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June 3, 2008
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 05:44 PM ET

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WASHINGTON (CNN) – Oklahoma Democratic Party chairman and uncommitted superdelegate Ivan Holmes will endorse Barack Obama on Tuesday evening, CNN has learned.

Holmes, who has led the state party since 2007, initially supported John Edwards and said he has remained neutral throughout the nomination process because Hillary Clinton won the Oklahoma primary on Super Tuesday.

He told CNN he is making an endorsement today because “I’ve been trying to be sure in my mind it’s over, which it now looks like it is to me.”

Holmes insisted the Democratic party needs to have a nominee in place “so we can get on with McCain and not each other.”

He said he had spoken with Obama over the phone earlier in the day, but he has not yet informed the senator of his final decision.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


John   June 3rd, 2008 9:01 pm ET

The Democrats just lost my vote. No ifs, ands, or butts!!!

Linned   June 3rd, 2008 7:59 pm ET

It is apparent that Senator Obama is going to be the Democratic nominee and my hope is that the party can come together.

Jenny   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

YES YES YES!!!

Pistoff   June 3rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

OK is OK!

Keifer S.   June 3rd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

It should never have come this far but here we are. And Barack Obama has won the nominee. Shame that it took 5 overtimes to prove that Obama was the one and only choice all along. We would gratefully honor a cabinet posting for Hillary, but I'm afraid the VP position is off the table for her. We wouldn't want her challenging Obama's ability to be commander in chief would we? Remember Noah from Season Six?

martin   June 3rd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

i like oklahoma.i'm choctaw.

Shirley Q   June 3rd, 2008 7:30 pm ET

It will not be over till Hillary goes to the convention!

aware   June 3rd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Canabalism at its most interesting! :(

Linda   June 3rd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Thank you Ivan Holmes, you have helped to secure my children and grandchildren's future.

Cynthia   June 3rd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Why are my comments being put in moderation. I don't think any of them are mean and insensitive as some of the others that I have seen posted under the different storylines.

Josephine   June 3rd, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Mr. Holmes you did the right thing.

HILLARY IS WINNING!   June 3rd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

JUST ANOTHER TRAITOR!

The Oracle   June 3rd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

I think the fact that someone who has supported Clinton for years, is saying for "THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PARTY", I am going to support Obama, even though he wasn't my 1st choice. Do you people watch football?? You "scrimmage" you're own team. Not use live ammo on you're own teammates. You guys lost sight of the goal.

Laidetea   June 3rd, 2008 6:40 pm ET

I want to Barack.

Danielle   June 3rd, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Things are just getting better! Democrats Unite!

Obama 08!

TonyNJHC   June 3rd, 2008 6:35 pm ET

I wish I could say to Oklahoma, O.K., but sorry not on this one.

Jbc   June 3rd, 2008 6:33 pm ET

THANK YOU LET'S UNITE!

Monte   June 3rd, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Mr. Holmes, you will be at the top of my list to see you never win a race in Oklahoma., You have betrayed all of us. Hillary received the majority of Oklahoma votes and won this red state. Shame on you and all your super-delegates for CYA. John McCain will win Oklahoma in Nov,. and with my help keep Obama out of the White House.
The DNC betrayed all of us, for what. An inexperience black man just so no one would call them racist. Obama is the biggest radical racist in this country. Look at his friends – BIRDS OF A FEATHER, FLOCK TOGETHER.

Strevos   June 3rd, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Thanks for your endorsement , we will definately with the White House this november

Peter in NY   June 3rd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Nice work CNN. Keep editing out the comments you decide are not in favor of a certain group. After this week CNN will get none of my viewership support. CNN has the worst political team in television. You guys rival FOX and Bill O'Reilly.

