April 9, 2008
Posted: 12:40 PM ET

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(CNN) — The American Postal Workers Union announced Wednesday it is backing Barack Obama, a boost to the Illinois senator two weeks before the crucial April 22 Pennsylvania primary.

“Sen. Obama’s message is one of hope and change,” APWU President William Burrus said in a statement. “His message is special, and the timing is right.”

“We are most impressed by Sen. Obama’s commitment to eradicating the undue influence of special interests in the political process,” he added. “Our current political system does not allow for the voices of average citizens to be heard over the demands of lobbyists and big-money campaign contributors.

APWU is an affiliate of the AFL-CIO which says it represents 300,000 postal workers. The AFL-CIO could not reach an agreement on a primary season endorsement last year, though the more of its branches have endorsed Hillary Clinton than Obama.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Nesa   April 9th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

OBAMA 08!!!

CW4Barak   April 9th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Yeah for Obama….nay for Billary!

Obama '08!

Jack in ND   April 9th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I still want Obama to win, but there is a silver lining to Clinton getting the nomination.

She'll motivate Republicans like only a Clinton can to turnout in November, resulting in Republican gains in Congress…perhaps even a retaking of one or both chambers.

In a deadlocked Congress (and especially in a Republican controlled one)…Hillary won't be able to do anything.

suzy   April 9th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Bob - I don't think that's why……..

Pam Washington   April 9th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Iam so happy to see the postal workers backing Mr Obama. I think he's the right man for the job. I also think he really cares about the American people's. That is what we need, someone who really cares.
Our economy is in such bad state right now, We really need someone who will bring our troops home. I love our troops they are fighting everyday for us and our country. I also have a young niece over there that has a husband that's also over there. They both have a young 2 year old son. May God bless and keep our soliders safe. Obama 08

christine   April 9th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

there goes another support for obama, change is so much needed now

Marine   April 9th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Eliminate the influence of special interests in politics, HAH. Every candidate has been saying that for years but when they get elected they donot walk the walk.

Michael   April 9th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

But wait, ever since Hillary was a little girl all see could remember being was a postman.

Hillary said " I remember sitting on my porch, it was a small porch cause those days, times were hard, we only had two houses then. There I would sit and wait for the postman. He would walk up the drive, give me a big smile. He would spend hours with me telling stories. Then one day as I waited, I noticed the sun starting to set as I looked west towards our neighbors house 4 acres away. As I sat, it dawned on me, he wasn't coming today. As I ran in the house, tears steaming down my face, calling for my dad, I saw my parents sitting by our upstairs fireplace with grief on thier faces. Thats the day they sat me down and broke the horrible news….we getting a P.O Box."

This story was brought to you by..

"Fairytales, you can make them up too"

Justin   April 9th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Just enjoy your ride for now Barack, because it's coming to a screeching halt in November.

Postal Worker Indiana Terry   April 9th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Hillary 08 As a disabiled Vet and a AFL-CIO member an a postal worker I support Hillary. Burrus is black, it didnt suprise me or my co-workers he supports obama even going against the votes of the union for Hillary . Burrus for the last several years has done what he wanted to do and not what the workers wanted and thats the reason why thousand of postal union workers are getting out of the union.

Karen in Cape Cod   April 9th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Has everyone in this country gone mad? This candidate has almost NO experience. I also question his judgement not only about the church he attends but many other issues!

Tom   April 9th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Excellent. Obama is the one who offers genuine, positive leadership to help us make life better for everyone in society and make America a model world citizen again. I'm glad to see more and more groups recognizing this officially.

JOSHUA   April 9th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

OBAMA GO ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE.WELL DESERVED.
YOUR SPEECHES ARE VERY INSPIRATIONAL.WE NEED CHANGE AND HOPE.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.GOD BLESS YOU.

Chuck   April 9th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Good for you Obama. I see many Union workers and organizations are finally finding out that the Clinton's involvement with the sweat shops in Columbia places yet another hole (in addition to Hillary's support for NAFTA) in her claim that she supports and sympathasizes with the American worker.

M. Mitch   April 9th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Hillary is going to go p….l over this. I bet she says their endorsement does not matter.

Raf   April 9th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

when was the last time clinton got an endorsment?

