*** Wednesday May 14th Super Delegate Updates***

[grantcart]

According to DemconWatch the most authoritative source on Delegate Matters http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/01/superdelegate-list.html


1) Democrats Abroad Chair Christine Schon Marques Endorses Barack Obama; Delegate Countdown - 136.5 To Go

2) Indiana Congressman Pete Visclosky Endorses Barack Obama; Delegate Countdown - 137 To Go






Obama's website has his magic number at 136.5 DemconWatch 141.5

Magic Number for Pledged Delegate Majority (Pelosi Club) 27.5

[thevoiceofreason]

K&R

Morning Grantcart.

Seems everyone called WV just about right. psifighter on kos hit 20-8 exactly.

[JBoy]

1. Looking good!

[grantcart]

3. After WV expect a bunch today

[cali]

11. I hope so, but it this may be it. Still not too bad.

[hokies4ever]

2. ********U.S. Rep Joe Donnelly endorses Obama********

IN superdelegate. I may be mistaken. This superdelegate may have been counted yesterday.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x5965004

[grantcart]

4. Obama for the day + 2.5

thanks for the update

[WeDidIt]

7. Indiana, so it counts!

Michigan super delegates have no vote at this point, but this one is from IN.

[PBS Poll-435]

6. Indiana NOT MI

:think:

[thevoiceofreason]

10. Demconwatch listed Joe yesterday.

[WeDidIt]

5. Late add-ons from yesterday

Most people didn't know it, but College Democrats of America leaders, and super delegates, http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/13/233315/650/418/515195">Awais Khaleel(WI) and Lauren Wolfe(MI) endoirsed Obama last night. Khaleel will count as one super delegate vote, but Wolfe is from Michigan and thus does not get a vote.

[habitual]

15. i don't see Awais added on DemConWatch... does anyone know

if he was added and just not blogged about? thanx for any info.

[WeDidIt]

16. He was added

Wolfe wasn't.

It's the top blog right now. They added him late last night.

[habitual]

17. thanx, i just saw and was about to answer my own question..

awesome! and they have the vid up too... thanx again.

[grantcart]

18. for those unfamiliar with DemconWatch

http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/01/superdelegate-list.html

[RiverStone]

8. Good - the Obama beat goes on...

He will be our nominee - thanks for sharing :hi:

[caledesi]

9. Woot! NT

[Aloha Spirit]

12. While brushing my teeth, I concluded that Obama needs 6 SDs/day to get 2025 before RBC decision.

Sound right?

Not that this means anything, it was purely something to do while brushing the teeth.

Edit--this includes speculation about PD's on Tuesday.

[thevoiceofreason]

13. Note also TN add-on Vickie Harwell for Clinton

[WeDidIt]

14. +1 for Clinton

Tennessee add-on Vicky Harwell.

[caseycoon]

19. K&R THANKS grantcart! n/t

[nomaco-10]

20. I don't think we'll get that many SD's ......

the early part of this week, perceptions and all. I don't think the SD's want to be perceived as overturning the will of the people of the great state of WV. People have short memories and also have a hard time differentiating between the popular vote and delegates for some reason, wonder why that is?. I can see hillary turning it into the updated florida redux version of 2008.

I look for the flood gates to open up closer to the oregon primary or right after.

[WeDidIt]

21. The flood gates will open before Oregon

He'll ahve over 2000 delegates come May 20.

The reason?

He'll want the voters in Oregon to put him over the top for the nomination. He has to do it on May 20 because of the R&BC meeting on May 31. Unless everybody already knows that it'll go 1/2 vote per delegate in each with the MI uncommitteds going to Obama, he needs to win the nomination before that meeting. On the other hand, if the outcome of that meeting is pretty much known he'll hold back to have the required number on June 3 after South Dakota and Montana vote.

Appearances are everything and if that's the outcome, Hillary gets to go the distance, Obama wins, and everybody got to participate on the Democratic side of things.

[grantcart]

23. I agree and it is well orchestrated just ask Ed Smith undeclared SD from IL

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=5940541&mesg_id=5965469

[bigbrother05]

22. Thanks Grantcart

[me b zola]

24. K&R!

:thumbsup:

[Aloha Spirit]

25. +1 Obama: Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Morgan

[grantcart]

26. tks Obama +2.5 for the day

other SDs listed in the thread were added and counted last night

yesterday was + 5

[Aloha Spirit]

27. Keep an eye on Rep Collin Peterson, MN. His Farm Bill passed by veto-prooof margin today.

[phrigndumass]

28. We're just 10 SDs short of seeing it all the way to 2,025

:thumbsup:

[WA98296]

29. K&R

[grantcart]

30. and no JE is not an Super Delegate

and doesn't have any

He does have 19 Pleged Delegates

[grantcart]

31. Added DNC Lena Taylor (WI) for Obama

Added DNC Lena Taylor (WI) for Obama


Wisconsin Superdelegate for Obama; Delegate Countdown - 133.5 To Go
By Sam Graham-Felsen - May 14th, 2008 at 5:49 pm EDT

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CHICAGO, IL – Today, Wisconsin Superdelegate State Senator Lena Taylor endorsed Barack Obama, citing his ability to unite Americans for change.

Taylor’s endorsement means that Obama has been endorsed by 289.5 superdelegates. Obama is 133.5 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Taylor said, “After much reflection and soul searching I am pleased to announce my endorsement for Senator Barack Obama. After a review of my recent County Executive race I am more aware then ever of the need to galvanize, motivate and inspire political participation by every member of society. Senator Obama has been a lightening rod in the effort to return citizens to the process. He’s awakened a sleeping giant – the people. He has reenergized those weary of politics as we have come to know it by demonstrating both character and personal strength. He has connected with a cross-section of Americans, with a desire to do things better then we have done before. He has an energy and commitment that is inclusive, thoughtful, contagious and deliberate. Senator Obama has the essential skill set to foster positive changes desperately needed for our nation. His track record on policy, his diplomatic approach to conflict resolution and his keen awareness of the issues have positioned him to be the catalyst for change we need. Visionary, courageous and capable, Senator Obama is not only prepared to answer that 3am crisis phone call, he’s smart and experienced enough to avert it. I’m proud to



http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGBlHR

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33. DNC Ficano (MI) ENDORSES OBAMA

Ficano endorses Obama
By TODD SPANGLER • FREE PRESS WASHINGTON STAFF • May 14, 2008


Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano is firmly in Barack Obama's camp.


He made the announcement of his endorsement today following a discussion with Obama before a town hall meeting in Sterling Heights. Ficano is one of the state's 29 superdelegates and becomes the fourth to officially throw his support behind Obama.


Does not count now because MI cannot seat delegates

[grantcart]

34. 5:00 PDT SUMMARY Obama + 3.5 Clinton +1 Obama magic number 133.5

5-14-08 - Added DNC Christine Marques (DA)* for Obama
- Added Rep. Peter Visclosky (IN) for Obama
- Added TN Add-on Vicky Harwell (TN)# for Clinton
- Added DNC Mike Morgan (OK) for Obama
- Added DNC Lena Taylor (WI) for Obama
- Added DNC Robert Ficano (MI) for Obama cannot count at this time