Superdelegates Brennan and Bordallo Endorse Obama
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Democratic Chairman Scott Brennan will announce on Tuesday his endorsement of Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination, The Associated Press has learned.
The decision adds more momentum for Obama in an important swing state likely to be hard fought in November.
Obama leads Hillary Rodham Clinton nationally in the tally of superdelegates — elected officials and party leaders who are not bound by primary or caucus results.
Obama has plenty to be encouraged about as he surveys the political landscape in Iowa. His campaign got a major boost in January with his solid win in Iowa's leadoff precinct caucuses, which propelled him to front-runner status and put a significant dent in Clinton's hopes.
Now he has endorsements from seven of Iowa's 11 superdelegates, compared to Clinton's three. Sen. Tom Harkin is Iowa's only uncommitted superdelegate.
CHICAGO, IL – Guam Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo endorsed Barack Obama today, saying she believes he is the right candidate to move our nation forward.
“Today I have pledged my support as a superdelegate to Senator Barack Obama. Senator Obama offers us the leadership needed to address the challenges Guam and our nation will face in the coming years.
Senator Obama is working very closely with Senator Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and other Senate leaders to secure more support for H.R. 1595, the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act. Senator Obama fully understands and supports the efforts to seek full recognition for the patriotism and suffering endured by the people of Guam during enemy occupation in World War II.
Senator Obama has also pledged to help improve Guam's economy, including through opportunities with the military build-up—an issue I have worked very hard on since taking office—and I believe he is the right candidate to help move Guam and our nation forward given the challenges we face in our world today.”
Senator Obama said, “I thank Congresswoman Bordallo for her support. Senator Bordallo has been fighting to ensure that the people of Guam have a voice in Washington. I look forward to working with her to ensure that young people in Guam have the education and opportunities they need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.”
Bordallo is the 306.5th superdelegate to endorse Obama, who is 107 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.
