Obama Only 166 Delegates Short of the Nomination Now.

[David Zephyr]

According to the New York Times, Senator Barack Obama now has 92% of the 2025 delegates to clinch the nomination. More over, his lead against Hillary Clinton continued to increase today and the distinction now is up to 171! Barack is a mere 166 delegates from taking the prize and has an additional 171 delegate between him an Hillary.

Barack is closer to the 2025 than Hillary is even to Barack.

This thang is over!!!!

http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/delegates/index.html

[TragedyandHope]

1. The end of the beginning

[tabatha]

2. His site says 160.

[Major Hogwash]

3. They haven't caught up to all of the super d's who have endorsed Obama yet.

Is probably why.

[David Zephyr]

9. 160 it is, tabatha! I'll take it!

:bounce:

[grantcart]

4. another SD came in now 165

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=5901997&mesg_id=5901997

[NJmaverick]

5. Please support Hillary, we backed a loser

If help us to steal the nomination, on her behalf, our mistake will not be a total loss.

[quakerboy]

15. um

:wtf:

[tabatha]

16. Huh?

Don't understand.

[NJmaverick]

17. That's their appeal as to why we should listen to them

[oldpol]

6. his website says 160 :)

Hawaii Congresswoman Mazie Hirono Endorses Barack Obama; Delegate Countdown - 160 To Go
by Christopher HassFriday, May 09, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Hawaii Congresswoman Mazie Hirono announced her support for Barack Obama today, citing his ability to unite the Democratic Party and bring about real change:

Today I announce my endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States. I do so after watching these historic campaigns unfold across our country, where hundreds of thousands of people participated as never before. It is clear that Americans want our country back on a course of hope and opportunity.

I make my announcement with deep respect and admiration for Hillary Clinton. She is an extraordinary woman. However, it is time to unite the party behind Senator Obama and to use our energy and resources to defeat Senator John McCain. Barack Obama can unite our Party and our country and bring about the positive changes Americans want.

Of course, all of us are especially proud of Senator Obama's deep roots here in our state, and overwhelmingly embraced his candidacy in our recent caucus. His love for Hawaii and understanding of its diversity have given him a foundation for understanding the diversity of our country. I am proud to endorse Senator Obama and I look forward to a winning campaign.
Hirono is the 271st superdelegate to endorse Barack Obama. Obama is 160 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.
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New Mexico Superdelegate Endorses Obama; Delegate Countdown - 161 To Go
by Christopher HassFriday, May 09, 2008 at 02:10 PM
The New Mexico Independent has just announced:

Laurie Weahkee, New Mexico's newest -- and most coveted -- super delegate, just threw her support behind Obama.

"After the primary elections in Indiana and North Carolina, it is now absolutely clear that Barack Obama will be our nominee," Weahkee, lead organizer for the Native American Voters Alliance, writes in a statement e-mailed to the Independent. She adds, "Obama has proven that he can campaign in a difficult environment and still inspire thousands of new voices to take part in the democratic process."

You can read the full interview with Weahkee in which she explains how she decided to endorse Barack.

Laurie Weahkee is the 270th superdelegate to endorse Barack Obama. Obama is 161 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.
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South Carolina Superdelegate Endorses Obama; Delegate Countdown - 162 To Go
by Christopher HassFriday, May 09, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Today, Wilber Lee Jeffcoat, the Democratic Party Vice Chair in South Carolina and Democratic superdelegate endorsed Barack Obama. In endorsing Barack, Jeffcoat explained:

Barack Obama inspired thousands of new voters in my state of South Carolina to get involved in our democratic process and I am proud to announce my endorsement today. With Barack Obama as our nominee, we can bring more and more new voters out to become involved and have their voices heard. Obama has worked his whole life to unite people from all backgrounds and walks of life for change, he has done that in this campaign and he will continue to do that as President. I am excited to join his campaign today.
Jeffcoat is the 269h superdelegate to endorse Barack Obama. Obama is 162 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.
California Superdelegate Endorses Obama; Delegate Countdown - 163 To Go
by Sam Graham-FelsenFriday, May 09, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Chicago, IL – Today, California DNC Member and superdelegate Ed Espinoza endorsed Barack Obama, citing his judgment, character, and ability to unite our country for change.

