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Pro-Hillary Super-Del Defects To Obama, Putting Him A Dozen Away From Nomination

By Eric Kleefeld - June 3, 2008, 5:49PM

In a further sign that that party is uniting around Barack Obama in order to prevent Hillary Clinton from taking the fight past tonight, Hillary has just lost a high-profile liberal member of Congress who supported her: Maxine Waters of California, who has just re-endorsed for Barack Obama.

"As an outspoken advocate on issues critical to women and children, I have great admiration for Senator Clinton and know first-hand her commitment to our country," Waters said in a statement released by the Obama campaign.

"However, our nation is at crossroads. Now is the time for us to unite so that real change is possible in November."

According to the Obama camp's math, he is only 12 delegates away from securing the nomination, including Waters and three super-dels from Delaware in their latest e-mail release.

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Dennis Moore from Kansas for Obama:

http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/647792.html

Posted by jeepdad1
June 3, 2008 5:52 PM | Reply | Permalink

Wow! All of the candidates have been so close in delegates, I can't believe it's almost over! Now, for the VP's. There is a new Vice President poll that started last week at:

http://www.votenic.com

Votenic.com also holds a 2008 Presidential Election Weekly Poll.
The results from each week are posted every Wednesday evening, so get your vote in for the week!

Posted by Barack in reply to a comment from jeepdad1
June 3, 2008 6:06 PM | Reply | Permalink

Well, I 'll give this. You picked a good name this time.

Doesn't matter.

You'll be banned again within 1/2 hour.

Posted by thejoshuablog in reply to a comment from Barack
June 3, 2008 6:51 PM | Reply | Permalink

I thought you supported me!

Posted by Barack in reply to a comment from thejoshuablog
June 3, 2008 6:53 PM | Reply | Permalink

Nothing can stop Barack!

Posted by Barack in reply to a comment from thejoshuablog
June 3, 2008 6:55 PM | Reply | Permalink

Pop.

Pop.Pop.

Pop.Pop.Pop.Pop.

Pop.Pop.Pop.Pop.Pop.Pop.Pop.Pop.

Isn't it musical?

That's the sound of THO4HILLARYCLINTON's, Lalo35adm's, gotalife's, HillaryClinton08's, dijamo's, readytoblowagasket's,
RaeKa's, "Present"'s, fogu2's & blank's heads exploding.

Pop.

There goes Otto F's.

Posted by thejoshuablog in reply to a comment from jeepdad1
June 3, 2008 6:45 PM | Reply | Permalink

yeah.... go ahead...

he who laughs last....

Posted by RaeKa in reply to a comment from thejoshuablog
June 3, 2008 7:33 PM | Reply | Permalink

That would be us, Rae.

Posted by douglasfactors in reply to a comment from RaeKa
June 3, 2008 7:35 PM | Reply | Permalink

All the way to the White House with that tall skinny black guy!

Eat shit & die you racist hater.

Posted by thejoshuablog in reply to a comment from RaeKa
June 3, 2008 7:40 PM | Reply | Permalink

Have no fear, we will be laughing at you then too.

Posted by Lestatdelc in reply to a comment from RaeKa
June 3, 2008 8:28 PM | Reply | Permalink

Or, there's the vote Green alternative.

Posted by socraticgadfly in reply to a comment from thejoshuablog
June 3, 2008 8:11 PM | Reply | Permalink

Maxine! Thanks for doing this, Ms. Waters.

I'm guessing this thing is going to be sewn up before the polls close.

When is Mavericky McSame's speech going to be tonight?

8 PM?

Posted by CT Voter
June 3, 2008 5:52 PM | Reply | Permalink

Indeed, I tip my hat to Rep Waters. Meanwhile, I have to imagine that Taylor Marsh's head just exploded.

Posted by A Missouri voter in reply to a comment from CT Voter
June 3, 2008 6:03 PM | Reply | Permalink

Hah!~

Well, we know that Walters is now a Judas, right?

You haven't been around too much. Are you actually getting work done during the end of this circus?

Posted by CT Voter in reply to a comment from A Missouri voter
June 3, 2008 6:14 PM | Reply | Permalink

There is a real tension here today, because I am fascinated by the superdelegate movement, but the summer submission deadline for NCI grants is Thursday, and my grant is not quite finished yet. As such, I am having to sneak furtive peeks at the news and then get back to writing up proposed experiments.

Posted by A Missouri voter in reply to a comment from CT Voter
June 3, 2008 6:27 PM | Reply | Permalink

With ya! But, I can't tear my eyes and ears away. History in the making!

Posted by CarolBG in reply to a comment from A Missouri voter
June 3, 2008 7:29 PM | Reply | Permalink

BO-mentum!!!

Posted by DaddyD
June 3, 2008 5:53 PM | Reply | Permalink

Something smells about that phrase.

Posted by Constantinople in reply to a comment from DaddyD
June 3, 2008 6:45 PM | Reply | Permalink

Reminded me of Pepto-Bismol.