Obama will be President   April 9th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

No one can persuade Clinton to get out of the primary race. But by any metric imaginable, Obama has already won. The superdelegates aren't self-destructive enough to change that, and the sooner they line up behind Obama, the sooner Democrats can focus their fire on the real target: John McCain. Clinton can stick around, but the rest of the party will move on without her.

An Agnostic Democrat   April 9th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

That's because they know who will DELIVER - signed and sealed, baby!

No that would not be the candidate who would de-LIE-ver throughout her whole term. Just think about all the lies (and she's not even very good at lying-we know the tone and facial expressions by heart that accompany them) she's told about her experience (shot down by sniper fire and her own delusional reality no less), who said this or that, who's always been for one thing and against another (while she, of course, takes the opposite view when politically convenient), which part of her husband's policy making she was for and is now opposed to … and the list goes on and on and on …. ad nauseum.

Lisa   April 9th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

He's on his way!!!!

The Austrian   April 9th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Unions are an economic cancer. I don't blame our current troubles solely on them, but they sure do exacerbate them.

Its True   April 9th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Its becoming more and more clear that the Clintons are no longer for the average American citizen. With the Clintons for NAFTA, the 109 million wages, taking lobbyist money, Penns backdoor dealings with Colombia, their long time friendship with Washington has made them adverse to any change people are looking for as the POTUS.

Skipper   April 9th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Unions scam millions from health care premiums paid by their members. Of course unions don't want Clinton, she'll end the need for the premiums with her health care program. Look behind the curtain sheeple!!!

H   April 9th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

OBAMA DOES NOT DESERVE THE ENDORSEMENT OF ANY UNIONS. GUESS HE GAVE A BIG DONATION TO THEM/

Danel   April 9th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Thank you United Postal Union for supporting Obama. Go Obama'08!!

Me   April 9th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

I can see the slogan now … "Go Postal for Obama"

Marc   April 9th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

“Sen. Obama’s message is one of hope and change,” APWU President William Burrus said in a statement. “His message is special, and the timing is right.”

hope, change, special?? More of the same idiotic drivel from those who support Obama but can't articulate anything in particular that resonates with them.

Felly   April 9th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Obama's campaign is a movement and refreshing. He is the real deal with a change we can believe in. Hillary and Bill should go away. Their time has past.

Al Ware   April 9th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

You can't trust the Clintions. Obama is the one!

mary   April 9th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Instead of Obama spending millions on TV ads, maybe he could just pay each individual to vote for him. It sure would help the citizens out. For the right price I would vote for him.

Phillip from Little Rock   April 9th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Go Obama! Hillary would have us all believe that in her gang-infested neighborhood of the Hamptons, the postman has to duck sniper fire to deliver the mail.

OBAMA '08!!

Angel B   April 9th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Hey Bob,

This may be news to you, but Obama has really proven to be a liar..

Examples:

1. Plagiarized speech from a Governor.
2. Lied about how much money he got from Tony Rezko.
3. Lied about being in church when Rev Wright condemend USA.
4.Retracted story to say, was in church but not when he condemned US.
5. Lied about Nafta. Wink Wink to Canada.
6. Lied about his parents and Selma March.
7. Lied about not getting money from Oil companies. Oil companies cannot conribute monies directly but employees of these big oil companies have donated monies to him.
8. Lied about being a Professor at University.

Many more, but you get the picture. Be careful when you use the word liar..

Henry from PA   April 9th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Obama will bring the change that this country needs to come out that mess. Elect Barack Obama for a better future.

Mike   April 9th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Perhaps now Rev. Wright can get a position as Mail Carrier, what next, Obamas own Postage Stamp?

Go Hillary!

Jon, Pittsburgh, PA   April 9th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Do they know that Obama has just decided that PAC money is no good? Do they know he took in plenty during his 2004 Senate race? $1.5 milion or 8% to be exact. Do they know that Clinton has taken less than 1% (0.7%)of her total of more than $180 million raised in this campaign? No, apparently he has either knows and chooses to ignore or he has been misinformed by Obama himself.

Obama changed his mind on PAC money this time around. Some would call that a flip-flop - I do. He's flipped and flopped on just about every issue facing this nation.

