MyDD :: Swing State Dems Support Clinton Including Key Endorsements

Swing State Dems Support Clinton Including Key Endorsements

by steve468, Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:17:12 PM EST

Over a dozen members of congress from Swing States have come out in support of Hillary Clinton. The letter of endorsement written to other Democrats includes the following names:

We Democrats are justifiably proud of both of our candidates, and if Senator Obama is our Party's nominee, we will enthusiastically support him. But our responsibility is not to choose simply to support the eventual nominee; it is to help select the nominee who is best for our party and best for our country. Our choice is clear: Hillary Clinton is that candidate. We believe she should be your choice as well.

Thank you for consideration.

Sincerely,

Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24)

Rep. Shelley Berkley (NV-01)

Rep. Marion Berry (AR-1)

Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28)

Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY-20)

Rep. Gene Green (TX -29)

Rep. John Hall (NY-19)

Rep. Darlene Hooley (OR-5)

Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11)

Rep. Kendrick B. Meek (FL-17)

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH-11)

Rep. Silvestre Reyes (TX-16)

Rep. Mike Ross (AR-4)

Rep. Joe Sestak (PA-7)

Rep. Ike Skelton (MO-4)

Rep. John Tanner (TN-8)

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20)

Letter of Endorsement

MORE KEY ENDORSEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR HILLARY
1)Former West Virginia Governor Hulett Smith Endorses Hillary for President."Hillary Clinton is a proven and tested leader who is ready to lead on day one. We need a president with the strength and experience to create good paying jobs here at home, and make small town economies a priority again. Hillary's understanding of the challenges facing working families makes her the right choice for West Virginia," said Governor Smith.
Gov. Smith Endorses Hillary

2) WV Senate Majority Leader Truman Chafin Endorses Hillary.West Virginia State Senate Majority Leader H. Truman Chafin endorsed Hillary Clinton for President today at a "Solutions for America" event with President Bill Clinton in Williamson, West Virginia.

"Hillary Clinton is by far the most qualified, dynamic, exciting, and experienced candidate in the race," said Senator Chafin. "West Virginians are looking for a president who will fight for working families and deliver real solutions. Hillary Clinton is ready to take on the tough challenges we face on day one. I am proud to endorse her candidacy."
Truman Chafin Endorses Hillary

3)Former Democratic Party Chair Sally Richardson Endorses Hillary Clinton for President.(Charleston, WV) - Hillary Clinton continues to gain momentum in West Virginia, earning the endorsements of elected officials and leaders throughout the Mountain State. Today, former Chair of the West Virginia State Democratic Executive Committee Sally Richardson announced her support of Hillary Clinton, becoming the fourth former State Democratic Party Chair to endorse Hillary Clinton for President.

"Senator Clinton is the only candidate in the race with a plan to ensure that every American has quality, affordable health care," said Richardson. "She understands the challenges facing working families and is the candidate who is ready to find real solutions starting day one in the White House."
Sally Richardson Endorses Hillary

4)Massachusetts Superdelegate Author Powell Endorses Hillary.
The Clinton Campaign today announced the support of Massachusetts automatic delegate Arthur Powell, after the Massachusetts State Democratic Committee elected him one if its automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
Superdelegate Arthur Powell Endorses Hillary

UPDATE: This Diary is posted on Hillary's website at:

Swing State Dems for Hillary

Tags: Clinton, Swing States, Endorsement (all tags)

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New York's a swing state now? (none / 0)

Really?

She's had most of those endorsements for months.

by bobdoleisevil on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:20:05 PM EST

Re: New York's a swing state now? (2.00 / 1)

Read the diary. Letter of endorsement to other democrats.

Steven Shaman Publisher Skywatch-Media News

by steve468 on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:22:15 PM EST
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Re: New York's a swing state now? (none / 0)

So all she could get was a dozen of them, and about half aren't even from swing states. NY and Texas aren't swing states.

by KevinT on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:45:23 PM EST
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Re: UPDATE: Swing State Dems Support (none / 0)

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2008/05/d oes-clinton-really-lead-in-swing.html

"However, Obama leads 8-2 in states with competitive Senate races, and 5-1 in states with competitive gubernatorial races. If the three types of races are combined, Obama has a tiny, 44-43 edge over Clinton. In races that are classified as "highly competitive" (toss-ups or leaners), Obama's lead is 29-27, though Clinton maintains a 24-21 edge in highly competitive House races."

by Falsehood on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:26:52 PM EST

Re: UPDATE: Swing State Dems Support Clinton Inclu (none / 0)

Err, isn't the real story that she could not get MORE of her congressional supporters to sign such a letter?

I like baked beans.

by SpideyDem on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:28:17 PM EST

Re: UPDATE: Swing State Dems Support Clinton Inclu (none / 0)

Hehe Taylor Marsh and her minions tried and it backfired immensely.

I would say at this point we're starting to see a little desperation on the part of the woman who I support... NY Governor Paterson

by obamaovermccain on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:31:53 PM EST
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yep ... here's one (none / 0)

Jay Inslee (WA-01) is Clinton's state chair, has backed her candidacy from the very start. Yet his name isn't on this letter.

Oh, and he'd be from a swing state if Clinton were the nominee. Which she won't be, so Washington will be solidly blue.

by N in Seattle on Sat May 10, 2008 at 10:29:44 PM EST
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Re: UPDATE: Swing State Dems Support Clinton Inclu (none / 0)

Cool. Will you be posting Obama's somewhat longer list of recent endorsements and superdelegates?

Hooray for John McCain!

by ragekage on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:38:57 PM EST

Just because they say it doesn't make it so (none / 0)

Congresswoman Hooley should check the polling in her state that shows Obama winning easily against McCain and Clinton barely able to hang on to it or in some cases loosing it all together..

Proudly joining the legions of people and states that don't matter on May 20th.

by Obama Independent on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:41:48 PM EST

Re: Just because they say it doesn't make it so (2.00 / 1)

Could be one of the few states that Obama will win in November

Steven Shaman Publisher Skywatch-Media News

by steve468 on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:45:48 PM EST
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Re: Just because they say it doesn't make it so (none / 0)

So says who, skywatch media? :)

"In the primary you should vote with your heart, but in the general, you should vote with your head" Bill Clinton

by venician on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:51:40 PM EST
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Re: Just because they say it doesn't make it so (none / 0)

Hooley is a lame duck (literally - no offense to her), she doesn't care.

I like baked beans.

by SpideyDem on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:52:31 PM EST
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Swing State? (none / 0)

Three of these are from New York. No way it's a swing state. Another three are from Texas, not usually considered a swing state, but perhaps Obama can put it into play this year.

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by soccerandpolitics on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:49:16 PM EST

Hillary Who? (1.00 / 0)

"McSame: He's Constipated and Ready to GO!

by Al Rodgers on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:50:58 PM EST

Re: UPDATE: Swing State Dems Support Clinton Inclu (2.00 / 0)

Obama is 12-0 in superdelegates between yesterday and today. He now leads in superdelegates.

We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.

by politicsmatters on Sat May 10, 2008 at 08:51:05 PM EST

Re: buyer remorse (none / 0)

Buyer's Remorse in California? On 02/05/08, Californians voting in the state's Democratic Presidential Primary backed Hillary Clinton by a 10-point margin. In a new SurveyUSA poll conducted 05/07/08 - 05/08/08, Californians say if given the chance to vote again today, they would choose Barack Obama by a 6-point margin, 49%-43%.

by BDM on Sat May 10, 2008 at 09:28:02 PM EST
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