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Today, the Democratic party continued to unify around Barack Obama. Forty seven new superdelegate endorsements were announced today, including that of Ohio Governor Ted Strickland who had been a active supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton throughout the primary process. Earlier today he released the following comments, explaining his choice...
Today, I announce my wholehearted and enthusiastic support for Barack Obama for President of the United States.
Earlier today I talked with Sen. Hillary Clinton. I thanked her for her friendship and the strong effort she put forth in this historic campaign. I pledged to work with her to unify the party and to make sure that Barack Obama wins the presidency.
Ohioans have suffered as a result of the failed policies of the Bush Administration, including job loss as a result of rising fuel prices. Ohioans desperately want real, meaningful change. And I believe Barack Obama will bring that change.
The following superdelegates also endorsed Barack Obama today:
- Rep. Jim Matheson (UT)
- Rep. Jim Inslee (WA)
- Tom Foley (WA)
- Norm Dicks (WA)
- Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa
- Georgia AFL-CIO President Richard Ray
- Sen. Jim Webb (VA)
- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings (FL)
- Rep. Corrine Brown (FL)
- Rep. Kendrick B. Meek (FL)
- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL)
- The entire NY Congressional Delegation (29 members, led by Rep. Charlie Rangel)
- Virginia Democratic Party Chair Dick Cranwell
- Rep. Bob Rankin (CA)
- Rep. Diana DeGette (CO)
- Rep. Zack Space
- Sen. Sherrod Brown
- Ohio Democratic Party Chair Chris Redfern
- DNC Member Garry Shay (CA)
- DNC Member Yolanda Caraway (D.C.)