Kim   April 9th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Here we go again with another Union, they don't seem to help him, so does not matter (Nevada, Ohio) now Pennsylvania.

Swampdweller   April 9th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

I hope this endorsement translates into votes from the membership. It doesn't always work that way, but it's a significant endorsement regardless.

SS   April 9th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Bravo! Obama is going to make an excellent commander in chief. After yesterdays conference with the General, I believe he is going to represent his platform to its fullest. W007, W007!

Dennis C Retire Veteran in Texas   April 9th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Great for Obama, more and more veterans in this area are supporting Obama and are talking about what can be for a better America.

debra   April 9th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Obama played the postal workers for fools it they think he didn't take money from special interest groups. I know his tv ad says that- but its been proven to be a lie.

Betty   April 9th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Gee, the media golden boy gets another endorsement. I think we're all sick and tired of all the biasmedia coverage by now.

balthus   April 9th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I hope the postal workers help "carry" Obama to victory in PA, and "deliver" the nomination for this charismatic, talented, and ethical candidate!

Eric-PA   April 9th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Boo! Obama is a typical crooked politician that will get nothing done. From what I've witnessed so far, he's a divider, not a uniter. He's a liar!

hrao   April 9th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

That makes sense - two disfucntionals make one disfunctional entity. The post office has never made money in all its existence - Yet postage keeps going up and Obama's raises all this money and his hot air keeps going up. A good match.

debra   April 9th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Obama's a lieing theiving dog. His health care plan sucks. It's no wonder Clinton supporters would go for the more experienced McCain if Clinton doesn't get the nomination. Its obvious to all the Clinton supporters that he shouldn't even be running. It's like children telling their parents what to do. He is like a child trying to tell all the adults what to do. All talk - no experience and doesn't really have any ideas of his own. Trys to please everyone without pleasing anyone. Has taken money from lobiests and then stated he didn't in ads. Hes as much or more a lier than any of them. .

DJ   April 9th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

This should help Obama in the Pennsylvania primary. Time is quickly running out for Hillary Clinton and she probably knows it. She has every right to stay in the race but she has clearly lost the momentum. Barack Obama is a one of a kind leader like no other and the train continues to roll on. YES WE CAN!

Obama 2008

vic nashville,Tn   April 9th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Hillary add one more super delegate today

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   April 9th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Union endorsements are usual for Democratic candidates. Is there a break down of which unions endorsed which candidates? Have any candidates been endorsed by police or first responder unions?

Stand for Something... or Fall for Clinton!!!   April 9th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Is it over yet???

Obama 2008!!!

jj   April 9th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

And they know about the oil companies backing him, right, or maybe they think that they aren't special interest. Get real, he's as greedy as the rest of them. All politicians are crooked. Care to check his IL record and how he got the money to run in the beginning??? He's just like the rest of them, his pretty speechs for change etc, are just that speechs telling people what they want to hear, and not necessarily what will actually happen, for instance, the Canada talk about NAFTA. Says one thing up front to people he is trying to convince and another to people he wants go to bed with.

MJ   April 9th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

give me a break. OBAMA IS THE BIGGEST FAIRYTELL AND AMEDIA CREATION. YOU PEOPLE ARE CLUELESS!!!

Tiachi   April 9th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Right now, Pennsylvania is all that matters and they are pulling for Obama to maintain his lead and advance to the GE… smart folks!

Independent in Florida   April 9th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Hmm.. Good news for Barack, but the Unions have not been that powerful in Nevada and Ohio.

Chriss   April 9th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

The Clintons are all about special interests, especially themselves!

Obama '08

John   April 9th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

NEED NEW AND BETTER WAY NEED CHANGE IN US GOVERMENT THE REST OF THE WORLD WILL BE RIGHT THERE WITH US GET THE RESPECT BACK.

THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN DO THIS IS OBAMA

Michelle   April 9th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Hurray for the Postal Service. They always deliver on time!!!

Obama is the right man and we are the voters we have been waiting for!!! YES WE CAN!

christine   April 9th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

you are the best candidate who can stop special interest in the white house and i am happy for that, special interest in washington has gone out of hand, you go obama, its left to the demo party to pick obama as there candidate, we ne change in our politics this is the time

Pete   April 9th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

That's seeing the forest. I'm a conservative, but there is no denying the fact that Obama's financing comes from average people. I like that.

