Meek for Obama
North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jerry Meek, who is a super delegate, endorsed Sen. Barack Obama today:
Chairman Meek said, “Over the past year, I’ve watched as Barack Obama has drawn countless new people to the political process. Although my position as State Chair has led me to remain neutral through the primary, I’ve quietly celebrated as Barack Obama offered new hope to millions of Americans who have lost faith in the American dream after years of disastrous Republican policies. Rarely does a public servant emerge with Barack Obama’s ability to unite our country and produce real change. With Barack Obama as our nominee, North Carolina can deliver its electoral votes to a Democrat and Democratic candidates up and down the ballot will benefit. Barack Obama offers the best chance to take back the White House, elect countless democrats down-ballot, and breathe new life into the Democratic Party.”
From our friends at the Associated Press:
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ Two Democratic superdelegates from North Carolina have endorsed presidential candidate Barack Obama.State Democratic Party chief Jerry Meek and Cumberland County commissioner Jeanette Council both announced their support for the Illinois senator Wednesday.
Their votes now give Obama the support of eight superdelegates from North Carolina.
Hillary Rodham Clinton won the support of Rep. Heath Shuler for beating Obama in his district. She has the support of three North Carolina superdelegates, including Gov. Mike Easley. There are seven uncommitted superdelegates remaining in the state.
Meek also has the power to recommend four people to fill two positions as unpledged add-on delegates. Those delegates will be selected at the state convention in June.