Georgia Democratic Party chairwoman Jane Kidd has endorsed Barack Obama for president, giving the Illinois senator another Georgia superdelegate vote.
Kidd, who had remained neutral in the race between Obama and U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York, said Wednesday that she was impressed with Obama's grassroots organizing in Georgia.
"In Georgia, we're making grassroots voter contact our top priority in 2008, and I'm convinced that Senator Obama shares our dedication to neighbor-to-neighbor contact," Kidd said. "I strongly believe that having Senator Obama as our nominee puts Georgia into play, and I know that, as the nominee, he will invest in our efforts to turn Georgia blue this year."
Obama now has the support of seven of Georgia's 13 superdelegates: U.S. Reps. David Scott, John Lewis, John Barrow, Sanford Bishop and Hank Johnson, along with DNC member Mary Long, who endorsed Obama on Tuesday. Clinton has the support of Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond and DNC members Carole Dabbs and Lonnie Plott.
Remaining undecided are former President Jimmy Carter, U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall and DNC member Richard Ray. A spokeswoman for Carter told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he will remain neutral. Ray and Marshall were not immediately available for comment Wednesday.
Dayton Mayor Endorses Barack Obama
03/05/2008 10:40:21
DAYTON, Ohio -- Mirroring the unofficial results of the Democratic Presidential race in Montgomery County, Dayton Mayor Rhine McLin today announced her endorsement of Illinois Senator Barack Obama.
Despite a win statewide by New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, in Montgomery County, the results told a different tale with Obama beating Clinton by over 10,000 votes.
In a morning interview on CNN, McLin said the decision of Dayton and Montgomery County voters would determine how she used her superdelegate vote. McLin said she was impressed with Ohio's apparent record voter turnout.
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Austin, TX – Today, Texas Democratic Party Vice Chair and Superdelegate Roy Laverne Brooks endorsed Barack Obama. Her statement is below.
“As the current Vice Chair of the Texas Democratic Party, I’ve worked for more than 20 years within this structure to make a difference in the lives of those who have needed it the most, the average working, middle and lower income people of our state and our country.
“Having worked as a hospital and hospice Chaplain, I have seen firsthand the sorrow felt by families torn by the loss of loved ones and burdened by unaffordable health care. Many working 10 to 12 hours a day, 6 to 7 days a week, and still couldn’t keep up with rising health care costs. In working as a Chaplain, as a teacher, social worker, as a representative of the ideals that attracted me and many others to this party, I believe we must dream and desire better for our communities.
“I have listened to the words of many seeking to lead this Party and to lead this nation and I believe that the words, sincerity, vision and actions of Sen. Barack Obama prove he is the best candidate to lead our nation. Senator Barack Obama has gained my trust in that he, like I, seek to bring a better life to our communities. As I strive to make this a better place for future generations, I stand for a system of inclusion, a system of change and most of all a system of fairness and equality. Senator Obama will provide affordable health care for all Americans, end the war in Iraq and provide the care our veterans deserve, and I am proud to support him today.”
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