AP: On Eve Of Caucuses, Washington Guv Gregoire For Obama
AP reports that Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire endorsed Barack Obama for president today, "providing a last-minute lift to the Illinois senator on the eve of the state's hotly contested Democratic caucuses."
The AP writes that it was a tough decision for the female governor; the state's two female senators -- Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell -- are with Hillary Clinton. "But she said Obama is a charismatic and skilled leader who can bring the country together, help solve nagging problems, and restore the country's image abroad."
Gregoire is expected to campaign today with Obama in Seattle. Clinton is also in Washington. Democrats caucus tomorrow in Washington. There are 78 delegates in play.
"I would give him the edge going into Saturday, but caucuses are kind of hard to call," she said, according to the AP.
But she said Obama is a charismatic and skilled leader
Well the former has been established but the latter has not. What does Gov. Gregoire know to support that assumption?
The Governor's decision lacks specifics. These vague, dreamy endorsements seem to reflect the lack of tangible meat on Obama's thin record which is worrisome come November if he gets the nomination.
It looks like the Clinton fundraising must have worked. Their campaign can afford two paid bloggers to trash Obama on this site alone. Do you guys get overtime?
Oh, thanks for letting me know a check is coming from the Clinton Campaign for my remarks. Sorry they upset you.
Bruce, just so you know, sometimes the Clintons don't keep their word. You shoulda got cash up front.
Bruce,
I'm voting for Obama, but if these 2 clowns are typical of his supporters, I may switch back to Hillary. It's funny that while Obams's personal campaign has been much mor positive than the Clintons, I find that his bloggers are far more angry and vindictive than hers.
I find it amusing that you assume that i am an Obama supporter.
I get on my knees for a Clinton