In Oklahoma: Henry backs Obama
In Oklahoma: Henry backs Obama

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By Michael McNutt
Published: April 23, 2008

Gov. Brad Henry, who said earlier he would not endorse a Democratic presidential candidate until this summer's national convention, announced this morning he is supporting Barack Obama.

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The endorsement means Obama, a U.S. senator from Illinois who finished second in Oklahoma's presidential primary earlier this year, picked up one more superdelegate.

"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,” said Henry, who is in the middle of his second term.

"Senator Obama and his positive message reflect the best of America,” Henry said.

The Democratic governor, in a statement released by Obama's campaign, pledged to Obama his support as a superdelegate at the convention.

Obama said: "I am proud to have Governor Henry's support today as we continue to build our grassroots movement for change. ...We're fortunate to have Governor Henry's backing, and I look forward to working with him in the months ahead to bring about real change not just for Oklahomans, but all Americans.”

‘Inspirational leader'
Henry is the third superdelegate, or party insider, from Oklahoma to back Obama. U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York has the support of one Oklahoma superdelegate. The state's remaining six superdelegates are uncommitted to any candidate.

Clinton won 55 percent of the votes in Oklahoma's Feb. 5 presidential primary, compared with 31 percent of the votes cast for Obama. As a result, Clinton was awarded 24 delegates and Obama was granted 14 delegates from Oklahoma at the national convention, Aug. 25-28 in Denver.

"He (Obama) is a strong, committed and inspirational leader, ideally suited to bring together Democrats, independents and Republicans,” Henry said.

Henry said in January he wasn't vying to be the running mate for any of the Democratic presidential contenders, but he said he would consider the possibility if asked.


 


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Brad sure nows how to pick them. He never knew this racist until this weekend? Sure and OJ really didn't do it and Clinton didn't inhale. This just shows how inept Obama is and he never should or will be President. It's great to see this phony campaign fail due to very reason he is where he is race.
Paul, Oklahoma City - Apr 30, 2008 at 7:18 am
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Ignore Paul
Traci - Do you really think Henry's or Boren's endorsement will really make any big difference?
Robert, Oklahoma City - Apr 25, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Henry is a jackass. He said he would wait until the convention to commit, then he comes out the day after Clinton won Pennsylvania. Considering the man has cost taxpayers millions of dollars while sitting on his hands on parole/probation files, I won't be taking his endorsement to heart.
Traci, Mustang - Apr 25, 2008 at 4:24 pm
all in good fun, Robert, all in good fun.
Heather, Ada - Apr 25, 2008 at 3:42 pm
LOL - See? even opposites can at least agree on something.
Robert, Oklahoma City - Apr 25, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I guess that would depend on your definition of truth. I do agree though, deep discussion, and debates are a good thing.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 3:02 pm
TY - I love deep discussion, and debate, really I do. People learn from heated debate and discussion. The truth is what really is important whether its in politics, or religion, or life. The interpretation of truth is always a cloudy prospect - especially in politics.
Robert, Oklahoma City - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:59 pm
your entitled to your opinion robert, that's what liberal, I mean liberty is all about.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:47 pm
TY - In regards to The War on Terrorism I cite --http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/terrorism/sjres23.enr.html
Robert, Oklahoma City - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:45 pm
AVA - Thank you for the effort and the citation and I concede that while Wiki may be a good source, it is not infallible.
Robert, Oklahoma City - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:40 pm
TY - You are really good at dishing it out but you don't take it very well do you? I congratulate you on completely getting away from any accountability of statement of fact. That is how cowards deal with reality. You dont give a damn about anything other than seeing Obama be elected. Thats all fine and good but you have to grow up and realize he does not have the luxury of avoiding facts in regards to his record or associations, or history. If you think Hillary is tough on him, wait until McCain gets at him. Barack is the modern McGovern and its going to be fun to watch him - and you - crash hard in November, if he even gets that far.
Robert, Oklahoma City - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:36 pm
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2005-11-29-wikipedia-edit_x.htm - also - http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/04/weekinreview/04seelye.html just goes to show that wikipedia is not a valid source. If I were to write a research paper in my sociology class, I would not use wikipedia as a cited source.. it's just wrong.
Heather, Ada - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:31 pm
It says that Robert is a cowardly, idiot, and you are wasting your time trying to talk some sense into him.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:25 pm
One last point, since those things I stated previously are what America has been founded on, maybe your just opposed to being an American.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:24 pm
TY - What the dictionary says and what modern liberals (politically)are and do are oxymoron's. Unlike you, I concede my use of liberal is not how the dictionary defines it - but it is universally understood in the political arena to support socialism, oppose capitalism, oppose open discussion and ideas that dont conform to their particular agenda etc..
Robert, Oklahoma City - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:21 pm
oh, and last but not least "FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL" hum, that has a nice ring to it.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:19 pm
notice how liberal and liberty have simular meanings...that's not by chance.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:18 pm
here's another one for you liberty - freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control.
2. freedom from external or foreign rule; independence.
3. freedom from control, interference, obligation, restriction, hampering conditions, etc.; power or right of doing, thinking, speaking, etc., according to choice.
4. freedom from captivity, confinement, or physical restraint: The prisoner soon regained his liberty.
5. permission granted to a sailor, esp. in the navy, to go ashore.
6. freedom or right to frequent or use a place: The visitors were given the liberty of the city.
7. unwarranted or impertinent freedom in action or speech, or a form or instance of it: to take liberties.
8. a female figure personifying freedom from despotism.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:16 pm
although you make be a terrorist, since you seem to have racist views.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:11 pm
you should pay special attention to numbers 4, 6, and 7. So if you are opposed to those things than you must be a communist.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:07 pm
here I'll help you out Liberal - favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2. (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.
3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
6. of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies.
7. free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:04 pm
TY - All you have done is confirm you are a pontificating liberal moron who has no common sense or the capacity to rationalize reality when it don't serve your single minded stay in line liberal goose stepping agenda for being an Obama cheerleader. You managed to run completely away from even mentioning Obama - AGAIN - with spinning off to yet another topic.
Robert, Oklahoma City - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:04 pm
do you even know what liberal means?
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Why would we waste our time to prove what has already been proven. maybe if you actually used a valid news source you would know that already.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 2:00 pm
you don't want to talk about issues, because you don't have a clue; so you stick to your anti-liberal talking points which played out long ago.
TY , OKLAHOMA CITY - Apr 25, 2008 at 1:59 pm

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