Posted by thejoshuablog in reply to a comment from Constantinople
June 3, 2008 7:41 PM | Reply | Permalink

This is really great. It will be so nice for Obama to cross the finish line at the end of the primary race as the clear winner. Then we can finally stop hearing from Mark Penn, Terry McAuliffe, and Harold Ickes...

Posted by drgarage
June 3, 2008 5:54 PM | Reply | Permalink

OMG! MAXINE WATERS HAS SWITCHED SIDES!!!!!!!!

I'M HAVING A HEART ATTACK! CALL THE PARAMEDICS!!!!

Posted by Mitchum22
June 3, 2008 5:55 PM | Reply | Permalink

I'd rather watch you twitch.

Posted by PistonMoaned in reply to a comment from Mitchum22
June 3, 2008 6:35 PM | Reply | Permalink

And take time away from your blow-up doll??

Posted by Mitchum22 in reply to a comment from PistonMoaned
June 3, 2008 7:35 PM | Reply | Permalink

The official line from demconwatch.com:

Obama leads today's superdelegate count with 19 endorsements (15.5 superdelegate votes) Clinton has one endorsement from a Florida superdelegate for .5 superdelegate votes. She has also lost 3 endorsements for a total of -2.5 votes

Which does NOT include this, also from their website:

Update: The Obama Campaign has just issued a press release with 10 additional Edwards delegates that have switched their vote to Obama. We are working with Green Papers to make an update.
Reported upcoming endorsements: Sen Herb Kohl (WI), Rep. Jerry McNerney (CA), DNC Ralph Dawson (NY), Gov. Bill Ritter (CO), Sen Ken Salazar (CO), Gov. Brian Schweitzer (MT), Sen. Max Baucus (MT), Sen. Jon Tester (MT), Dennis McDonald (MT) and Margaret Campbell who endorsed Obama but had to back down due to her vice-chair position in the Montana Democratic Party.

Posted by DaddyD
June 3, 2008 5:55 PM | Reply | Permalink

SLOW DOWN, Superdelegates!

Posted by hyperRevue
June 3, 2008 5:55 PM | Reply | Permalink

Never thought you'd say that, did you? ;)

Posted by Aubie84 in reply to a comment from hyperRevue
June 3, 2008 6:45 PM | Reply | Permalink

Awesome. I was worried he'd be just short by the end of the day. He'll cross the threshold with MT/SD delegates. Good stuff.

Posted by middlenamesareseriousbusiness
June 3, 2008 5:56 PM | Reply | Permalink

Whooo wheeeeee!

Posted by Agrippina
June 3, 2008 5:56 PM | Reply | Permalink

There hasn't been any doubt for a month. Once Obama destroyed the witch in NC and almost won in IN, this thing has been over. Watching the delegate count edge toward the majority is like counting down the minutes til the sun sets. Since May 6th, it has just a matter of time.

Posted by BlueToTheCore
June 3, 2008 5:57 PM | Reply | Permalink

Who could destroy a witch, but a warlock?

Posted by Constantinople in reply to a comment from BlueToTheCore
June 3, 2008 6:46 PM | Reply | Permalink

Duh.

How about, oh, I don't know....DOROTHY?

Posted by JennOfArk in reply to a comment from Constantinople
June 3, 2008 7:38 PM | Reply | Permalink

Herself.

Posted by Zell in reply to a comment from Constantinople
June 3, 2008 7:46 PM | Reply | Permalink

We can enjoy the Obama victories tonight without calling Senator Clinton a witch. It makes you, Obama and the party uglier.

Please stop.

Posted by Lestatdelc in reply to a comment from BlueToTheCore
June 3, 2008 8:22 PM | Reply | Permalink

So she can concede tonight right?

Posted by Publicola Hussein
June 3, 2008 5:59 PM | Reply | Permalink

NEVER!

But, it doesn't matter. The world will move on without Hillary having to actually deal with reality.

And she will become progressively irrelevant. Which is truly hell for a narcissist.

Posted by CarolBG in reply to a comment from Publicola Hussein
June 3, 2008 7:33 PM | Reply | Permalink

We're watching the ball drop -- not for a new year, but for a new era.

Posted by Bat Guano
June 3, 2008 5:59 PM | Reply | Permalink

It's been a loooong wait. Savor it. I know I am!

Posted by JamOwnIt
June 3, 2008 6:01 PM | Reply | Permalink

This is so awesome. This is really more than I expected - but the party has united around Obama as of today.

What she wants is irrelevant.

the Clintons are irrelevant! The DLC is dead, long live the DNC and long live US!!

Posted by HusseinTenaX
June 3, 2008 6:01 PM | Reply | Permalink

I'm with you on the consequences of this. Particularly, if the SDs switching over from HRC is a deluge.

Posted by lipme neocon in reply to a comment from HusseinTenaX
June 3, 2008 6:08 PM | Reply | Permalink

A deluge we would all welcome!

Welcome to the Deluge!

