best-equipped to beat presumptive Republican nominee John McCain? Edwards tried to avoid picking between the two – then chose Obama, because he said the Illinois senator was the probable Democratic nominee.
He added that he worried the continuing campaign could take a toll on the party’s presidential chances. “I think it’s fine for Hillary to keep making the case for her,” said the former North Carolina senator. “But when that shifts to everything that is wrong with him, then we’re doing damage instead of being helpful.”
Edwards has been heavily wooed by both the Clinton and Obama campaigns since he ended his presidential run in January, but has not publicly endorsed either candidate.
From: CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand
The AP reports that two more superdelegates are throwing their support behind Senator Obama, bringing the total number of delegates Obama needs for the nomination down to 165...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday, with endorsements expected from two more congressmen.
Obama spokesman Dan Pfeiffer said the Illinois senator plans to receive the endorsement of Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon an event Friday in his homestate. Oregon holds it's primary on May 20.
While polling in the Oregon has been sparse, Obama is believed to hold a significant advantage over New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. With DeFazio, he will have the endorsement of three of the state's four Democratic House members. Reps. Earl Blumenauer and David Wu earlier endorsed Obama, while Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Rep. Darlene Hooley have endorsed Clinton.
In New Jersey, Donald Payne"a black congressman who had been backing Clinton for the nomination"is switching his support to Obama, Pfeiffer confirmed.
Clinton won the New Jersey primary on Feb. 5.
"After careful consideration, I have reached the conclusion that Barack Obama can best bring about the change that our country so desperately wants and needs," Payne told The Star-Ledger in Newark, N.J. It was "one of the most difficult decisions I have made," Payne said. "I've really been mulling it over for quite a while."
Obama's endorsements from superdelegates has picked sharply since Tuesday, when he soundly defeated Clinton in North Carolina's primary and held her to a narrow victory in Indiana
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AFGE President and Superdelegate John Gage Endorses Obama; Delegate Countdown - 164 To Go
The AP reports that the American Federation of Government Employees and its President, John Gage, have endorsed Barack Obama. With Gage's superdelegate support, Obama now needs only 164 delegates to secure the nomination...
WASHINGTON (AP) " The American Federation of Government Employees endorsed Barack Obama Friday, giving the Illinois senator fresh momentum toward capturing the Democratic nomination for president.
"Our people, I think, recognize the enthusiasm and vitality behind Senator Obama's campaign," AFGE President John Gage said.
Gage, a previously uncommitted superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention, said he is also personally endorsing Obama...
While calling Clinton a friend and saying she has worked hard for federal employees, Gage said some members of AFGE's board also think having Obama as the Democratic nominee would help the Democratic slate as a whole. Obama will do better in "bringing along some of the downticket races," Gage said.
AFGE is the largest federal employee union, representing 600,000 workers in the federal government and the government of the District of Columbia.
Gage also said it's time for Democrats to move beyond the primary and start concentrating on the November contest against certain Republican presidential nominee John McCain. "I think it's time we start really focusing in on McCain, who just has a terrible record when it comes to federal employees," Gage said. Read More »
Obama closes in on Clinton superdelegate total
Posted: 10:00 AM ET
Obama closed in on Clinton's superdelegate lead Friday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) " Sen. Barack Obama closed in Friday on Sen. Hillary Clinton's lead among supedelegates, the Democratic party officials who hold the balance of power in determining which one will be the party's nominee for president in November.
The Obama campaign announced the support of two new superdelegates early Friday morning " including one who had been backing Clinton. Clinton also announced a new supporter, maintaining her lead over the Illinois senator, but only by a handful of delegates. (Related: Another Clinton superdelegate jumps ship to Obama)
Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon announced his support for Obama to his local newspaper, the Oregonian. Oregon voters are currently in the middle of primary voting, which takes place through the mail.
Rep. Donald Payne, a New Jersey Democrat and an early Clinton supporter, told the Newark Star-Ledger he was switching to Obama. He is the third person to leave Clinton for Obama in the past 72 hours. Former Sen. George McGovern, D-South Dakota, announced Wednesday he had decided to switch, as did a Virginia superdelegate.
Rep. Christopher Carney of Pennsylvania said he was backing Clinton, the Clinton campaign told CNN.
Obama's huge victory over Clinton in North Carolina's Democratic primary Tuesday, coupled with a narrow loss in Indiana, put him within striking distance of the number of delegates he needs to cement the nomination.
A flood of endorsements from superdelegates could virtually end the race.
Obama paid an unusual half-hour visit to the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday, where he was greeted enthusiastically.
He denied that he was campaigning, claiming he was "just saying hello" to members of the House. But he said he "let them know we'd love to have their support. There are some undecideds" in the House, Obama said as he was leaving.
"If they have questions for me, then I'm certainly happy to respond to them."
There are more than 70 undeclared Democrats in the House.
There are now more superdelegates than pledged delegates among those who remain undecided. Clinton's lead over Obama among superdelegates is now the narrowest it has been to date.
From: CNN Political Editor Mark Preston
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama has won the endorsement of four new superdelegates helping push him toward the Democratic presidential nomination, including a backer of rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.
The support comes the day after Obama's victory in North Carolina and closer than expected finish behind Clinton in Indiana.
Among the supporters is Virginia's Jennifer McClellan, who used to support Clinton.
The Obama campaign announced three other supporters — North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jerry Meek, North Carolina Democratic National Committee member Jeanette Council, and California DNC member Inola Henry.
Clinton picked up another delegate in Rep. Heath Shule, who said he would support whoever won his district in North Carolina.
Obama Wins North Carolina Decisively; Clinton Takes Indiana by Slim Margin
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