April 23, 2008
Posted: April 23rd, 2008 03:22 PM ET

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 Henry is backing Obama.
Henry is backing Obama.

(CNN) – Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry endorsed Barack Obama's White House bid Wednesday.

"Senator Obama is uniquely positioned to unite our nation and move beyond the divisiveness and partisan skirmishes that too often characterize politics as usual in Washington,” Henry told The Oklahoman.

Henry, currently serving his second term, had said he did not plan to endorse until the party's convention in late August.

Hillary Clinton won Oklahoma on February 5 with 55 percent of the vote.

Henry is one of the party's 720 superdelegates who will ultimately decide the party's nominee. About 300 remain undecided. (Related: Clinton picks up superdelegate)

Check out CNN's latest delegate estimates here

Filed under: Barack Obama


Ed K.   April 23rd, 2008 12:37 pm ET

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA CAN NOT WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION. EVERYONE

SEEMS TO UNDERSTAND THIS EXCEPT THE DEMOCRATS. ARE

THE DEMOCRATS GOING TO NOMINATE ANOTHER LOSER AFTER

WHAT OUR COUNTRY HAS GONE THROUGH FOR THE LAST 8

YEARS? IF OBAMA GETS THE DEM'S NOD WE WILL LOSE AGAIN!

WAKE UP!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deb from Minnesota   April 23rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

It doesn't matter how many endorsements he gets – I still don't feel good bout him as a candidate.

candical   April 23rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Boys and Girls the war has been lost. Clinton did not win large enough to give herself a chance down the road. Perhaps CNN and tyhe best political team should start giving out straight talk. She cannot win from this point on. The Clinton stranglehold is now broken. The party has a candidate and come Jan. the first African American will be president.

twister49 - oklahoma   April 23rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

for those who oppose Henry's decision- go to his web-site and leave a meesage

Michael   April 23rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I think it is SO ridiculous that so many of you people keep INSISTING that Obama can't win this state or that one. If you are a Democrat, GET A CLUE! Do you HONESTLY think that his competing against a Democratic institution like "Clinton" is the same as competing against a Republican one - Maverick or not - like McCain? Tell you what, once the "dust" settles, and Obama has been named the Democratic nominee and the blue-collar or senior voters decide NOT to back him, they do so at their own peril! If they think they've had heard times under Bush, let them IMAGINE another four years of it! You can't wage a war for another 100 years and have money at home. You can't be AGAINST universal health care and HAVE healthcare. You can SUPPORT NAFTA in its present form and create jobs, you can't set up private trust funds for seniors (or would be seniors) and sustain social security, you can't have a LACK OF KNOWLEDGE about the economy and yet improve it, etc., etc., etc. Say what you will about what you will, but those people that SOME may worry about not supporting Obama in a general election more by Hillary fans, but they BETTER NOT BECOME McCain FOOLS! We all know, the other nonessential "smut" aside, there's but a hair's worth of difference between Obama and Hillary's policy proposals. If you don't get what you NEED (and want) with one, you BETTER get it with the other. One thing is certain, you CERTAINLY won't get it with McCain!!!! You better believe, if it's a state that Hillary WOULD HAVE CARRIED, it's a state Obama WILL CARRY. And you can TAKE THAT TO THE BANK! People may be loyal ... but they're NOT fools!! Self-preservation is STILL a very strong instinct, regardless of who you "like" in the primary.

Garret, Los Angeles   April 23rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Fool.

Megan   April 23rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I don't understand why some of you feel Obama is not electable? He's the only candidate in my 20 yrs of voting that my staunch Republican friends will actually "think" about. If it's Hillary, they go for McCain. I can not even stand the thought of another 4 years with a Republican president. And one who doesn't understand economics at that. If Hillary does somehow get the nomination (still not sure how this is possible?) I'd have to vote for her, but I thing McC will win as she is soooo devisive, the republicans will come out in droves against her. And America swearing in another war hawk will not help our rep in the rest of the world.

Barry O'Bama 08!

Chris   April 23rd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

After Senator Clinton's single digit win (yes, 9% is less that 10%) it really isn't a surprise to see the super delegates move to Obama. With North Carolina being the *biggest* state left in play and a double digit lead for Obama, the writing is on the wall.

Obama went from a 20+ point underdog in Pennsylvania to a 9 point loss in "Hillary Country". Will Clinton come anywhere close in North Carolina?

hillary!   April 23rd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Way to go Pennsylvanians! Keep it going Hillary!

Nicola Morgan   April 23rd, 2008 12:24 pm ET

First off- I WAS an independent. I switched parties in order to support Barack Obama in the PA primary. And the fact that Hillary Clinton is still running without intervention is the reason I am not a democrat.

She is destroying the only chance our country has at restoring a unity that we have never felt before. If she is truly thinking of the American people she would clear the way for Obama- who is unlike anything this country has ever seen.

The only reason she won PA was because of her misleading ads and trash talk. They didn't vote FOR her. They voted AGAINST him because they believed her lies. I still run into people who think that Obama is a muslim!

So here's a big "way to go!" democrats! You finally have something good going, and you're blowing it!

Kevin- Muskegon, MI   April 23rd, 2008 12:23 pm ET

"Obama can't win the big states"

Here's what you Clintonites don't realize, every Democrat in November is going to vote for Obama or Clinton in November, big state or little state. Noone is that naive or stupid to vote Republican out of anger.

The gas in my state is now $3.70 a gallon today. They could drag somebody ion off of the street before I vote for McCain in November. So all of these "Big" states that he supposedly can't win due to Clinton, come on, you know good and well if it came down to Obama or John McCain who REAL Democrats would vote for. Let's be realistic here....

Sally S   April 23rd, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I'm ashamed to be a democrat where we push for an unelectable candidate like Obama. He is a true invisible man – taking on the colors of those near him who can help him. Loyal to none but himself with a wife who despises america! What a shame. Without Hillary on the ticket, my entire family and neighborhood will vote for ANYONE but Obama! Hillary isnt great, but she sticks to her posiitons and McCain has experience and common sense to work with democrats when needed! Send Obama back to the Illinois statehouse where he wont vote for anyhting serious!

The Perpetual Student   April 23rd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

CNN for McCain?: "Did past endorsements of Obama work? Uh, nope!

Let's watch tonight as CNN tries to disect this endorsement from every angle — it will be funny."

Yes it will be funny, especially since he (Obama) picked up another superdelegate and is still ahead in the pledged delegates!!!

Ms TN   April 23rd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I don't understand why the spin is that superdelegates are to vote the will of their state. What if it boils down to Obama being unelectable in the general election and superdelegates vote for Clinton, will Obama supporters cry about it? Where is Pelosi? Uh huh, double standards are in play. I will not vote for Obama. McCain or none. It's my vote. So, don't preach to me about it.

TEXAN FOR THE NAKED TRUTH!!!   April 23rd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Okla. people keep your Gov. in mind when it comes re-election time. See if he'll be for Obama then. He is going against your vote. Hillary won your state as she will the Presidency. HILLARY 08

GEORGE   April 23rd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Come on supers get in line to support Obama,you might as well do it now,let's run the old rag back to Bilonica they all three deserve each other.......

GO PRESIDENT OBAMA.....

Tim in NC   April 23rd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Hey Jack in Cali,

If the representatives should listen to their voters, why doesn't Billary listen to the popular vote or the deligate count that Barack is STILL dominating?

You can't have it both ways. She can't win, she won't win, get behind the next president of these United States and stop helping McCain's cause.

samaki   April 23rd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

it takes smart people to think smart

Gerald F.   April 23rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

His endorsement for Senator Obama comes across as Hypocrisy.
If all the super delegates went against the peoples vote choice like this............................... The unemployment line would probably end up getting a heck of a lot longer because of it. If someone is a traitor to the people once. What's stopping this person from doing again and again?

OK girl   April 23rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

:O We voted Hillary for reason you need to go with your states wishes. I can't believe it.

Sam in OK   April 23rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Thank you Gov. Henry, for those who don't live in OK Gov. Henry is able to connect to this Republican state and win the election by a huge margin, the same as Sen. Obama can appeal to both parties.