Howard   June 3rd, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Many of us do realize who he really is and are not going to vote for him

Dale Scott, Winterville NC   June 3rd, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Thank God, this has come to an end. I do'nt think HRC should be VP simmply because she is selfish, manipulative, and calculating. She doesnt care about the interest of the party moreover the interest of the american people. Throughtout this entire process, the only person that she display any care for is herself. Her mentality was such that nothing or no one was going stop her from getting the nomination. She insulted Obama endlessly, she tried using the sexiest thing, the blue collar worker votes, and yet nothing worked. Then she moved on to the Florida/Michigan thing and that didnt work either. so please tell me how is she more electable than Obama. Obama is responsible for the record voters coming out to support the democratic party, he is responsible for bringing life to primary and electrifying people. I respect the way he dealt withHRC by not responding to her insults but just kill with kind and respectful comments. He is a true professional.
Putting HRC would be the first part of his demise.
By the way I am a female, and tenacity in HRC case is surely mistaken for selfish endeavors.

jane in CA   June 3rd, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I am with Mary Beth Joseph 100%.

NC man   June 3rd, 2008 6:22 pm ET

obama the man until the video come out tomm with michelle , then they will all switch to Hillary

b - nyc   June 3rd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

With all due respects, hats off to Senator Obama for a campaign well done. He only needed four times the money and the aid of the press that slammed her and adored him… But, he did it with "politics as usual"… Well done sir.

So, to all of the Obama supporters that have continued to be so rude and disrespectful throughout this election… Word of warning… You NEED us, we don/t need you and your tone should shift soon because most Clinton backers will NEVER vote for Obama…

Think before you speak…

Montana is Obama Country   June 3rd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

........*** WELCOME*** ...........

Stephen H   June 3rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Dont miss the train people. Get on board!

RB   June 3rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Obama... a 50% black and 50% white man from nowhere, with no money, with no one knowing who he was....BEAT HILLARY CLINTON, despite all of her "kitchen sink", dirty blows. THAT'S HUGE!!!

I, too, am really proud of my country! Great work OBAMABOTS, OBAMACANS, OBAMA SUPPORTERS. This is the beginning of America returning to "of the people, by the people, for the people" instead of special interest!

And, GOOD GAME YOU CRAZY HILLARY SUPPORTERS! Just like buddies on the court, game's over and it's time to go drink a beer...together...and talk about how we're going to kick the s%#& out of John McSame in Nov.

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Hillary Supporters! You Can Make Your Vote Count, Vote For Obama In The General Election!

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

No V P Spot For Hillary!

lostin ohio   June 3rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

itttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt's rally time baby stop the hating and let win this thing.

Math Teacher, Texas   June 3rd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Thank you, God!!

Renee St.Louis   June 3rd, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Thanks!

kenny cole   June 3rd, 2008 6:07 pm ET

YOU WELLCOME,EVERY BODY KEEP THEM COMING BARACK THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF USA

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Hillary Supporters! Its Time To Get Behind Obama! Make Your Vote Count In The General Election!

Lawrence for barack   June 3rd, 2008 6:07 pm ET

12 more left baby thank u Lord HISTORY IN THE MAKING

oliver   June 3rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Well done! Senator

mollie roberts   June 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

we love your station, we 've not ever going to watch fox news. your station seem fair in reporting the news, especially that young man that comes on after larry king's show, we just love him and never miss his shows.

smw   June 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Dear fellow Obama supporters, please stop the Hillary bashing. That is one amazing woman, and just to see her fight put me in awe. I can't imagine not taking her up on her offer to help - warts and all, she's formidable, intelligent, knowledgeable, and her expertise and verve will serve the Democratic party well in the years to come.

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Welcome To The Winning Team!

jack   June 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

trickle, trickle, trickle………. WWWWHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOSHHHHH!!!

This is a sign of what will happen in the general….. some hesitation at first, then whoosh!

First time Dem voter… former Repub

Obama/Clinton 2008/2012

DemHypocrisy   June 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I'll bet he doesn't get reelected. What happened to following the will of the people? Hypocrites.