Karen G   April 9th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Why wasn't this post titled Obama and Clinton win postal indorsment.I see way at the bottom you said most indorsed Clinton.

skh4450IL   April 9th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Keep em' coming!!!

OBAMA 2008

VOTER   April 9th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Obama is the one!!!!

kingsley   April 9th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Well, well, well christmas is sure coming early this year. America is about to dodge a major bullet in economics, good foreign relation and major world peace for eight years. Please rascist America, please, please, please see the light vote for change and not for color. We are going to be better for this if we vote for what is right not what our hate for our fellow brother and sisters drive us to vote. There is something about this Barack Obama guy !

GA teacher   April 9th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Yet another union endorsement for the next president of the United States of America…..Barack Obama!!!!

UD   April 9th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

good!

John   April 9th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Keep on keeping on anv another one

OBAMA O8

Bob Stephens   April 9th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

I guess the postal workers are not crazy about a multi-millionaire running the country and talking out of 3 sides of her mouth.

Anonymous   April 9th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Truly in time comes a great leader, Obama is definitely one in our time.

Michael   April 9th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Always trust the USPS to do the right thing.

Obama 2008

DORIS   April 9th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Obama is a loser - I work for the postal service and I will not give that empty suit my vote. It makes me sick to think of that hateful racist amazon woman OBAMA calls his wife in the white house.

Borha   April 9th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Wish we had many Obama accross the country and take back the administration from certain politicians who got nominated and as soon as they arrive in Washington they change by "special group" no longer the voice of the people who elected them….

Ir's time for real Americans not for "Special" group

Wolf - hope CNN will post this :-)   April 9th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

NOT this veteran….he hasn't done anything for us so far and he isn't about to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And with no meeting regarding Afganistan - what has he done but put through one bill in the US Senate - on his own - and 100% of the money went to the Congo. How did that help our Veterans???

And Bob - let's see - I feel Obama has proven to be a liar also and on issues that are of a great concern to me - racism! Senator Obama flip-flops too much on issues that are important to the nation if he is to be the nominee.

Of course if he is the nominee it means McCain will have the White House, but if Clinton is the nominee a Democrat will be in the White House!

willis, Texas   April 9th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

GOOD NEWS FOR CAMP OBAMA — LOOKING AT HIS OPPONENT:

CAMP HILLARY CAN'T PAY CAMPAIGN DEBT IN VARIOUS STATES!

CAMP HILLARY HAD NOT PAID INSURANCE FOR CAMPAIGN WORKERS!

CAMP HILLARY SPENT $100 MILLION AND COULD NOT ACCOUNT HOW THE MONEY WAS SPENT.

CAMP HILLARY HAS MIS-MANAGED CAMPAIGN WORKERS!

IF HILLARY CAN'T MANAGE HER CAMPAIGN — SHE CAN'T MANAGE THE AFFAIRS OF THE USA. AND THESE ARE "NOT JUST WORDS"!

Marc   April 9th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

The organization may back him, but I can guarantee you the deeply Republican metro area I live in doesn't support Obama.

Ron, TX   April 9th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Go Obama!

mep   April 9th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Can't wait for him to take on McCain…It's coming…And Hillary is going.

Lily   April 9th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Could someone please tell me what the message of hope and change is. I have not seen anything concrete that leads me to believe that he is nothing other than another politician.

trellskig   April 9th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Very smart choice union workers. He will not let you down. He will listen to you and make solid, sound decisions and changes for you and this country.

Obama 08

RK   April 9th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

You're all a bunch of morons. If you think "Bomber" is going to be able to keep his ridiculous promises - then you deserve what you get!!!

Ben Gabson   April 9th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Way to go Fellas! You have have exercised excellent judgment in the wake of the sneaky and unconscionable tactics of the Billary tem. Yes We Can.

OBAMA 08

Concerned Democrat   April 9th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Welcome aboard!!

Obama Fan   April 9th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Go OBAMA!

Debbie,NJ   April 9th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Don't forget the truckers union.

Tom   April 9th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Every day I take a look and every day I see a plethora of Hillary stories and photos on this blog… where is Obama?

Isn't the come from behind, underdog candidate who rudely interrupted Hillary Clinton's coronation newsworthy anymore?