Sharon Minnesota   April 23rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

This is pathetic. I'm going to check out the Cafferty File and see what kind of questions he's baiting us with today.

still propping Obama   April 23rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Obama the self-proclaimed uniter divided the party and it will NOT come together in NOV, no matter how hard the party works to prop Obama up.

bryan   April 23rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Watch out fella Democrats!

Obama has been winning the states which have been Republican territories..McCains gonna win come November if Obama's gonna be the the flag bearer of the Democratic party..

Foreign observer   April 23rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

It´s been a good lesson for Obama to learn at Pennsylvania that old connections and old lobbies are not so easy to break. Even money can´t change this. Especially it´s true when it´s about a very conservative environment. He needs to know that when sitting in the White House.

Tonyk   April 23rd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Outstanding someone can see past thespin – Yes We Can.68

NObama   April 23rd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

And this is news?

For someone that has given more money to super-delegates through PAC's.. BO just continues to lie/buy his way up the ladder.

Start researching, people. Our party depends on this major hiring of our next President.

HILLARY 08

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   April 23rd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Good! He has good tastes!

Gabriel   April 23rd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Looks like the superdelegates aren't being fooled by false claims and smears as easily as the public. Let's keep rollin into the whitehouse, Barack!

Sandy   April 23rd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I am not really sure how the Clinton spin machine can really put the argument to the superdelegates.

She needed to blow Obama out of the water last night. Her 9 point spread didn't really do that, especially since he cut into a lot of the demographics she had been strong in.

She started with a major lead in a state that was custom made for her. IMy question then is: Why didn't SHE do better?

Obama's financials have been much stronger the longer he goes. He runs a better campaign financially and morally. His supporters are sending a lot of cash his way and Hillary has been begging for more donations.

Her final margins just don't really point to a game changer.

She should stay in as long as she wants, but to what end?

Lou   April 23rd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Clinton did make it clear the supers were to vote for who they thought was the best candidate...not how their state votes. So there you go.

M.S. Indiana   April 23rd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

jan, well Obama is more electable then Clinton, she is loosing all the numbers, money, people voting for her, delegates, states and soon super delegates to too

Welcome to camp hope Gov. Brad Henry
will donate 25 for the course

Alfredo   April 23rd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Hillary does not need their endorsements as the people will speak more than them. Hillary can win this with style.

gerry   April 23rd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

How about that, someone who understands math and the impossibility of a Clinton win.

I expect to see a steady strong stream flowing to Obama, regardless of what the Clinton spin is.

Hillary had her Waterloo moment in Pennsylvania, she blew it and it's now all over..

Bring on McCain

Party fools   April 23rd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Face it oh wise democratic party, DNC, Howard Dean and all those high level democrats now scrambling to fix the damage done- You all bought into Obama's hype.

Now you see you were wrong:
Hillary Clinton is NOT hated, but really, really loved. That was just a media and Obama fueled myth.

Obama did not unite- he divided the party by RACE, age, gender and income. While Hillary appeals to everyone.

Obama was NOT able to appeal to independents and crossover voters- just another of his false bragging disguised as promise. In the end they go with Clinton.

Clinton has a history of working well across party lines in the Senate- Obama just falsely claimed an ABILITY to do so.

We now konw Obama can not DELIVER on his many promises. While Hillary does not brag but just DOES the work.

So try to save the party by pandering to African Americans (12% of the US population) and the newbies who were too lazy and too indifferent and too selfish to ever vote, and continue to force Obama on us.

That strategy should work out real well in Nov.

Dave   April 23rd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Thank you Gov. Henry! I'm a registered Republican living in Oklahoma and Gov. Henry is the first Democrat I have ever voted for. Now he is giving me a better chance to vote for another this coming November.

Also, regarding these "going against the will of the people" complaints, remember that Obama did not campaign in Oklahoma before the Super Tuesday primary. Bill was here just before the primary, but neither Obama or any of his surrogates campaigned in Oklahoma. While not surprising since there were much larger prizes on Feb, 5, Obama has a lot of supporters from both sides of the political spectrum here in Oklahoma. YES WE CAN!

African for Hillary   April 23rd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Well if not Hillary beating MacCain this time, then she will beat him next election for sure , if u understand what i mean !!!

stl   April 23rd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Obama' s term – if he gets one- will be worse than Carter's, and DEMS will be out of the WH for many decades. Speeches are meaningless!

dan-al   April 23rd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

The road will keep shrinking for the clintons, the end is near, Obama win in Indiana and North carolina is an it. No more of i can do better than Obama in the big states.No money,no popular vote,no pledged delegates lead that means out and gone. Obama will unite the party for A major victory in nov'08. stay stronge Democracts

Rich   April 23rd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Just because Obama can't win the big states against Clinton doesn't mean he can't beat McCain there.

Jake, California   April 23rd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

This is Hillary's last happy moment let her enjoy it....
The rest will be like after Super Tuesday...remember the the 11 straight victories?

Nora   April 23rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

He went against the wishes of his state, that has got to tell people something!!!Hillary and her negative campaigning is not working atleast not with people that have smarts. It is working on old and ignorant people, who really do not see her for the liar she is. Yes Obama can win the General Election just watch him blow by John McCain, he can and will do it!!!!!!!That is why the republicans want Hillary, they know they can beat her, why else???

Matt in OK   April 23rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Thank you Brad Henry! I voted for you and Barack!

Obama 08!

ds   April 23rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Obama is definitely more electable than HRC when you factor in the large proportion of independents, most of whom can't figure out why anyone would actually vote for HRC.

Gary   April 23rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Close one big Blue swing state & I will abandon HILLARY! I swear!

How come Obama & his surrogates are not whining that superdelegates should reflect their state's sentiments? Because they are violating it!!!!!!! Kerry, Richardson (the traitor), Kennedy, Gov. Henry, it came too late! You guys are sore loosers!

HILLARY is the fighter & she is in it to win it! We got her back!

H Martin   April 23rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Clinton plays dirty and Obama Does not. Thank you for voting for the right person.
Obama you are great as well as all who vote for him. We want a change and you are it!!

CNN for McCain?   April 23rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Did past endorsements of Obama work? Uh, nope!

Let's watch tonight as CNN tries to disect this endorsement from every angle - it will be funny.

Vince   April 23rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

The will of the people is most states won, most popular votes, most delegates and a 10 plus percentage lead in the National polls. Everyone knows that PA is a joke when it comes to how they vote and that the older women who tipped the scales there are about as politically savy as a gopher. They fell for her scare tactics and lies in the last few days just like the women did in Ohio. Now both of those states can hold hands together because they look foolish to the rest of the country. For all of you Clinton supporters who believe whatever she says even when it is a lie one day and a contradictory lie the next day I hope you believe her when she concedes and lies to your face saying she wants you to give your support to Obama.

jr   April 23rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

By my count over half of the super delgates have already committed one way or the other with a few trickling in now and again. In the last 2 months Obama has steadily chipped away at Hillary's lead in super delegatescausing her lead to remain about the same.

As this battle to the death contiunes into May and June, reality will begin to set in that the party is doing more harm to itself then good. Hillary and her campaign will find new creative concepts about why she should be the candidate. She will remain negative (she has no choice) and continue to wear on everyones nerves. The remaining super delegates worn down by her constant Meism and fearing the worst, not only in the November elections but in many of their own re-elections (whenever they may come) will make their choice and I may be going out on a limb but I'll bet it's Obama.

Dave   April 23rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Just another "BANDWAGON" politician. Just like Richardson (who I used to respect). They swing with the wind and are betting on the "hope" of an Obama win and then a little "payback" to help them get re-elected. Richardson's endorsement speech was a pathetic display of someone reading something that was obviously written or heavily re-written by Obama. It was sickening to see him spend the first 2-3 minutes talking about how Obama's most recent "SPEECH" was what turned him. Gee, I guess I would expect someone to endorse based on "ISSUES" rather than "SPEECHES"... Apparently he's no more immune to the pied piper than many other Americans. It's really sad to see...

barry   April 23rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

decisions like this are sure to put McCain in the White House

Quinn   April 23rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

I am an Obama supporter. I congratulate Hillary on her victory last night. She won. Spin cannot change that.

