Superdelegates: +1 for Obama so far today

Obama picked up yet another superdelegate endorsement this morning from Native American activist Kalyn Free.

"As a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, I am proud of what it means to be an American Indian. I am proud Barack Obama is committed to our unique issues and willing to tackle our toughest problems, from historical inequities and injustices to contemporary issues, like protection of our right to tribal self-determination, access to health care for our elders, and education for our children. Despite the threats that have faced our culture and our people, hope has lifted Indian people through the most difficult times. Because we remain connected to our past, our culture and our communities, we never gave up that hope. American Indians need not just progressive ideas but new and visionary leadership that inspire us to build a better future for all Americans. No President alone can rebuild the American public after eight years of George Bush's disastrous policies and poisonous politics. I support Senator Obama because I believe the only way to rebuild America is to rebuild what makes us great - the hope and drive of the American people.

This of course is not the first Native American SD for Obama

"I [Kalyn Free] am proud to stand in solidarity with another DNC Indian superdelegates Frank LaMere (Winnebago) in support of America's best hope for a better tomorrow, Senator Barack Obama."

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Re: Superdelegates: +1 for Obama so far today (2.00 / 0)

Obama: 285 delegates from 2024.5
Hillary: 416 delegates from 2024.5
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by bosdcla14 on Mon May 05, 2008 at 12:42:44 PM EST

Re: Superdelegates: +1 for Obama so far today (none / 0)

That makes 2 SDs for Obama today.


Hillary: "Her dishonesty is actually honest." -- yellowdem1129
by Kobi on Mon May 05, 2008 at 12:50:59 PM EST

who else? (none / 0)


-- be excellent to each other
by kindthoughts on Mon May 05, 2008 at 12:54:17 PM EST
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Re: Superdelegates: +1 for Obama so far today (none / 0)

who's the other one?

And, did the IL add-ons get added on yet?


by Lawyerish on Mon May 05, 2008 at 12:54:20 PM EST
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Re: Superdelegates: +1 for Obama so far today (none / 0)

Make that 3 SDs today....

Texas Superdelegate Endorses Barack Obama

Indiana Congressman and Superdelegate Baron Hill Endorses Barack Obama for President


Hillary: "Her dishonesty is actually honest." -- yellowdem1129
by Kobi on Mon May 05, 2008 at 12:56:33 PM EST

Re: I do love that sound! (none / 0)

My count has Obama picking up 11 SDs since Friday. And this day is only half over.


Hillary: "Her dishonesty is actually honest." -- yellowdem1129
by Kobi on Mon May 05, 2008 at 01:16:22 PM EST
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Nice (none / 0)

Obama has stuck up for Native American voting rights in holding up the FEC nomination of Hans von Spakovsky, even defying Bush by maintaining the block through an election year.

Von Spakovsky is against tribal reservation photo IDs being legitimate in polling places outside of the reservation they're issued in; this effectively disenfranchises many Native Americans who need to work and live outside the reservation in order to make ends meet.

I'm very proud of Obama's record on Native American issues, and I think, as president, he'll make some progress towards reconciliation... maybe tribes will stop wanting to secede from the union...


In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.
by Dracomicron on Mon May 05, 2008 at 12:58:51 PM EST

Re: Superdelegates: +1 for Obama so far today (none / 0)

He justs picked up 2 in marylan


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by cardboard 1 on Mon May 05, 2008 at 01:00:57 PM EST

I like that SDs from strong HRC states (none / 0)

are going Obama.  It makes the argument that they should operate independently.


by activatedbybush on Mon May 05, 2008 at 01:24:42 PM EST


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