He is the the leader in all fronts of this campaign terefor his ideas and his image should be represented here…right?

CNN, you coverage is neither "tops" or fair.

White for the right candidate   April 9th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Yes we can, you know we can can….

Go Obama!!!

Chinwe GA   April 9th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Good for you OBAMA
God will see you through. You are God sent .
God bless you and your family.
OBAMA 08!!

Deb, IN   April 9th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Well you know what they say about "GOING POSTAL".

RT   April 9th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

“Our current political system does not allow for the voices of average citizens to be heard over the demands of lobbyists and big-money campaign contributors."

AKA: Mark Penn, Howard Wolfson, Bill Clinton ect……

Do you get it yet Clinton supporters? Do you finally get it?

Adam in Indy   April 9th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Union bosses keep backing Obama but Union voters keep backing Hillary… case in point: OHIO.

paulie_nj   April 9th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

At this point I would like to see Obama win the primary so we can watch him crash and burn in the general. Then all of you Obama supporters will be sorry when we get stuck with a republican for another 4 years. Then in 2012, guess what? Obama can't run again cuz Dems won't vote for a candidate who loses in a general election. And guess who will be back? So pretty much either way you slice it: Clinton '08 or Clinton '12.

Jacqueline Samms   April 9th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Hillary is toast!

Sue   April 9th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I really do not care. My union backs Obama and I do not. I will not vote for him. Just because a Union backs candidate each person has their own opinion. We live in America. Still waiting to hear more on Obama and Bill Ayers (sp?). Any word on this CNN?

Ashe   April 9th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

we need more unions to take PA… Obama '08

Grif   April 9th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

I can just see Obama, making your Mail Bags in the years to come.

Mike   April 9th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Another union backs Obama. Another reason to vote McCain.

FELISA   April 9th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

COOL

NJ - New York, NY   April 9th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

"more of its branches have endorsed Hillary Clinton than Obama"

Interesting that we didn't hear about it when they endorsed Clinton.

Hillary '08

Amy in Iowa   April 9th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Yea, and the Postal workers did not get their jobs sold out by NAFTA and the Clintons All other union workers should be strongly behind Obama too.

Lydia Cotton   April 9th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

People are finally getting the picture. America does not want nor need another Clinton in the Big House

Obama 08

United Auto Workers for Obama   April 9th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

We also support you Obama . We are 280,000 strong and we vote for change .

Go Obama 08 !!!!!!

Mike   April 9th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Wonder how much Obama paid for this endorsement. Cant be more than what he "donated" to superdelegates and other unions for their's.

Angel B   April 9th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

These endorsements are really insignificant. They don't swing the vote in any dramatic fashion.
He might have benefited from the Black Panthers endorsement though….

Ross in MD   April 9th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

GREAT!

All Americans should rally behind Obama. He is the one candidate with integrity, vision, and good judgement.

Wanda Reed   April 9th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Oh yeah, just wait and see what happens with an Obama President.

I think the US is in for a big surpise, he doesn't have a clue how to run this country, indeed people really believe he will wave a magic wand and everthing will become a perfect world, ha just wait and see. He is going to go up against the military, the big corporations and change everything. Ha just wait and see.

Willam from Texas   April 9th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Great, an organization who's members coined the term "Going Postal"

What will they do if Hillary gets the nom, go postal?

United Auto Workers for Obama   April 9th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

We are endorsing Obama too. The list grows even more . We are 200,000 strong voting for change .

Go Obama 08 !!!!!!!

SayNoToHillaryBillaryCheslaryClintrous   April 9th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

This is what I am talking about, nice knowing hillary good bye.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   April 9th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Congrats Sen. Obama!

Ito, Yokosuka Japan   April 9th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

I don't know if I would want a bunch of stressed out psychos supporting me.

zorba   April 9th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

That is the main reason I am voting for Obama. We can't change America until we change Washington.

Michael in Lorton, Virginia   April 9th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

They are all coming over……..

Ralph   April 9th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Nice! Very nice!
I think I just heard the gap in PA slam shut.
One more lie from Hillary before the 22nd should cinch it.

Obama 08 & 12

Jim Shimmer   April 9th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Great news.