I look forward to moving on to states where Hillary does not have a built-in historical advantage and a 25 point lead from the start.

Conservative media heads will keep arguing that Obama "cannot close the deal" because he lost Pennsylvania, but don't fall for it. It is commendable that Barack has even been able to COMPETE in states that are considered her own back yard.

Any honest and fair person would have to concede the point that Pennsylvania is not the most PROGRESSIVE state in the union. Therefore, it is much harder to get people there to trust new leaders like Obama and the change that he brings. Clinton is a brand-name that is simply hard to beat in certain places...yet Obama is still winning.

Obama 08!

sbr   April 23rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

this governor is a real hero (not)!! He has no risk at election time. Obama says the SD's need to support the vote in their states, well then he should be refusing endorsement from those that don't right? Yeah right he'll take what he can get including playing the race card. Don't go after Mrs clinton Obama when you are a big hypocrite. should you win the nomination the republicans will chew you up and spit you out in pieces. You can bet mccain has his arsenal ready. I believe as do tohers that republicans are out voting for you in the primaries so mcain gets a lansslide win in november.If you manage to get the nod myself and many other democrats will vote for mccain.

Jane   April 23rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

Given the hard line Obama and his supporters take for fairness, I think they should practice what they preach. If they want to lead by example then their superdelegates should go to the way of the state they represent. Otherwise ALL will bets are off and the Obama campaign can not continue to make the arguement for superdelegates voting the way of their constituents.

Kathleen   April 23rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Hillary has told the superdelegates to support whoever they think is the best candidate and the most electible candidate. Now the Clinton folks are screaming when a superdelegate does just that! Obama in '08!

lanny   April 23rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

SO MUCH FOR VOTING THE WAY THE PEOPLE VOTED, HEH NANCY AND BARACK; GUESS IT'S OK WHEN IT'S FOR HIM

IT IS THOUROUGHLY DISGUSTING THE WAY SOME WANT TO JUST HAND IT TO OVOMIT AND THE WAY HE THINKS THEY SHOULD JUST HAND IT TO HIM, WHAT A WHOOZ

mike   April 23rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Welcome.

NickSanDiego   April 23rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Here is the official results from PA Secretary of State

Clinton 54.3% 1,237,696

Obama 45.7% 1,043,174

Spread 8.6% 194,522

The question is why is the media reporting double-digit?

jim   April 23rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

It's amazing and worrisome that cnn's own Wolf and Lou dobbs decided to actively argue for senator Clinton's behalf as though they are on her payroll rather than be neutral. More and more, they are down grading the once esteemed newsnetwork to resemble Fox news. Please the wolf and the dobbs, stop the bias and cover both campaigns objectively as you are supposed to. You will be supprised to see Obama win despite all your efforts to scandalize him unfairly.

Erica from GA   April 23rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Some of you don't seem to know what it means for us to have a democracy. It means "majority rules". When the superdelegates choose to endorse a candidate now instead of waiting for the convention, just like the rest of us, they can vote for whom ever they want. Waiting until the very end and voting against the "majority" vote is what Ms Pelosi was speaking against. No one said that they HAVE to vote for the candidate that won their states. Even if that is the case, who has won more states??? Think about it.

Obama for President 08

Ty   April 23rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

I'm proud to be an Oklahoman!

jan   April 23rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

So the Gov is voting against the wish of his state,.

Get real, Obama may get the nomination butt he is not going to win the general election. HE IS NOT ELECTABLE!!

He is going to be sent back to Michelle so she can wipe his tears off.

mel78doot   April 23rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

It seems that Obama will finally make the cut.....

mel78doot.wordpress.com

Brooke   April 23rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

According to the Obama people elected represenatives and super delegates should reflect the will of their constituents? How come that only works if it's in Obama's favour?

Ed Goldstein   April 23rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

The Hypocrisy is impressive on both sides:

The Obama supporters (Disclosure: I am one) make the arguement that the supers should vote with their states . . . except when we get support from a clinton-state super.

The Clinton supporters argue that the supers should use their own judgment, but when a super does exactly that, they complain that they went against the will of their constituents.

If you're going to make an argument about how supers should decide, then you have to stick to that argument, even when it hurts.

Here's my argument: Supers should do what they think is right. This includes taking into account who won the state, along with Many Other considerations.

Calm down people. Believe it or not, we're on the same side.

Dennis   April 23rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

I think we are about to see a lot of Super Delegates coming out and declaring for one candidate or the other. I would not be surprised if Obama picks up many of them. The reason I say that is that many of the Democrats are getting nervous about the protracted race.

The numbers do not favor Clinton seriously cutting into Obama's lead of pledged delegates. Indiana is going to be close, and if Clinton wins, it'll likely be by a small margin. North Carolina will go for Obama. After that, Clinton is out of chances to make any sizeable dent in Obama's lead of pledged delegates.

There are two concerns at play: electability and the preservation of the results of the primaries. Clinton's campaign will tell you that Obama is not electable. However, I dispute that. I believe Obama will carry all the traditional blue states and will carry the majority of the swing states needed to win the election. I do believe the concern over preserving the results of the primaries is a concern for many super delegates. Many of them do not want to be seen as stealing the nomination by awarding it to the candidate with the fewest pledged delegates.

In the end, I believe Obama will be the nominee for President. It will not surprise me one bit if Obama is pushed by the DNC into naming Hillary Clinton his Vice President running mate.

Wil of NJ   April 23rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Super delagates please....END THIS THING.Youre hurting the party....not Hillary.

Nathan,   April 23rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

So much for Obama's contention that superdelegates should vote for the person who won in their district. I didn't know that only applied to the areas that he won. All of these people are a bunch of hypocrites. Why is it that the superdelegates that vote for Obama can do so regardless of the vote outcome in their districts but the remaining uncommitted superdelegates should have to vote for whoever has the most votes. Shouldn't they be independent to vote their conscious.

Kay   April 23rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

I hope all the superdelegates pledge for Senator Obama and realize he is the candidate the majority of the people want. Enough of Hillary's negative campaigning and her buying off the media to help her win. She wants the nomination so bad, she will stoop to anything. Must be a power thing.

KyndDave   April 23rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Well some good news for a bad day. I'm ready to give up otherwise. Clinton has worn me down, ala Bush.

Her constant negativity, her relentless fear-mongering and her (and her husband's) stunning displays of bald-faced lying and double talk have shrunken my reserves of Obama-supplied "hope" to tiny proportions.

Like Rove, like Bush, like the Terminator, she keeps tearing people down, leaves fear and divisions in her wake and will, apparently, never stop.

And like Bush, the majority of voters don't trust her, the majority of voters says she unfairly attacks her opponents and, yet, she keeps "winning". Hope & Change? Not while people like Hillary are still in the game, unfortunately.

God Bless America, because we really need it.

Tom   April 23rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Hillary need to drop out look how bad she destroying the demoncratic party of course she would have won penn but she coming to the real part of election Indiana and NC after those 2 election she need to drop out

Sarge   April 23rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

CNN stop being so one sided. Your starting to sound like FOXNEWS. I used to enjoy watching CNN, now when I do, I have to change the channel to another station or replace my big screen TV...Your going to lose a lot of viewers if you don't change your reporting. Since when have you guys become a physic?

bibi   April 23rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

He doesn't support the will of voters? Some supers made their choice even before their primaries. The supers are not going to choose a candidate for governor. And the math is quite clear so far.

Phil From VA   April 23rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

Let's end this. More Superdelegates... make up your mind before Billary tears everything apart.

BERNIE MINGS   April 23rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

GET OVER IT ALL YOU OBAMA LOL'S

IT'S HILLARY ON THE HILL AND SHE IS BRINGING BILL.

HILLARY IN 08 AND OBAMA WILL SHUT THE GATE. LEARN HOW TO
SAY MADAM HILLARY PLEASE

Corey T., NY   April 23rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

It is interesting. Barack has, in the past, said superdelegates should vote with their states. And yet, he is accepting superdelegates graciously who have not even followed his idea... Richardson, Kennedy, now Henry.... All come from states that Hillary has won.