Posted by TheraP in reply to a comment from lipme neocon
June 3, 2008 6:17 PM | Reply | Permalink

The party is most certainly not uniting around Obama. That is just your head spinning circles like Linda Blair.

I urge all 18 million Clinton supporters to sit out the election.

Democratic Conscientious Objectors unite!

Posted by fogu2 in reply to a comment from HusseinTenaX
June 3, 2008 7:42 PM | Reply | Permalink

What a beautiful day.

Posted by codegen86
June 3, 2008 6:02 PM | Reply | Permalink

Sho' is.

Posted by Evainne in reply to a comment from codegen86
June 3, 2008 6:32 PM | Reply | Permalink

A most excellent day.

Posted by articleman in reply to a comment from Evainne
June 3, 2008 7:06 PM | Reply | Permalink

Cheers!

Posted by CarolBG in reply to a comment from articleman
June 3, 2008 7:35 PM | Reply | Permalink

Holy Flood of Superdels, Batman! This things going to be over before the polls even close!!!

Posted by Opus Hussein X
June 3, 2008 6:03 PM | Reply | Permalink

There were all the whispers about this possibility and then there was all the pooh poohing.

I didn't expect this but I'm so grateful. Its rather nice to have them do something right, finally.

Thank you Democratic big wigs - keep this right the hell up, please.

Posted by HusseinTenaX in reply to a comment from Opus Hussein X
June 3, 2008 6:05 PM | Reply | Permalink

Well I guess its President MR. WHITEY who will be our next president, (John McCain) cuz OBAMA has so much trash coming out this summer and Fall!

Get my POPCORN READY!!!

Hahahahah

Rae

Posted by RaeKa
June 3, 2008 6:03 PM | Reply | Permalink

More talking points for you:

http://www.americannaziparty.com/

Posted by PistonMoaned in reply to a comment from RaeKa
June 3, 2008 6:08 PM | Reply | Permalink

Your Mothership has arrived, RaeKa! Here, drink this, lay back, and dream of an Obama-less world!

Posted by Bat Guano in reply to a comment from RaeKa
June 3, 2008 6:13 PM | Reply | Permalink

Yes, that's right, President Obama's Lord High Flashmaster of Funk, George Clinton, is piloting the Mothership to take RaeK away. RaeK's been targeted by Secretary of Kill Whitey Mumia.

Posted by JennOfArk in reply to a comment from Bat Guano
June 3, 2008 7:42 PM | Reply | Permalink

I was thinking more of the Heaven's Gate mothership.

Posted by Bat Guano in reply to a comment from JennOfArk
June 3, 2008 8:00 PM | Reply | Permalink

Hateful Troll.

You'll fit right in with McSame and the Repubs.

Begone Satan!

Posted by Buckeye Terrorist Fist Jab Nation in reply to a comment from RaeKa
June 3, 2008 6:23 PM | Reply | Permalink

I will say it again, Rae - GO FUCK YOURSELF! You are a racist pig and I forbid you from voting for Obama in November - I'm sure John McCain will be more than happy to have you.

Posted by Carol Soprano in reply to a comment from RaeKa
June 3, 2008 6:35 PM | Reply | Permalink

Nicely put Carol! I can see why you were missed.

Posted by Jeppy in reply to a comment from Carol Soprano
June 3, 2008 6:52 PM | Reply | Permalink

"Get my POPCORN READY!!!"

Take that popcorn and stick it between your diseased buttcheeks - only inbreds believe unsubstantiated smears.

Posted by Humanity_Critic in reply to a comment from RaeKa
June 3, 2008 6:39 PM | Reply | Permalink

Conventional wisdom on MSNBC, is that Obama will roll out Super Dels, until they feel like Mont or SD can put him over the top.

Pretty exciting. Lots of first's today.

First African American to get the nomination.

First post Vietnam war era nominee. Obama was too young to be drafted and the Republicans won't be able to use lack of military service against him.

A semi generational flip. First non-Boomer.

Posted by Agrippina
June 3, 2008 6:03 PM | Reply | Permalink

Republicans won't be able to use lack of military service against him.

McCain's already doing it

Posted by Constantinople in reply to a comment from Agrippina
June 3, 2008 6:55 PM | Reply | Permalink

This is so refreshing after agonizing through the "drip, drip, drip" of the last couple of weeks.

Posted by FritzTheCat
June 3, 2008 6:04 PM | Reply | Permalink

I shit you not.

Posted by Bar Kafka in reply to a comment from FritzTheCat
June 3, 2008 6:29 PM | Reply | Permalink

Avatar and response.

ROTFL!

Posted by Evainne in reply to a comment from Bar Kafka
June 3, 2008 6:32 PM | Reply | Permalink

Hillaryis44 has crashed.

Posted by hyperRevue
June 3, 2008 6:05 PM | Reply | Permalink

Ah, damn. It's back.

Posted by hyperRevue in reply to a comment from hyperRevue
June 3, 2008 6:07 PM | Reply | Permalink

That's OK; their candidate crashed a while back, and hasn't really come back yet.

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