JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Tonight, Attorney General Jay Nixon,
Secretary of State Robin Carnahan and Missouri Democratic Party
Chairman John Temporiti announced their endorsement of Sen. Barack
Obama for President. Sen. Obama, the superdelegates said, is the best
candidate to bring about the change that Missouri and America needs.
The superdelegates released the following statements:
Attorney General Jay Nixon: “Over the past few months, Sen.
Obama and Sen. Clinton have inspired and energized Americans from all
walks of life. Across the nation, and here in Missouri, there is a
level of excitement and hope that I haven’t seen in many years.
“Sen. Clinton ran a strong campaign and she empowered millions of
Americans to reach for their dreams. But after eight years of George W.
Bush, Sen. Obama is the right candidate to bring about the change our
country so badly needs.
“Missourians are ready for a new direction, both for our state and the
nation at large. Families are struggling to make ends meet, and they’re
looking for new leaders, with new priorities, to move us forward. Just
like Missourians don’t want four more years of Matt Blunt’s policies at
the state level, they don’t want four more years of George W. Bush’s
policies at the national level.
“Democrats are already uniting behind Sen. Obama, and over the coming
weeks, I expect to see many Independents and Republicans unite behind
him as well. I look forward to joining Sen. Obama on the campaign trail
this fall as we fight to change the direction Missouri and the nation.”
Secretary of State Robin Carnahan: “As Missouri’s chief
elections official, it is my job to ensure that every eligible voter
has the chance to have their voice heard at the polls. As of tonight,
voters in the final two states have done just that.
“Barack Obama has secured the requisite number of delegates to become
the nominee of the Democratic Party. He has my complete support and
will receive my vote at the Convention.
“With the many challenges facing our country – from the high cost of
health care and the fragile state of our economy to the war in Iraq and
global warming – it is clear that we need a dramatic change in
leadership. Both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama are extraordinary
leaders with a passion for change and clarity of purpose that will
serve our country well. It is my hope that in the days ahead both the
Senators and their supporters can join together in achieving that
common purpose.”
Missouri Democratic Party Chairman John Temporiti: “It now
appears that Senator Barack Obama has the delegates necessary to win
the Democratic nomination.
“I want to commend both he and Senator Clinton for running an issue
based primary that has energized Democrats, Independents and
Republicans alike. As Missouri Democratic Party Chairman, I now urge
all Americans to unite behind Senator Obama’s campaign and the ideals
he has promulgated these past months. Not since John F. Kennedy have I
witnessed a candidate that has energized and captivated the American
people, especially our young voters, like Barack Obama has.
“The election this November will quite simply come down to whether the
American people deserve change or more of the same. It will be a
privilege for me to cast a vote at the Democratic National Convention
for Barack Obama as our next President of the United States.”
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