These supers should be on Hillary's side. Their respective states chose her, not him.

Ztormtra   April 23rd, 2008 11:20 am ET

According to Obama -this Governor should endorse Hillary if he is a Super Delegate.

Shows the real substance of a man.

steve   April 23rd, 2008 11:18 am ET

After this election is decided, with all the race – baiting , muslim / Osama smear from the clintons / Rethugs against Sen Obama , I think the US must know that their credibility around the world is tarnished for ever.
If this is what democracy smells like , the rest of the world would be reluctant to respect it.

Bad Judgement Obama   April 23rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

From one OKIE to another –
I guess it's easier to STEAL an election from women than from blacks! If the media had done their job and reported about Wright and the Weather Underground prior to Super Tuesday, Obama would not be leading right now and we would have our first woman President of the United States of America!

The media bias for Obamamaniacs prior to Super Tuesday was discusting! It's not negative politics to report that Obama sat in the pews of a racist, anti-american, hate filled church for 20 years – that he is friends with a known terrorists who admitted to bombing the pentagon and capital – we had a right to know who we were voting for!!!

And since Obama was allowed to stop Florida and Michigan from re-voting, he wins! He's just another cheating, lying, con politician!

When he gets to Washington and can't actually deliver any results, he'll blame the "typical white folks"!

This OKIE will vote McCain!!!!

countingcrows   April 23rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

Whoo Hoo! Good for you Gov. Henry! Here's hoping more follow soon...

It all about Obama   April 23rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

Contratulations Hillary

Its not over yet – if Obama gets the nomination he will not win in the general election. The democratic party needs to wise up. You don't want Hillary in so bad that you are wiling to give the Presidency to John McCain. Well, then go for it.

Jon - Atlanta, GA   April 23rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

What happened to "supporting the candidate that the people have chosen?" (i.e. John Lewis of Georgia). What hypocrites!!

Gene   April 23rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

Superdelegates come on and join Obama and end this bruhahahaha before it gets out of hand... Hillary is runing as a Republican.........

Manuel TX   April 23rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

I hope that the Hillary voters in OK remember this in the next election.

This guy is toast.

He is not following the will of his voters, so obviously the remaining superdelegates should focus on electability...and not on hype.

Just say NO to the Obama hype!

:)

The O   April 23rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

Nice call Gov now lets see how Hillary does in a state that she does not own the Gov!!!!!

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!!

Frank (Ohio)   April 23rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

Thanks Oklamohoma!

Yes we can!

A.M.   April 23rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

Excellent news and so timely endorsement for 'Obama'. The wave of doubts, superficial though, that 'Obama' can not win white votes, is going to disappear. The America is no longer 'black and white' it is in between. Too bad for 'Clintons' as they really worked hard to portray the race card to their failing argument. I can not believe that they can be so naive, and take most of the Americnas as themselves. Come Nomvember all democrats will be united and this superficial message that 'clinton' win blue collar white voters will no longer be valid. This is baseless and media created hipe with no common sense.

A.M.
Houston, Texas

Wayne   April 23rd, 2008 11:09 am ET

ITs a national election and Obama leads the national vote totals. THis Super is going WITH the will of the people. Great job kind sir.

OBAMA 08

Jerry in Florida   April 23rd, 2008 11:09 am ET

Two weeks ago the media was saying Clinton would have to win Pen. by 20%. Now it has changed to double digits. I think the one thing we can say about this campaign is that the media can certainly change the tide of a campaign but it cannot change the thinking of open-minded citizens who take their voting seriously. Take away the "spins" from the Clinton campaign and honestly look at the candidates and you know why Gov. Henry has backed Obama.
You cannot look at this campaign and say that Hillary has tried to run a campaign strictly about the issues. She has used every trick in the book. And she has a very big book–remember the 90's? Obama has thrown some elbows himself but has done so after Clintons' desperate use of the negative attacks. Go Obama!

Serge the DEM   April 23rd, 2008 11:03 am ET

Thank you Governor Henry!

YES WE CAN!!!!

Obama.. is a McDaddy and I love Him   April 23rd, 2008 11:03 am ET

THANK YOU..!! HILLIARY IS A REPUBLICAN IN THE DEMOCRATS RACE. WHY CAN'T AMERICANS JUST CHANGE AND SCREW THIS SAME OLE POLITICS. WHY CAN'T AMERICAN'S GET OVER THE DYNASTY.. BUSH CLINTON BUSH CLINTON.. IS THAT WHAT AMERICA IS. DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DEMOCRACY TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GM, Dallas, TX   April 23rd, 2008 11:03 am ET

Oh how all of you Obamma supporters get excited – OVER A BIG FAT NOTHING AND NOBODY! Just wait until November when all of the Democratic in-fighting allows McCain to win! You bunch of fools, wise up.

RSBJR   April 23rd, 2008 11:03 am ET

I welcome the support, however I just don't want this to open the door for the Superdelegates to give the nomination to Clinton after Obama has won all the numbers. This would not be good for the party.

If Clinton can not win by the number and the rules state it's all about the numbers, why won't she just call it a day?

Chuck in Alabama   April 23rd, 2008 10:54 am ET

Another idiot looking for a job in the Snobama administration.

10% Victory in PA!!! Take that pundits!!!

OBAMA REPUBLICAN   April 23rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

Believe me...math is not sen clinton's favorite subject.

judi, San Antonio   April 23rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

I am appalled at how low Hillary Clinton has sunk in her empty attacks and fear-mongering commercials. Every time I think she has reached her low, she manages to crawl lower. How would we ever trust another Clinton and not say "shame on me"? Fool me twice?
Judi, San Antonio

Gail   April 23rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

That might not work. WHen it comes down to it, he is supposed to back Hillary because she won the state. Howard Dean will be in charge of this.

Rebecca Camdine   April 23rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

I believe this man knows that honesty and uprightness is the key to getting the United States Good Name Back! All of the Negative speak and the nasty tactics must stop on the Clintons part. They have said very nasty things and lied on a number of issues and the people (her people) took it for truth. It is as if they don't know the truth when they hear it. It also says that We as White people are TRULY AFRAID OF BLACK PEOPLE!!!!! SAD, SAD, SAD!
Good for you Sir for seeing the light!

BECCA
Redan, GA

matt in austin   April 23rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

If Hillary wants my vote she should start telling the truth. It's that easy. It appears it pains her to be honest. Lie...deny,deny, deny.

We can;t get anything done if we don't trust our leaders.

FNJ in Pa   April 23rd, 2008 10:52 am ET

AWESOME! SOME PEOPLE IN PA MAKE ME SICK. SORRY WE COULD NOT DELIVER FOR YOU BARACK!

OBAMA 08'

wwf   April 23rd, 2008 10:52 am ET

This is an open letter to the backers of both campaigns. For those of you who will either stay home or vote for McCain if your candidate does not win will be at fault for the next four years. Yes the blame will lay with you. By doing so, you will be no better than the politicans we have now who care more about their respective partys than they do the American public. Both candidates have promised change. The voting age is set where it is because people are supposed to be some what mature by that time. According to the polls, the maturity level of some rival that of children under the age of 10 who do not get their way. Real adult like on your parts.

Chief lagosboy, NJ   April 23rd, 2008 10:52 am ET

Yes!, another great endorsement from another great American. But Sir, why so late? I guess its politics! The Super Delegates know a winning team. This prolonged race is devastating to the party and tearing the party apart!

Our President Obama 08’ & 12’

moderate dem   April 23rd, 2008 10:51 am ET

Lock step with Kerry and Kennedy! Vote against the will of your people!!!!

Neil   April 23rd, 2008 10:51 am ET

A lot of you posting are not very smart. Pelosi said the superdelegates should side with the candidate who wins the popular vote AS A WHOLE. Not by their specific region/state/district. This is President of the United States. Not President of Oklahoma. Henry went with what the popular vote as a whole is showing: WE WANT OBAMA!!!

