Obama endorsed by top Edwards advisor

David Bonior announced his support of Senator Barack Obama.
David Bonior, a former congressman and the national campaign manager for Mr. Edwards’s failed bid, said Mr. Obama’s “commanding lead” and “positive campaign” led him to his decision.
“Tuesday was a critical moment in this race,” Mr. Bonior said in a statement. “Because Barack Obama continues to run [...]

Superdelegate Kayln Free supports Obama

Free’s announcement means that Native superdelegates are united behind Barack Obama.
Her endorsement brings solid consensus in support of Obama among all Native superdelegates to the Democratic National Convention this August in Denver.
“I’m seeing a rebirth and reawakening in this country to political activism,” Free, a DNC at-large member, said Monday. “We’re seeing something in this [...]

McGovern switches to Obama

Former Senator George McGovern says that Senator Barack Obama seems certain to win the Democratic nomination.
George McGovern has a history of associations with transformative political figures.
He campaigned at the sides of John F. and Robert Kennedy during their respective runs for the White House, and he’s currently writing a book about Abraham Lincoln.
McGovern thinks Barack [...]