47 New Endorsements

The Democratic Party is rallying behind by Sen. Barack Obama including former supporters of Hillary Clinton. The latter will announce her support of Obama tomorrow.

From barackobama.com:

Thursday Superdelegate Update: 47 New Endorsements

by HQ Blog, Thursday, June 05, 2008 at 07:28 PM

Today, the Democratic party continued to unify around Barack Obama. Forty seven new superdelegate endorsements were announced today, including that of Ohio Governor Ted Strickland who had been a active supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton throughout the primary process. Earlier today he released the following comments, explaining his choice...

• Gov. Ted Strickland (OH)

Today, I announce my wholehearted and enthusiastic support for Barack Obama for President of the United States.

Earlier today I talked with Sen. Hillary Clinton. I thanked her for her friendship and the strong effort she put forth in this historic campaign. I pledged to work with her to unify the party and to make sure that Barack Obama wins the presidency.

Ohioans have suffered as a result of the failed policies of the Bush Administration, including job loss as a result of rising fuel prices. Ohioans desperately want real, meaningful change. And I believe Barack Obama will bring that change.

The following superdelegates also endorsed Barack Obama today:

• Rep. Jim Matheson (UT)
• Rep. Jim Inslee (WA)
• Tom Foley (WA)
• Norm Dicks (WA)
• Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa
• Georgia AFL-CIO President Richard Ray
• Sen. Jim Webb (VA)
• Rep. Alcee L. Hastings (FL)
• Rep. Corrine Brown (FL)
• Rep. Kendrick B. Meek (FL)
• Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL)
• The entire NY Congressional Delegation (29 members, led by Rep. Charlie Rangel)
• Virginia Democratic Party Chair Dick Cranwell
• Rep. Bob Rankin (CA)
• Rep. Diana DeGette (CO)
• Rep. Zack Space
• Sen. Sherrod Brown
• Ohio Democratic Party Chair Chris Redfern