Thomas For Hillary   April 23rd, 2008 10:51 am ET

Hillary won Oklahoma big by like 22 points, and yet he is endorsing Obama?? I can sure remember Obama talking about the supers of each states should vote the way their states votes. Obama only won 1 county in Oklahoma, 1!!!!!. All bets are off with the supers now, cause this man is totally going against his state's vote.

jeannie N.C. Huge Hillary supporter   April 23rd, 2008 10:51 am ET

Just another IDIOT who has a financial investment in obama...

CV in Oklahoma   April 23rd, 2008 10:50 am ET

Way to go Brad Henry! As a Democrat, and first time voter... I voted for Obama, I'm glad to see some Oklahoma leaders following suit!

MJ-Kentucky Go Hillary   April 23rd, 2008 10:50 am ET

His wife is problably head of his house hold and he can't stand the heat, so he would rather vote for a man with no plan

V Roman   April 23rd, 2008 10:50 am ET

Excellent move! I can't believe the media doesn't emphasize that Hillary FAILED to win by the huge margin she needed in a state she was expected to take easily. Obama remains the clear choice.

ibextati   April 23rd, 2008 10:49 am ET

Here is the official results from PA Secretary of State

Clinton 54.3% 1,237,696

Obama 45.7% 1,043,174

Spread 8.6% 194,522

double-digit?

maya   April 23rd, 2008 10:49 am ET

So transparent.

Obama is not only BUYING votes he is BUYING endorsements.

SHAMEFUL.

Jo Ann B   April 23rd, 2008 10:49 am ET

I think it is so sad. He is going against what the voters in his state want. Another Bill Richardson.

Getting tired of this   April 23rd, 2008 10:49 am ET

HRC supporters might want to consider this:

As you argue that superdelegates are free to vote however they want (since this is the only way HRC can secure the nomination), superdelegates are increasingly doing just that...and they are choosing Obama at a more than 6-to-1 rate since Super Tuesday.

Enjoy Pennsylvania. It was a really nice swan song.

Jermaine   April 23rd, 2008 10:48 am ET

YES WE CAN AND THE RED STATES GOVERNORS FROM OKLAHOMA TO ARIZON, COLORA, NEW MEXICO ALL KNOW TO WIN NATION WIDE, IT TAKES OBAMA AT THE TOP OF THE TICKET. HILLARY IS RUNNING FOR VP, OBAMA IS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT!

OBAMA-CLINTON 2008

Nando, Florida   April 23rd, 2008 10:48 am ET

COMING APRIL 25 , 2008

PAUL vs CLINTON

HAWK,TEXAS   April 23rd, 2008 10:48 am ET

I am so tired of the obama supporters saying that the super delagates should follow the will of the people and vote for obama. why? when half of this country voted for Hillary. to you obama nuts he is not the only dog in this hunt. he can not beat mccain in november. better to go with some one who can.

CFH   April 23rd, 2008 10:48 am ET

Its so funny how everyone is complaining about a Super not following the will of their voters. Isn't this what Hillary asked the Supers to do? Follow their heart! Check your facts before you type...
This just needs to be over...we need to unite the party and the country.

***AMERICAN***   April 23rd, 2008 10:48 am ET

BCarlisle, San Ramon CA April 23rd, 2008 10:00 am ET

Nothing to loose since he is termed out, his state went to Clinton, you would think he would be wise and go with her!

Traitor…another white man traitor

For the Liberal Party, the Dems seem very Racially bias. Wow. And people think the Repubs are old school dinos.

Jeff Radun   April 23rd, 2008 10:47 am ET

Jack in Cali April 23rd, 2008 9:58 am ET

ummm his state easily went to clinton………and yet he votes for Obama. Just like Richardson, Kennedy etc. These superdelegates need to be listening to THEIR voters!

They will not get re-elected for not listening to their voters.

Raelee   April 23rd, 2008 10:47 am ET

Poeple of PA. you blew it this time
Her grandfather worked there etc. and he was the only one right.
My grandfather worked in the mines when he came from Poland and then did the smartest thing he ever did, which was move to Canada cuz there were to meny stupid poeple who follow corroption like sheep
Hillary could not win on ability so she went to what the pundints refere too as the nessisary moves and road to victory which is slime dirt hide the truth about yourself and then blame the opposition.
NAFTA is her rotten bagage and she hides from it. Tell your supporters how you will get them jobs now that you and your cohorts cost them thier work and wages.
Its all on record you just don't want to see it
You deserve what you get if you allow stupidity to run your minds and you have,
You just don't see it and still fet sucked in with slime

Carl   April 23rd, 2008 10:47 am ET

Well what do you expect? All the big government officials are backing the guy that is very left and for.... BIG government and more money.

Stop the bandwagon garbage because this is why they support him. They don't want a change or anything else. They want more taxpayer's money, and Obama can get that for them.

End of story, and I"m a democrat... wake up and smell reality.

M. Jan, Exton, Pa.   April 23rd, 2008 10:47 am ET

At least he is not an idiot like Pensylvanians or Joe Scarborough

Moses   April 23rd, 2008 10:46 am ET

This comes as no surprise, with hillary only barely winning by 10%, the Super delegates will begin their march unto the Obama camp. The flow will become a Stampede once Obama secures double digit leads in North Carolina, and Indiana. I say again, Hillary won the battle, but much like the south..The war is lost

Patriciaw   April 23rd, 2008 10:45 am ET

According to Senator Clinton, superdelegates should vote their conscience. The only way left for her to get the nomination is by superdelegates ignoring the fact that Obama has more pledged delegates and the majority popular vote and overturning the votes of the people.

The Oklahoma governor has obviously taken her words to heart – and voted his conscience. So what are Clinton supporters mewling about?

Maybe Hilary should have been careful what she wished for :)

***AMERICAN***   April 23rd, 2008 10:44 am ET

Does he look like Will Ferrell to anyone else?

False hope   April 23rd, 2008 10:44 am ET

would a little bit of consistency be too much to ask from the Obama supporters: you can't say superdelegates have to vote according to the popular vote of their constituency (so HRC can't "steal" the nomination in august), and then praise a superdelegate who backs Obama contrary to his constituents' vote...

Obama 08   April 23rd, 2008 10:44 am ET

Clinton only won those states by instilling fear in people. There is no single way she would win honourable and with dignity. She can only win when she throws a kitchen sink. I cannot call that a win. That is why such endorsements from the states she actually won are endorsing Obama.

***AMERICAN***   April 23rd, 2008 10:44 am ET

There is still room on the bus for more.

Lis   April 23rd, 2008 10:43 am ET

Thanks Gov. Henry for having the courage to step up and endorse Senator Obama! If others would do the same, we could save the democratic party. As this plays out, it looks as if we are engaging in a campaign of personal destruction. Hillary cannot legally win unless we change the democratic process. What would we have left but a broken party??

John, PA   April 23rd, 2008 10:43 am ET

when we apply for a job in our real america, management never say, " it's okay, take as much time as you need to convince us to hire you"!

WAKE UP PEOPLE, we can not continue to let BILLARY move the marker!!!

VOTE OBAMA!!

MD   April 23rd, 2008 10:43 am ET

I guess people in San Ramon, CA need a lesson in spelling. Lose, buddy, not loose.

Former Republican   April 23rd, 2008 10:42 am ET

Tomorrow 3 more superdelegates will back Obama and another 4 to 5 by next week Monday to erase what she had gained last night.

Robert - TN   April 23rd, 2008 10:42 am ET

Although I'd like to see Hillary stay around until the last primary, the outcome is inevidable and favors Barak. Barak will have more state won, most pledged delegates, and the popular votes in the end. Hillary has a compelling arguement in that she has won the states containing the higher number of electorates – but that's irrelevent during the primary election. The goal post continues to move. She made the mistake in planning her campaign based on main election rules vs. the primary election rules. Questionable judgement? Anyway, neither candidates will have enough delegates to win the primary election without the superdelegates. That said, if the superdelegates ignore the voter's choice, then there will be a HUGH PROBLEM within the democratic party. We might as well hand the presidency over to John McCain. Also, if the superdelegates hand Hillary the nomination torch, whose to say that Senator Obama would not then change his party and run as an Independent. I do not think he would do that but hugh number of people may pressure him to change parties. Superdelegates, you are not in an enviable postition. I believe Senator Henry's judgement, given no change in the delegate math, is timely and in line with the public vote.

