Posted April 24, 2008 1:24 PM
em>by Mike Dorning
Two days after his 9-point loss to Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania, Barack Obama has picked up his third superdelegate endorsement since the defeat.
Rep. David Wu (D-Ore.) endorsed Obama a few minutes ago in a statement released by the Obama campaign, citing the two politicians' shared early opposition to the Iraq War.
"I am endorsing Barack Obama for president today because I believe that he is best suited to turn the page on this sorry episode in American history. He and I both had the judgment to oppose the Iraq War from the very beginning," Wu said in the statement.
Obama is favored to win the Oregon primary, which is scheduled for May 20.
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As a suburban mayor who wants to see our country move forward in November I urge others to join me in staying fired up till the finish line of not only this Nomination process but our presidential election this fall. It is critical at this juncture that those of you who agree that Barack is our best hope for the future of our nation remain engaged in pushing his nomination over the top by making calls either at home or at volunteer headquarters, by spending a day or more knocking on doors in Indiana and by continuing to make whatever financial contributions we can to keep the campaign going strong .Visit barackobama.com for information on how you can make a difference.
Elliott Hartstein
Buffalo Grove
Posted by: Elliott Hartstein | April 24, 2008 2:30 PM
Thanks to Rep. Wu. Our current governor is working hard for Clinton. Our former governor, Dr. John Kitzhaber who participated in successful Oregon Health Plan program, supports Obama. Clinton's trying to get a couple debates here but now that she has money, she could maybe instead pay for her attack-laden air time. Saysme. We'd rather hear Obama without her.
Posted by: GaiasChild | April 24, 2008 2:30 PM
So what is he expecting??..DARN SHAME. I THOUGHT HE HAD MORE GUMPTION THAN TO DO THAT.............
Posted by: kaye m. | April 24, 2008 2:34 PM
Wu who?
Posted by: Bud McFarlin | April 24, 2008 4:35 PM
While the Swamp concerns itself reporting the decision of one guy in Oregon, Hillary has solidified 70% of the delegates in Michigan. Howard Dean has said he wants Michigan seated and this analysis shows she's locked up all its superdelegates and most of the ones from the primary.
Obama just got pwned http://www.detnews/pbcss.com/app.dll/article?AID=/20080424/OPINION01/804240315/1008
Posted by: Jeff | April 24, 2008 10:55 PM
The answer is simple. If you are financially stable and you can afford to take risk, then Obama is your man. If you don't like risk, then you go with someone you already know, Mrs. Clinton.
Most Asian supports Clinton because they like to bet with the proven horse in a race.
So, I think Mr. Wu must be a well to do Asian American or American Asian.
Posted by: Lou | April 24, 2008 11:35 PM
I would like to know how they can make this decision without knowing how the State of Oregon determines they want. This is what I hate about our system and not being voted by popular vote versus these "super delegates".
Posted by: Emily | May 14, 2008 2:03 PM