Monthly Archives: April 2008

Democratic Convention Watch: Mr. Super’s take on where undeclared supers stand

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Mr. Super’s take on where undeclared supers stand

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If anybody knows superdelegates it’s Mr. Super. In his latest post he gives a rundown of where he thinks the remaining superdelegates are in their decision.

Governors (7): All Pelosi Club members, though Kentucky’s Steve Beshear could conceivably endorse Senator Clinton, and North Carolina’s Mike Easley could endorse Senator Obama. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Michigan challenge filed

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Michigan challenge filed

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One of those 1/2 delegate proposals is out there again:

In the latest bid to get Michigan’s delegates seated at the Democratic convention, the AP reports that a top Clinton supporter has filed a challenge to the DNC that would send 28 unpledged superdelegates and 128 pledged delegates to the convention in Denver. DNC member Joel Ferguson’s plan calls for delegates to be allocated based on the results of the Michigan Democratic primary, which Clinton won, although neither candidate campaigned in the state. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Wednesday’s Superdelegate Summary

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Wednesday’s Superdelegate Summary

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Gov. Brad Henry of Oklahoma for Obama
Rep. John Tanner of Tennessee for Clinton
DNC member Audra Ostergard of Nebraska for Obama

Current count: Clinton: 256, Obama: 233 Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Pennsylvania Primary Results

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Pennsylvania Primary Results

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The 158 delegates are divided as follows: 55 delegates will be determined by the state-wide vote, broken up into two separate groups of 35 and 20 delegates. The other 103 are determined by vote totals in each congressional district, from a low of 3 delegates in PA-9 to a high of 9 delegates in PA-2.

Update: 9:30 PM Wednesday. Clinton wins. Lead at 9.3%. Spread at 215,000 votes. (Vote tallies from CNN). Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Michigan update

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Michigan update

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I don’t know if this article came out of any “official” results, but the Michigan Uncommitted delegate situation is still, well, I don’t quite know what to call it:

In the end, supporters of Obama won half of the 36 Uncommitted delegate seats, while union-backed candidates won the rest. It was a bitter pill for the new Democrats, who felt that all 36 slots should go to true-blue Obama fans.

Although most of the Uncommitted delegates said they would support Obama, there is suspicion that many of those not endorsed by the Obama group actually support New York Sen. Hillary Clinton. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: What Supers are Watching for on Tuesday

Monday, April 21, 2008

What Supers are Watching for on Tuesday

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Hello friends and neighbors – Mr. Super here with some commentary heading into the Pennsylvania primary.

As we head into Tuesday’s balloting, there are two things that Superdelegates like me will be looking for: electability and Party unity. Who is the stronger candidate in both categories? Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: DNCC Introduces Convention 101

Monday, April 21, 2008

DNCC Introduces Convention 101

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The DNCC will announce a new addition to their website today called Convention 101.
DCW got an exclusive peek and we know it will be a favorite for all of our readers.

Laid out as a series of educational lessons, “Convention 101” includes information on the extensive planning process that takes place in advance of the Convention and what happens and when during the four-day event. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Avs Win Series… Daughtry Wins Walleye

Monday, April 21, 2008

Avs Win Series… Daughtry Wins Walleye

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On Saturday night the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2. With their win the Avs move on to the next round of the playoffs against either the Stars or the Red Wings. And Leah Daughtry wins the Friendly Wager with the Republican National Convention CEO Maria Ceno.

In what could only be interpreted as foreshadowing of things to come, the Colorado Avalanche triumphed over the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center Saturday night to win the Western Conference Quarter-Finals. Before the series began, we made a friendly wager with our counterparts at the Republican National Convention Committee in Minneapolis-St. Paul on the outcome of the series, offering up Colorado steak to their Minnesota walleye. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Three Hawaii superdelegates still to be named

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Three Hawaii superdelegates still to be named

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Hawaii has a special present for the superdelegate trackers: Not just an add-on, but 3 new superdelegates are coming from Hawaii:

Local Obama and Clinton supporters have been quietly doing outreach behind the scenes. Many activists are also trying to influence delegates to the state convention, where the party chair, vice chair and an unpledged add-on superdelegate will be selected. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Michigan update

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Michigan update

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While final results won’t be available until tomorrow, indications are that Obama picked up most, but not necessarily all, of the 36 Uncommitted delegates up-for-grabs this weekend. In CD 9:

Sen. Hillary Clinton was awarded three delegates and three others were elected as uncommitted delegates, although two of them promised to support Sen. Barack Obama at the convention. – Detroit Free Press. Continue Reading...

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