NC Voter   April 23rd, 2008 10:41 am ET

Remember, It's been HILLARY that has been SO LOUDLY voicing the opinion that supers should 'vote their conscience' and go with who they judge to be the best candidate – regardless of how their state voted.

Works both ways, doesn't it?

Elisa, PA   April 23rd, 2008 10:41 am ET

Obama...Why dont you just buy some of the super delegates. The 40 million you have could buy atleast 100 I should say.

Please knock off Hillary soon.

Miss Belief   April 23rd, 2008 10:40 am ET

Thank you! More people of courage and integrity need to speak up.

Norisha   April 23rd, 2008 10:40 am ET

NIce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paula in WI   April 23rd, 2008 10:40 am ET

This will help along with any results of the trial his opponent has tomorrow.

jimmy vekmen   April 23rd, 2008 10:39 am ET

AND SO ANOTHER MAN TURNING HIS BACK ON HIS CONSTITUENTS WHO VOTED FOR HILLARY. IN THE PRIMARY.
WHY DO MEN ,ELECTED BY THE CITIZENS OF THEIR STATE SUCH AS THIS GOVERNOR TKE IT UPON THEMSELVES TO THWART THE VOICE OF THEIR OWN PEOPLE?
CALL IT WHAT YOU MAY, BUT I CALL IT BETRAYAL OF THE PEOPLE'S TRUST, LACK OF INTEGRITY, ARROGANCE AND WORSE...DISLOYAL . I WONDER IF HIS OWN FAMILY WOULD LOOK HIM IN THE FACE ASK HIM WHY HE IS DOING WHAT HE IS DOING
TO HIS PEOPLE. IT'S A SHAME.

SharonR   April 23rd, 2008 10:39 am ET

So much for super del. doing the right thing if she won his state he should support her .but no Obama is cheating at every turn and you know what mama's say cheaters never win.

Glenn   April 23rd, 2008 10:39 am ET

Welcome aboard the Obama Express, next stop 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Glad to see you came aboard Governor.

Obama '08

jyh1920   April 23rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

The Superdelegates are coming out....Hopefully this is almost over!

Obama 2008

vic nashville,Tn   April 23rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

I know DNC they don’t want to give the nomination to Hillary
She had big win last night
If Hillary not nominee we will vote for Mc Cain there is no doubt
Last night 46% voters they said we won’t vote for Obama that is 50000 votes
This governor going against his state because from his party pressure
We will see in November
If party want to win in November there is 2 options
1) select Hillary
2) Dream ticket Hillary top
Hillary 08 or Obama 08

Chriss Jaxx   April 23rd, 2008 10:36 am ET

We need superdelegeates to decide now or else we will loose the

white house. Why aren't the John EDWARDS and the AL GORE's

deciding. I thought they love our democratic party.

Chriss.

Sunny Young   April 23rd, 2008 10:36 am ET

Funny how you could win a state but have people like the governor of oklahoma still endorse the other candidate. Look at how moveon.org doesn't wait til someone is nominate before providing support to the democratic candidate. It's a definite gender discrimination but most people won't say it. Many politicians don't want to see women equal to them. It's like work in america. Women had to fight hard and not quit to get people to recognize them as equals.

sophia nyc   April 23rd, 2008 10:36 am ET

Soon all democrats will be backing Obama. It's just a matter of time.

Theresa   April 23rd, 2008 10:35 am ET

I wish CNN would announce Ms. Clinton's new endorsements. If you depended on CNN and didn't look for yourself you would never know about the large amount of endorsers for Ms. Clinton.

They never fail to announce any new support for Obama....Please be fair.

Endorsements for Ms. Clinton can be found by googling Hillary Clinton Endorsements...It is updated daily

bP   April 23rd, 2008 10:35 am ET

Thank you!

ROB HUNTER   April 23rd, 2008 10:35 am ET

Pennsylvanians may have lost their minds but the country hasn't. Another big endosement/super delegate for our emocratic Nominee. Way to stand up for what is right in all of politics. Hillary Clinton is supposed to be with the one with all the built in advantages and the institutionalized name recognition but yet,has led her campaign into the ground and is tearing apart the democratic party. She is only left with going negative instead of banking on her on virtues. It is Barack, the virtual unkown who has led his campaign like the incumbent/veteran.

OBAMA 08 & 12

Mehdi   April 23rd, 2008 10:35 am ET

All you elected democratic official, watch out. You are destroying the party by not making the decision to stop the madness and unify the party. We will remember you when it is time to reelect.

We will remember those who made a correct decision.

Jeff   April 23rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

Why aren't superdelegates forced to follow their constituents?

Obama has argued that superdelegates must follow the popular vote. I ask, which popular vote? That of the country? That of their state? Or for congressmen and women, their congressional district?

I realize that both sides have supporters from states that have won but if the Democratic party is supposed to claim it does not want to overturn the democratic will of the people, it should be based on the constituents from where they are elected.

For example, congressmen and women should follow their district. Senators, governors, party elders and state party representatives, their state. National party representatives and former presidents and VPs, the national vote.

This would result in the strange scenario of Bill Clinton supporting Barack Obama but it would also require Senators Kerry and Kennedy as well as Governor Richardson to support Hillary Clinton. The idea of a superdelegate primary does not address the party's democratic concerns.

Marlino (Angola)   April 23rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

it sounds like the Super delegates are starting to make their minds in favor of Obama !!

Michael A   April 23rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

I love how Obama wants to have it both ways. First he says that the superdelegates should not take the voice away from the voter and should base their vote on how the people voted in their district but when he's asked about getting the support from NM Gov. Bill Richardson and both Senators Kennedy and Kerry, whose states were won by Clinton, he says that they have the right to choose. Some kind of leader he'll be.

HILLARY '08

Burt, IN   April 23rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Henry should lose his superdelegate status (if he has one).. HIllary won his state by 55% and she just scored a big victory in Pennsylvania in spite of the 9 million dollars Obama spent on negative tv ads and mailers that distorted (and lied) about HIllary's positions on various issues. Obama proved in the last debate that he can't field difficult questions and now refuses to debate in N.C, and IN. In fact, for the last 10 days, he has refused to hold any press conferences or to even answer questions from his traveling press corps. That behavior ought to scare the heck out of superdelegates who were considering an endorsement.

Jean   April 23rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

I'm sorry but this is wrong. obama only won 31% of the vote. Gov. If I was your state I would never vote for you again you traitor. Jean

Alice in Coldstream   April 23rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Come on Superdelegates...step up to the plate...Hillary can't hurt you once she is OUT...we'll soon see new strengths in Obama when he gets his chance to debate McCain...the gloves will be off and the subject will be ISSUES, not churlish semantics...I can't wait to hear a genuine debate on presidential topics...this is your moment Superdelegates...make it happen and SAVE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY!

Dave   April 23rd, 2008 10:32 am ET

The fact that Mrs Clinton just won PA and the Gov. of Oklahoma is endorsing Obama says allot about the way Billary has ran their campaign. They are not bad people, they just want the presidency so bad that they will burn down the barn to get it, and these latest round of super dels endorsing Obama are playing firemen & women.

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 10:32 am ET

As a Clinton supporter... I love stories like this... It has shown a trend that the Superdelegates are willing to vote against the "will of the people" in their own state... Richardson, Kerry, etc...

Get ready Obama people the superdelegates are going to go to Clinton because Obama has continued to show how weak he will be in the general election...

dEMOBRAT   April 23rd, 2008 10:32 am ET

Another person who does not back the will of the people. I hope Clinton wins the whole gambit and these folks are left in the wind holding their.....

Kenneth M   April 23rd, 2008 10:31 am ET

WELCOME ABORD BUT WHERE WERE YOU LAST WEEK WHEN WE COULD HAVE USED IT.

Independent   April 23rd, 2008 10:30 am ET

Sweet!!! One more person saying "Not this time" to Hillary Clinton and her negative games.

kimere   April 23rd, 2008 10:30 am ET

It is not about the heat in the kitchen, its about knowing how to cook. One does not need that much heat to cook well, therefore, even with your heat, get out of the kitchen if you do not know how to cook. Coming from a state Clinton won...this is how to cook...