Espinoza is the 268th superdelegate to endorse Barack Obama. Obama is 163 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Espinoza said, “I am endorsing Barack Obama today because throughout this process I have seen him show a judgment and character that we need in our next president. From day one he opposed the Iraq war and has a plan to end the war in a responsible way and bring our sons and daughters home. He has shown he has the character to lead our great nation, from his choice to spend his career serving people in the poorest communities in Chicago to his commitment to speaking truth to the American people, even when it isn’t politically convenient to do so. To unify the country at this time in our history we need a president who has these qualities, and that is why I am proud to endorse him today. My good friend Bill Richardson, who backed Obama some weeks ago, knows what it takes to lead and I trust his judgment in this decision as well. I look forward to working with this great movement to bring victory in November.”
AFGE President and Superdelegate John Gage Endorses Obama; Delegate Countdown - 162 To Go
by Sam Graham-FelsenFriday, May 09, 2008 at 08:36 AM
The AP reports that the American Federation of Government Employees and its President, John Gage, have endorsed Barack Obama. With Gage's superdelegate support, Obama now needs only 162 delegates to secure the nomination...

[David Zephyr]

10. Welcome to the DU, oldpol! And thanks for the updates, too.

:hi:

[Zachstar]

7. Just 11 days to the 20th!

[David Zephyr]

19. Eleven days!

That's sweet.

[Major Hogwash]

8. It's amazing, isn't it?

Not going to wait for West Virginia.

Hahahahaha.

[Cali_Democrat]

11. Hillary won't drop out even if Obama reaches 2025.

We need to face the facts folks. Hillary is a voracious beast. This thing is going all the way to the convention, sorry to burst your bubbles.

Even if he reaches 2025, Hillary will say he needs 2109 because of Florida and Michigan. Even if he gets that, Hillary will try to poach his delegates.

Also, there's a good possibility some of the super delegates may not come out until the convention because of threats and intimidation by Clinton. Sorry folks, Hillary will take this all the way to the convention.

[Major Hogwash]

12. She'll be clutching around Obama's ankles when he takes the oath next January.

That's okay, he is strong enough to drag her along for awhile longer.

[SoonerPride]

13. I agree.

She will not stop nor quit.

There will be floor fight and a walkout of her pots and pans banging minions.

[doublethink]

14. Here's Hillary saying the goal is 2025 .........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OsYnegoV28

Oh yeah ... Hillary AGAIN trying to change the rules to suit herself. Ain't gonna happen. It's over at 2025 Peace.

[Kadie]

18. Maybe her goal is to campaign until the year 2025?

:think:

[David Zephyr]

21. Reminds me of the old 1960's song "In the Year of 2525"

Where's the gong when you need it?

[Coexist]

20. Clinton's double digit win in Ohio is officially gone... check this out!

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/9/19758/84424/696/512899

The new official results are 1,259,620 to 1,055,769 for a difference of 203,851 (I had to add the districts up individually since I couldn't find statewide totals anywhere). That's a change of 26,022 toward Obama. The lead for Clinton is at a final margin of 8.8%, so I guess she didn't get that double digit victory in Ohio after all. Looks like there were lots of provisionals and absentee for Obama that didn't get counted on election night.

West Virginia is also coming up. With 660,000 resgistered Democrats and assuming a huge turnout, we get about 300,000 votes. If Clinton wins by 20%, that's a 60,000 vote margin. She's already lost a big chunk of that (26,000) with the Ohio official update. That's means the popular vote totals won't change much after West Virginia vote on Tuesday (for those who are even paying attention).

[David Zephyr]

22. Thanks for the updated stats from Ohio, FLDem5.

26,022 more votes for Senator Obama. Nice!