Ok, Maybe Superdelegates Aren't Worried About Wright
Just when I thought the Wright controversy was affecting superdelegates thoughts on Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), I find out that Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) plans to endorse Obama today.
By MSNBC's tally, Obama now has 245 superdelegates and Clinton has 266. MSNBC also notes that since the Pennsylvania primary, Obama has picked up eight superdelegates and Clinton has gathered just four.
Braley was a staunch supporter of former Sen. John Edwards' (D-N.C.) campaign and had remained neutral since Edwards dropped out. His support is a boost to Obama, who needs to show superdelegates still favor him following the Wright fallout yesterday.
Update: The Politico reports today that many uncommitteds in Congress are already backing Obama but are waiting for the right time to announce their support. Here's the key source:
'The majority of superdelegates I’ve talked to are committed, but it is a matter of timing,' said Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.). 'They’re just preferring to make their decision public after the primaries are over. ... They would like someone else to act for them before they talk about it in the cold light of day.'
Could the timing ever be better than now? If a slew of superdelegates announced their Obama support today or tomorrow, wouldn't it squash the Wright story and any doubts among Democrats that Obama is vulnerable?
Comments:
Posted 04/30/2008 12:08pm with
Thanks Mr. Bruce Braley! This is the message I would like to pass to other superdelegates:
Many people ask why Obama did not leave the church early, but I ask “IF YOU WALK AWAY, HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE UNITY?”
It is absurd to question Obama’s patriotism. Obama’s character, integrity and sea mind demonstrated through this whole drama is what exactly this country needs if we stand any chance at all for a more perfect union. Ordinary person would go away, but this is exactly the difference between an ordinary person and an extraordinary leader whom we can count on for making our country a better place for all.
Posted 04/30/2008 12:13pm with
My husband and I have married for 27 years. In the past few years, I always have a feeling that I don’t know him in many ways. That’s not uncommon even between couples. People are complicated creatures, and one can only be held responsible for one’s own conduct. Parents can not be held responsible for their kids. How can we hold Obama liable for his pastor’s? You people do not care Hillary’s lies, but care Obama’s pastor’s lies?