JD   April 23rd, 2008 10:30 am ET

Good news for Obama! It will be interesting to see if any other superdelegates weigh in for either him or Clinton in the next few days.

YOU NEED TO KNOW   April 23rd, 2008 10:29 am ET

Senator Obama thanks you and his supporters do as well. This is a smart decision, I only wish the rest of America would realize the best choice for this country is Senator Obama.

there you go   April 23rd, 2008 10:28 am ET

Obama:

There you go... you do well on RED states (65% red) ... can you carry a state that matters or that we have a remote chance on winning?

ELECTIBILITY BABY!!!

dian   April 23rd, 2008 10:28 am ET

Good for him! Good Man! More should start coming to Obama's side, Please!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's end this, Please!!!!!!!!!

Madelyn   April 23rd, 2008 10:28 am ET

Finally, people saw the real Obama and voted for Hillary. If Hillary doesn't win the primary, I know many people that will vote for John McCain in the general election because Obama (and that racist anti American wife of his) play a racist card.

Think with your heads people, not your hearts.

Go Hillary!

Dan, Oklahoma   April 23rd, 2008 10:28 am ET

. . .This is why I love America.

YES WE CAN!!!!!

Kevin, Louisville, Ky   April 23rd, 2008 10:28 am ET

Keep it coming ..thanks Gov!

shirley   April 23rd, 2008 10:27 am ET

Thank you Governor Henry. Hillary cannot win the general election, she has been proven unfit for our highest office. Her lastest ads are disgraceful and dishonest.

all the way   April 23rd, 2008 10:27 am ET

after all the bad news for Obama and Hillary's dirty game and he held on to keep it a10% that's a win in my book.

JMark Indiana   April 23rd, 2008 10:27 am ET

Thank U Mr. Gov. I support your courage and truthfulness

Bill   April 23rd, 2008 10:26 am ET

thank you Governor Henry now is time for the rest of the superdelegates to show some courage. One way or the other.

bigben   April 23rd, 2008 10:26 am ET

Obama got his endorsement by asking him. Can I just finish my waffle?

@americans   April 23rd, 2008 10:26 am ET

ANYTIME HILLARY PULLS OUT A SMEAR CAMPAIGN WIN, OBAMA GETS A SUPERDELEGATE!!!

Chris in Columbus   April 23rd, 2008 10:25 am ET

Considering how many 'regular' delegates a superdelegate is worth, this effectively makes PA null and void.

AKRON, OHIO OBOMA SUPPORTER   April 23rd, 2008 10:25 am ET

OBOMA SUPPOTTERS WELCOME YOU

VOTE OBOMA

Brian   April 23rd, 2008 10:25 am ET

back in the Fall, now we are learning more about him and a lot of it is NOT GOOD... brialliant!

AKRON, OHIO OBOMA SUPPORTER   April 23rd, 2008 10:24 am ET

OBOMA SUPPOTTERS WELCOME YOU

VOTE OBOMA

Michael Lorton, Virginia   April 23rd, 2008 10:24 am ET

The tide is turnning for Hillary.....the political delegates are deserting........and the tide for Hillary is "going out."

joyce   April 23rd, 2008 10:24 am ET

how wonderful governor.
okla has a smart gov. you picked a winner
white lady in arkansas

Joanne   April 23rd, 2008 10:24 am ET

What a JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!!!! She Will Win The tide is rising............

Another brainwashed loser....................................his lose not Hillary's.

Bravo Hillary on your win...............

Hillary 08

fred   April 23rd, 2008 10:24 am ET

Isn't he going against the will of the people of OK???

fred   April 23rd, 2008 10:23 am ET

OH WOW....not impressed!!

Bond   April 23rd, 2008 10:23 am ET

Smart endorsement from smart governer.
I hope now Obama gets back to the message that we so love him for.
Let Hillary do what she is good at,, throwing mud. Obama can not win a mud fight with the Clintons, they are experts in that.

vjh   April 23rd, 2008 10:23 am ET

Smart man. Lrets hope more Supers endorse Obama in the next few weeks ahead.

PA   April 23rd, 2008 10:23 am ET

It is time for all the leaders in the deomcrates party to come forward and support the good in the party – OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!

bigben   April 23rd, 2008 10:22 am ET

Amazin every time this guy gets knocked around. Somebody comes to the save his butt.

Henry the traitor   April 23rd, 2008 10:22 am ET

unbelieveable – WOMEN in Oklahoma should be outrached! Another typical white guy suppressing the woman vote.

She won a 10 pts spread in Oklahoma - he has no justification! Where's the will of his people?

ObamaMama   April 23rd, 2008 10:21 am ET

More support for Obama. Why is CNN acting like this was the presidential election? Sure Hillary won but how?

NEGATIVITY OR LIE   April 23rd, 2008 10:21 am ET

A NO VOTE FOR MRS. HILLARY CLINTON IS NOT A YES VOTE FOR MR. JOHN McCAIN AND AMERICA WILL VOTE.

Who can America trust after Mrs. Hillary Clinton campaign tales are over?

Kelley   April 23rd, 2008 10:20 am ET

Thank you and welcome aboard

Charie Dukous   April 23rd, 2008 10:19 am ET

Great news from a student from OU!

Obama 08

ray   April 23rd, 2008 10:19 am ET

Who?

Trev   April 23rd, 2008 10:18 am ET

Way to back up the people of OK (NOT)!

Obama is not ready for primetime

tampa florida   April 23rd, 2008 10:17 am ET

Yay!

Mike, Las vegas, NV   April 23rd, 2008 10:17 am ET

I thought SD support the voters choice. I guess only when its in favor of Obama. Give me a break

Jay   April 23rd, 2008 10:17 am ET

Stop The Drama, Drop Out Obama!

Cammi317   April 23rd, 2008 10:16 am ET

The ranks are about to close. Obama will be the Nominee.

Matthew, Philadelphia, PA   April 23rd, 2008 10:16 am ET

Run him out of office! He is not following the will of the people of Oklahoma!

Crispin   April 23rd, 2008 10:16 am ET

That is really sounds good for every one who seeks real change in Washington politics,Gov.Brad endorsement is an other big step forward towards a new vision for America.

jobs, jobs, jobs,   April 23rd, 2008 10:16 am ET

AMERICA CANNOT TRUST MRS. HILLARY CLINTON FOR JOBS!

Brown   April 23rd, 2008 10:15 am ET

Good!

Jae - NY   April 23rd, 2008 10:15 am ET

Just as one is about to give up on America, there comes the voice of God offering encouragement in the face of disappointments.

Thank You Governer Henry.

Barack '08

C   April 23rd, 2008 10:15 am ET

Could you imagine the uproar amongst the Obamistas if a governor of a state that was won by Obama, decided to give his superdelegate vote to Hillary?

Nate in Mpls   April 23rd, 2008 10:15 am ET

Hey math wizards:

Hilary won by 9.4%.

9.4% does not round up to 10%. She did not win with a double-digit win like everyone claimed she needed to go on.

Ignore it if you want.

Kristopher   April 23rd, 2008 10:15 am ET

This is sad when Mr.Henry is going AGAINST his own people and support the candidate that didn't win his state!

Such is the way with super delegates but the people in this state should be infuriated.

Obama.. is a McDaddy and I love Him   April 23rd, 2008 10:14 am ET

BEcause we all know. those people voting for hilliary are McCain supporters anyway. regardless if she is the nominee or no

Hillarygetoutof theracenow   April 23rd, 2008 10:14 am ET

Thank You Gov. Brad Henry we nee more like you before the Demcratic party falls apart with clinton's negativity. The rest of the superdelgates need to do the same they do not owe the clintons anything what are they waiting for.

richj   April 23rd, 2008 10:14 am ET

another idiot govenor going against the wishes of the voters of his state. GO HILLARY!!!!! WERE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE CONVENTION!!!!! People are NOW realizing just who this guy and his wife are, EMPTY SUITS ALL TALK NO ACTION!!!