Obama is indeed godsend. Now see Obama haters bash Obama!

Obama is indeed a once in a lifetime opportunity for president.

YES WE CAN! O yea!

fred   April 9th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Love the headline and then the following at the end!!!

The AFL-CIO could not reach an agreement on a primary season endorsement last year, though the more of its branches have endorsed Hillary Clinton than Obama.

chicago chris   April 9th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

I bet Hillary supporters will call the postal workers un-American now. BOYCOTT THE MAIL! the USPS has been scammed by someone who speaks of hope!!

NickNas   April 9th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Hillabots will say there is something worthless about this I am sure. get ready. this is getting Boring.

fred   April 9th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Love the headline and then the following at the end!!!

The AFL-CIO could not reach an agreement on a primary season endorsement last year, though the more of its branches have endorsed Hillary Clinton than Obama.

Thomas For Hillary   April 9th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Oh please, more of the unions have endorsed Hillary. More branches of the AFL-CIO have endorsed Hillary and just cause the union endorses doesn't mean that everyone in the union will vote for that candidate. Obama is more like the devil sent.

Legare   April 9th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

More good news

MurphyMorseJohnson   April 9th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

God bless the U.S. postal workers–they're in the business of media and definitely know who will and who won't help the economy for the regular working people and the poor.

Counting Down   April 9th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Good for Obama. My husband and his Army buddies (my husband is a is a vet) are for Obama. We need a president with energy and the intelligence to lead.

Thanks APWU!

Alex H   April 9th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

"…more of its branches have endorsed Hillary Clinton than Obama."

Yeah… that was BEFORE Penn.

unions are not stupid   April 9th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

the unions are not so stupid they know she is lying about NAFTA and the trade deal with Columbia

Adam   April 9th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

means nothing.

Oh! The Irony   April 9th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Why is CNN calling the PA primary crucial? I don't see that statement being completley tru from the Obama campaign's view.

honkey white guy from cali   April 9th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Keep the momentum going! thank you very much.

Go Obama 08

McCain Clinton 08   April 9th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

“Our current political system does not allow for the voices of average citizens to be heard over the demands of lobbyists and big-money campaign contributors."
~Like the ones who donate to Hilldog!

T L   April 9th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

More of its branches have endorsed Hillary Clinton than Obama.

Then APWU represents who? Not the majority?

Vig   April 9th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Well, that seals it - it's Hillary for me!

CTC   April 9th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Wow, now that's big.

Veronica   April 9th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Go Obama!

Greg in Memphis, TN   April 9th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Change!!! Yes we want change.

Obama 08!!!

Veterans For Obama   April 9th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Veterans, Postal workers, United Wokers Union….the list just keeps growing!

Obama is a godsend….the right man at the right time!

Bob   April 9th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

GOOD FOR YOU OBAMA. Unions are increasingly realising that your message is resonating better with the Americans than your rivals' tricky personality. Clintons have proved to be liars.

Obama '08

Niky   April 9th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Go Obama!

Wisconsin for Obama   April 9th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Thank God we still have a few people here in america that can see clearly!!!!!

Where did the REAL Democrat Party go?   April 9th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

That's HILARIOUSLY FUNNY—–iradicate the "Special Interests"……where do Americans think all of that fundraising $$ is coming from that is thrown at obama's campaign?? obama's #1 "Special Interest groups" are the Ultra-Liberal Democrats. After THAT, #2 is the Big Oil Special Interests. Get REAL.

Stacy Clarks,   April 9th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

GO BARACK!!!! KEEP BRINGING THEM IN!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

maya   April 9th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

"more of its branches have endorsed Hillary Clinton than Obama."

Says it all.

Don't try and spin this. Thank you.

JAB   April 9th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Well now come on - does that group surprise anyone that they are for Obama - he has made it a race issue you know.

Post master   April 9th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

nice reasoning there… except that he does take money from big business.

Don't quit your day jobs, still need my mail.

Corey, Maryland   April 9th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Yeah Postal Worker!!!

Obama Richardson 08!!!!

Wendy   April 9th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Oh, thanks for letting us know about this relatively unimportant endorsement. By the way, where is the news about Hillary's recent endorsements by more important figures???? Of course, for CNN that's not news as it would paint Hillary in a more positive light.

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