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Unpledged Washington State Democratic Party Superdelegates.. Oh My!

Submitted by grant on January 30, 2008 - 4:16pm.

Make Your Voice Heard Loud & Clear... Tell The Key Holders That A New Generation Is Ready To Lead!


Updated 2/12/08: Go to this new post for updated delegate counts and new information!

Okay, I'm for Obama, but you already knew that. Here's the deal. Like I said in the previous post, the race for the nomination is likely to be a long one. It is extremely likely that is will drag on past Super Tuesday (Feb 5th) and into Washington State on February 9th.

It's also becoming increasingly possible that, after all 50 states (and American Samoa!) have voted, we still won't have a nominee. What then? Superdelegates.

Check out this Wikipedia article to find out what exactly Superdelegates are but, the short of it is, they're left over from the days when the nominees were chosen in smoke filled back rooms during the party conventions by a bunch of haggling old men. Ain't that democratic! Well, the SDs are the last visages of that (thankfully) by-gone era. They're loyal party members, party heads and elected officials and they hold one fifth (19.6%) of all votes at the convention.

Currently, Clinton has around 200 pledged SDs, Obama has around 100, Edwards around 40 and somewhere between 400-500 SDs are not committed yet. That's where you come in. Write a quick email to these people (cut + paste always works!) and let them know who you support and why.

Here's the list of Washington State Superdelegates for the Democratic Party who have not endorsed anyone at this point. Most are doing web submitted emails these days, so click their name and you'll be taken straight to their site to submit an email. Be brief, extremely nice, and let them know why you want them to support Barack Obama.

The battle for Superdelegates has already begun by each side, but what matters most is what elected officials hear from their constituents.

Elected Officials:
Rep. Rick Larsen (2nd District)
Rep. Brian Baird (3rd District)
Rep. Norm Dicks (6th District)
Rep. Jim McDermott (7th District)
Gov. Chris Gregoire

Democratic National Committee Members:
Dwight Pelz - WA Democratic Party Chair
Eileen Macoll - WA Vice Chair
Ed Cote (coed@pacifier.com)
Sharon Mast (skmast@att.net)
David McDonald (davidm@prestongates.com)



Already Endorsed Obama:
Rep. Adam Smith (WA)
Pat Noter WA DNC Member

Already Endorsed Clinton:
Sen. Maria Cantwell (WA)
Rep. Jay Inslee (WA)
Former Speaker Tom Foley (WA)
Sen. Patty Murray (WA)
Ron Sims (WA)

In another related story, here's another reason to dislike Ron Sims. RON SIMS!!!! (**shakes fist at the sky**)

Related Links:
2008 Democratic Convention Watch - Superdelegates who haven't endorsed
2008 DEMCON - Superdelegate Endorsement List
Wikipedia - Superdelegate

http://www.kcdems.net/LD/?OrgID=41
lists her email as:
skmast@att.net

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 29, 2008 - 10:18am.

Thanks! I added it to the list

Submitted by grant on January 31, 2008 - 5:45am.

Senator Hillary Clinton is probably the most intelligent, educated, and prepared candidate of the field. Granted, she is not one of the radical liberals that could speak out against the corporate controlled system that is skewed against the people in this country but we have been in this fix for a long time--finding someone who speaks out but can't get elected and one that is skilled in doing whatever can be done in such a government mess that we are in.

I would not vote for her just because she is a woman but let's face it, people have been voting for men since our country was founded. It is time that we tapped the high intelligence and preparation of a woman for a change. Maybe her finger would not push the atomic button of war so readily.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 3, 2008 - 12:06pm.

If Hillary is elected president there will have been a Bush or a Clinton in the White House for 32 years. That is nepotism, not democracy. This country needs an inspiring leader, not another President who will continue to divide the nation.

Submitted by Dr. John (not verified) on February 8, 2008 - 4:12pm.

I watched Gregoire and Nickels with some disdain at the rally on Friday for Sen. Obama in Seattle. As they were handing out 'Chris Gregoire, Govener' placards to the crowd, it was a telling sign as people looked slightly confused as to why they were holding them. Both politicians have put their finger in the political wind and are clearly looking down the line to their own re-election. It was the only damper on an otherwise exciting event.

As for the other 2 Senators of Washington, I wonder what their true feelings really are. I remember the Clintons stumping & appearing at fund-raisers to support their campaigns. Political favors are a reality so I wasn't that surprised to find the endorsements going in Sen. Clinton's favour.

But the WA caucus results had the effect of framing all of them as weak leaders. I hope they wake up & examine what they got into public office for in the first place. (How is it that between the lot of them some consensus on a solution to our transportation problems can't be made?) The expectation in my voting friends now is that nothing will be done, much will be promised (AGAIN), preceeding the elections.

Wake up elected officials. We're going to remember in November. Participating in our fine state caucus yesterday reminded me that it is much better to vote FOR someone than it is to vote against. So, political endorsements aside, show us you can bring people together to make solutions. This presidential campaign will continue to be close - you can't count on apathy. We're going to remember in November!

Submitted by Joel (not verified) on February 10, 2008 - 10:26am.

Thank you for providing this list. It is very important that the average citizen contact these "superdelegates" and let them know what we think!!!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 11, 2008 - 2:48pm.

How in the world do you get 32 years?

Bush I: 4 years.
Bill Clinton: 8 years
Bush II: 8 years

For those who are math-challenged, that is 20 years so far.

If Hillary Clinton were to win, that would bring it to 24 years in 2012. If she were to win re-election for 2012 to 2016, that makes 28 years.

That still is not 32 years!

Submitted by binkyman17 (not verified) on February 15, 2008 - 4:26pm.
they're counting George HW Bush's Vice Presidency
Submitted by grant on February 17, 2008 - 7:44pm.

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