Thomas Fitzgerald reports:
Superdelegate momentum for Obama
Even as he continues to speak in Lancaster, Pa., Sen. Barack Obama got some significant good news for his campaign - the endorsement of freshman Sen. Amy Klobuchar, of Minnesota, who is a Democratic superdelegate.
Said Klobuchar:
"I am endorsing Barack Obama today, because he has inspired an enthusiasm and idealism that we have not seen in this country in a long time. " “I am endorsing Barack because he is a new kind of leader – speaking with a different voice, bringing a new perspective and inspiring a real excitement from the American people. He is able to dissolve the hard cynical edge that has dominated our politics under the Bush Administration. I believe Barack can unify the American people to address the many challenges facing our nation.”“The energy that Barack has unleashed is impossible to contain,” said Klobuchar, noting caucus turnout in Minnesota was three times the previous record – more than anyone imagined or planned for – including many first-time caucus-goers, particularly young people and independents. Obama won Minnesota’s caucuses 66%-32%.
Sen. Klobuchar is the 64th superdelegate to endorse Obama since Feb. 5. Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey was the 64th last Friday.
DeClinonize! Obama Casey 2008!— Peter of Manassas- Good! The gig is up Clintons. If she had a realistic chance of winning I would endorse her keeping this going. But she has to win everything, and still bribe superdelegates to vote for her. This seems underhanded, and it runs the risk of turning off a large part of the party. Give up, not for the sake of the party....but because YOU CAN'T WIN!— atlmario
- Good! The gig is up Clintons. If she had a realistic chance of winning I would endorse her keeping this going. But she has to win everything, and still bribe superdelegates to vote for her. This seems underhanded, and it runs the risk of turning off a large part of the party. Give up, not for the sake of the party....but because YOU CAN'T WIN!— atlmario
- Tom, You need to chill out in your enthusiasm for OBAMA, you are getting predictable.— mjn
- If the only bad thing we have on Obama is a stupid comment his ex pastor said, then we have nothing on him! We should judge him by what HE SAYS.. If you look at both Hill and Bill records, its all LIE LIE LIE from their own mouths. Vote Obama! Lets show TX and Ohio we aint following for the Billary games.— lexus817
When was the last time a big name went public for Hillary? Nutter committed back in December. When was the last time for Hillary?- http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/56968— bertg234
- Tom, KEEP UP just POSTING those who have male crushes on OBAMA.— mjn
- notice there are NOT very many comments. What is that about?— mjn
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Thomas Fitzgerald joined The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2000, and has covered Harrisburg as well as city, state and national politics for the newspaper. He was a “boy on the bus” in the 2004 presidential campaign and during primary contests in 2000 and 1996.
Nathan Gorenstein has covered politics and government in the city, state and nation for the Inquirer. He's worked in the city hall bureau, had a stint on the business desk, and once covered the suburbs. After serving as assistant regional editor, he was named editor of the "Politics" web site.
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