Mika   June 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

YEAH!!!!!!!! Now we can focus on defeating John McNOBrain! I'm Mika and I approve this message!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOMAN THAT BELIEVES HILLARY IS A PARTY SPOILER!   June 3rd, 2008 6:03 pm ET

THANK YOU

OBAMA SUPPORTERS DO NOT WANT HILLARY AS VP!
HILLARY SUPPORTERS THAT ARE DEMANDING HER TO BE VP, WHAT ARE THEY THINKING THAT SHE WILL RUN THE WHITE HOUSE INSTEAD OF OBAMA? IS THIS WHAT HILLARY IS THINKING ALSO? WHAT DOES OBAMA THINK ABOUT THAT, I JUST HOPE HE DOES NOT BE A FOOL.

OBAMA JUST LOOK AT THE WAY BILL IS ACTING TODAY, HE IS ALL OVER THE NEWS CLOWNING, IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT TO PUT UP WITH FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS? I KNOW WE DON'T. SEND BOTH OF THEM PACKING YOU REALLY DON'T NEED THEM AND ALL OF THEIR BAGGAGE!

Octavia.V in TN   June 3rd, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oregonrose   June 3rd, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Victory never tasted so good!!!!!

Obama 08

Less, Austin Tx   June 3rd, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Almost across the finish line!! Good for Obama.

No more Clinton's – they need to go home and sort out their personal problems, which is obvious.

We don't need Clinton's in the media no more.

- – - – <<<GO Obama !

Steve   June 3rd, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Obama/Clinton '08

Time to unify the party, Barack. Accept Hillary's offer to be your VP. The ball's in your court!

Venus   June 3rd, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Thank you and welcome to the "O" Team!!!

We are down to needing 12 superdelegates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a day! I guess now Hillary can say in her speech tonight that Obama has the magic numbers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ha,ha,ha,ha............. these endorsements are coming so fast that it's funny as hell to watch all the media faces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love it! Can't wait to see the Obama family on stage tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's party time!

NEVER OBAMA THE LIAR   June 3rd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

obama stinks.

Cathy   June 3rd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

My husband and I support Hillary Clinton and the only way Obama would get our vote is to choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate. I hope all Hillary supporters feel the same way otherwise John McCain will be President and boy we sure don't want that. This country does not need 4 more years of Bush!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Dianne   June 3rd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I am from Oklahoma and I thank you!!!!

I also pray Obama does not ask Hillary to be veep!!! Not only does she come with a lot of baggage, the thought of her being one heartbeat away from the position she felt so intitled to might be just too much temptation for her or one of her people.

SAY NO TO HILLARY!

Mary Beth Joseph   June 3rd, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Mr. President and First Lady we are behind you 100%. God Bless you and keep you and love you always.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 3rd, 2008 5:58 pm ET

John McCain says he is an "agent of change" while Bush is on the campaign trail with him and financing him for Jeb Bush. McCain is a proven "agent of War". Democrats won't fall McCains horse and pony show. Someone should have told out of touch McCain that Condi Rice says we should talk to Iran while he's running around the country blasting Obama against talk. McCain may be a POW but he's a idiot.

TPnTN   June 3rd, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Please now let's UNIFY!!!!!! Rock Barack!!

Susan   June 3rd, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Down to the wire! Barack the Vote!!

Mary Beth Joseph   June 3rd, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Thank you for endorsing Barack Obama. I am grateful you have done so. Mr. Obama is a great man, few really realize just who he really is.
I pray that Mr. Obama will not ask Sen. Clinton to be V.P, - we do not want another two Clinton's in the White House . She will ruin Mr. Obama's office with her pushy "me me me first" mentality.

Sigh..   June 3rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

These last minute Superdels are just so very sad. Let's switch so Obama will like us. Weasel sheep. All of them.

Obama-Junkie, IL   June 3rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

There coming out of everywhere!

Sandy   June 3rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

YES YES HERE THEY COME.

Janet, 60+White Female American via Canada   June 3rd, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The Democratic Nominee in November 2008

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