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   April 23rd, 2008 10:14 am ET

Wonderful! Thank you, governor! Now if Edwards, Gore and others would have some backbone and do the same........ this brutal-attack-so-called-campaign would END.

Are you listening?

BigTex   April 23rd, 2008 10:14 am ET

Aren't the supers supposed to vote with the will of the people? I guess he is just the Governor of OK but does not represent the will of the people of OK? The same way Kerry and Kennedy do not represent the people of their states?

I see how this works... OK should be ashamed for electing this MAN to office.

Rose   April 23rd, 2008 10:14 am ET

Here you go Hillary....talk about "RED" status turning to Obama while you need Republican's help to win "BLUE" states..:)

Jim, Indiana   April 23rd, 2008 10:14 am ET

Self interests most certainly, like some of the others who have gone against their constituents.

twister49 - oklahoma   April 23rd, 2008 10:13 am ET

Why Brad Henry–When we (Okalhomans) voted for Hillary?

KIRBY   April 23rd, 2008 10:13 am ET

THANKS! GOOD CHOICE
OBAMA WILL WIN INDIANA AND NORTH CAROLINA

GO OBAMA !!!

SNOBama   April 23rd, 2008 10:13 am ET

So... a Super Delegate can/should go againts the popular vote????

Sounds like a good argument for Clinton later down the road!

Ralph clinton   April 23rd, 2008 10:12 am ET

Superdelegates please help close this thing before Hillary and Bill distroy the democratic party.

Obama will be President   April 23rd, 2008 10:12 am ET

The Super Delegates need to VOTE NOW!

Debby   April 23rd, 2008 10:12 am ET

She wins the state and he backs Obama what a schmuck. Well a state in NE that houses Kerry and Kennedy is up 15 for McCain if Obama is the nominee. I guess what goes around comes around. LOL

Obama in 08, 12   April 23rd, 2008 10:12 am ET

This "winA" in PA was too little too late for Huckabee, I mean Hillary. The superdelegates will put the final nail in her coffin!

After further review,Texas   April 23rd, 2008 10:11 am ET

He smells the big money to be made with the interstate 35 deal.10 lane highway from Canada to Mexico.

Cynthia   April 23rd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Good for Senator Obama receiving another delegate endorsement. I'm sure there will be more to come out over time for Senator Obama. They understand the math.

Veterans For Obama   April 23rd, 2008 10:10 am ET

we need more Supers to come out and send Hillary a clear message!

Chris from VA   April 23rd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Oklahoma Democrats voted for Hillary. Way to represent the wishes of your state, Governor.

Peter   April 23rd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Obama kept getting endorsements, but that's not helping him winning the recent big primaries. What's wrong with his campaign?

Marine   April 23rd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Tyupical Democrat – wishy washy.

R. T.   April 23rd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Alaska
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
--------
All states Obama won to securehi lead that the Republicans win in a general election no matter what. Bank on it.

Ohio
PA
Florida
-------–
Swing states that Democrats MUST win 2 out of 3 of in the general election to have a shot at the White House... Also states Obama has proven he can't win come November.

Be careful what you wish for, kids. This guy is winning the nomination on smoke and mirrors (causcuses in red states) and has no chance come November.

Herman LA, CA   April 23rd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Thank you Gov. Brad for taking the high road this country needs it right about now. We have been torn down enough.

Obama 08!!!

Obama is a GODSEND   April 23rd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Hopefully The Super Delegates can SHUT HILLARY'S pie hole! She thinks her liitle win in PA is going to matter in the end! Hell to the no!

MD   April 23rd, 2008 10:10 am ET

What have the Clintons done while Bill was in office, that none of the respectable Democratic Party insiders back Hillary?

Levae   April 23rd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Thank you.

FEDUP   April 23rd, 2008 10:09 am ET

What happen to supporting the will of the people in their states?

proud army and navy mom   April 23rd, 2008 10:08 am ET

thank you, gov henry welcome aboard

Festus, Montana   April 23rd, 2008 10:08 am ET

. . . I wonder what story Hillary is going to make up to try and fool
Oklahoma voters? Bill was a midnight cowboy?

Obama 08.

CINDY   April 23rd, 2008 10:07 am ET

so he is voting against who won his state....???? very interesting.

lostin ohio   April 23rd, 2008 10:06 am ET

lets see how the hillbillies are going to spin this.

Chut Pata   April 23rd, 2008 10:06 am ET

You suck! You did not endorse Barack when he needed you, and you let Billary win. Now you see the rising sun and bow to it, just like other "super" delegates like Richardson.

JM   April 23rd, 2008 10:05 am ET

super delegates should stop this now.
Hillary just wants to distroy Obama chances of winning the white house because she is not going to get the nomination unless they give it to her.

MzAnn

deborah   April 23rd, 2008 10:05 am ET

So much for following the voters in your constituency. I'm sure Sen Obama won't refuse the endorsement because the people of Oklahoma said they wanted Sen Clinton.

Tammy   April 23rd, 2008 10:05 am ET

He needs to have a chat with Nancy Pelosi – didn't she say the superdelegates should support the will of the people?

AMK   April 23rd, 2008 10:04 am ET

Yet another person going against the will of their states majority vote. Ridiculous.

SR, CA   April 23rd, 2008 10:04 am ET

Thank you senator. Keep it coming!
Obama for 08

ross   April 23rd, 2008 10:04 am ET

Hillary also lost some states where superdelegates endorsed her. Thank you, Gov. Henry.

OBAMA 08

Bob, Muncie, IN   April 23rd, 2008 10:03 am ET

. . . Bravo Gov. Henry. Now that we're out of Pennsylvania, the in touch
voters are standing up again.

Yes we Can.

Linda (Maryland)   April 23rd, 2008 10:03 am ET

Those spent millions in Pennsylvania will eventually pay off for Obama as the superdelegates slowly, but surely move his way. They shall not be fooled, and truly see the error of Hillary's ways.

Yes Joe   April 23rd, 2008 10:03 am ET

so why should superdelegates back the person with the most votes if superdelegates on Obama's side don't think so?

jill american   April 23rd, 2008 10:03 am ET

Duh. Oklahoma is one of the most homophobic states in the country so supporting someone who rubs elbows with Rev Write and Donnie McGlurkin does not surprise me.

story   April 23rd, 2008 10:02 am ET

ANOTHER ONE
THAT HAD GIVEN UP
TO THE P`RESSURE
OF THE OBAMA´S CLAN

CB   April 23rd, 2008 10:02 am ET

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY GOV. HENRY!

Vanessa   April 23rd, 2008 10:01 am ET

After Hillary won PA???

j   April 23rd, 2008 10:01 am ET

One Super a day over the next two weeks will erase Clinton's gains in Penn.

military for Obama   April 23rd, 2008 10:01 am ET

another superdelegate after a major primary. who is the big winner

Dj   April 23rd, 2008 10:01 am ET

Praise God!

BCarlisle, San Ramon CA   April 23rd, 2008 10:00 am ET

Nothing to loose since he is termed out, his state went to Clinton, you would think he would be wise and go with her!

Traitor...another white man traitor

Marcie, OK   April 23rd, 2008 10:00 am ET

. . .Gee, the tide IS turning.

Obama 08

Greg, NY   April 23rd, 2008 9:59 am ET

When President Obama is sworn in in January, Hillary will still be running.

Jack in Cali   April 23rd, 2008 9:58 am ET

ummm his state easily went to clinton.........and yet he votes for Obama. Just like Richardson, Kennedy etc. These superdelegates need to be listening to THEIR voters!

Paul, Oklahoma   April 23rd, 2008 9:58 am ET

. . . Hillary's balloons have flown and the confetti has fallen. Now
reality sets in.

Yes We can!!!!!!!!!!
Obama 08.

Pepou   April 23rd, 2008 9:58 am ET

Great. The tide is turning in the right way.

CB in Florida   April 23rd, 2008 9:58 am ET

Thank You Honorable Sir! Yes We Can! OBAMA "08"

Montana is Obama Country   April 23rd, 2008 9:57 am ET

Good For you.. we'll take it..!
We want a person with substance in the Whitehouse.. NOT LIAR's.. Like the Clinton family..

Yes.. We.. Can.. in 2008

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