Tag search result for: superdelegates

Hunt: Superdelegate system worked

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:26:31 -0400

Jim Hunt says the superdelegate system worked.

Shuler too busy on Obama question

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:15:39 -0400

U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler is not ready to get on the Barack Obama train.

In a piece in Politico today, a spokesman for the Waynesville Democrat says he hasn't made a decision on what to do now that the Democratic primary is over:

McIntyre backs Obama

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:24:03 -0400

Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre joined the Obama cause today, pledging his support for the Illinois senator.

Barack Obama secured the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night with the last primaries, but McIntyre waited a few days for his endorsement, Barb Barrett reports.

North Carolina's superdelegates

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:57:05 -0400

The superdelegates in North Carolina mostly backed Barack.

Here's a breakdown of the state's 19 superdelegates in the Democratic presidential primary race between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Etheridge to back Obama

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:55:28 -0400

U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge will endorse Barack Obama.

Etheridge announced his choice this morning, three days after Obama sewed up the Democratic nomination.

"This has been an historic primary, and now that all of the voters have had their say it is time for the party to come together and support our nominee, Barack Obama," Etheridge said in a statement. "I look forward to working to elect Sen. Obama and all other Democrats in November."

Burgess backs 'dream ticket'

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:30:13 -0400

Susan Burgess, a superdelegate from Charlotte who supports Hillary Clinton, said she wants the senator to run for vice president this year, and told a member of her staff that morning.

Parker endorses Obama

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:41:02 -0400

David Parker has endorsed Barack Obama.

Offerman endorses Obama

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Muriel Offerman of Raleigh was one of several superdelegates who endorsed Barack Obama Tuesday night after the final Democratic primary results were calculated.

Super's intentions

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:32:33 -0400

Parker to endorse after 10 p.m.

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:14:12 -0400

David Parker's gut is about to report.

Parker is the Statesville lawyer who long relished his status as an uncommitted Democratic superdelegate. Back in February, he said, "Frankly, I'm torn both ways. My mind is with Hillary, my heart is with Obama, and I'm waiting for my gut to report."