Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Obama [UPDATED]

by lizardbox, Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:11:36 PM EST

New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman, a Super Delegate, is set to endorse Senator Barack Obama in his bid for the Democratic Party nomination for POTUS.

Source: http://thepage.time.com/2008/04/28/sen-b ingaman-to-endorse-obama/

UPDATE:
About Jeff Bingaman: He is the junior Senator from New Mexico, and has been in the Senate since he won the seat from Republican Harrison Schmitt in 1982

Bingaman is Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member of the Finance Committee; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; and Joint Committee on the Economy.
[Source: wikipedia].

UPDATE II:
That makes 18 Senators for Obama, 13 for Clinton. IMHO, this speaks volumes
Thanks to Bob Johnson, via Demconwatch

UPDATE III:
Statement:

To make progress, we must rise above the partisanship and the issues that divide us to find common ground. We must move the country in a dramatically new direction.

I strongly believe Barack Obama is best positioned to lead the nation in that new direction.


Full statement here




Tags: Senator Bingaman, Barack Obama, Endorsement, Super Delagate (all tags)

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Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Obama (none / 0)

This is something he needs at the moment.  He's lost his mojo and his momentum.  Wright is taking over right now and he needs something positive related to politics.  It's odd.  I think this is his lowest low at the moment, it wasn't even this bad when the Wright story broke.


This administration is not sinking. This administration is soaring! If anything, they are rearranging the deck chairs on the Hindenburg!
by venavena on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:17:16 PM EST

That makes 18 Senators for Obama, 13 for Clinton. (2.00 / 1)

According to demconwatch.


by Bob Johnson on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:18:14 PM EST

Re: That makes 18 Senators for Obama, 13 for Clint (2.00 / 1)

Ha! I was actually commenting on your story as you deleted it, and was going to delete mine once done! Can you repost your story for a "bump"?


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by lizardbox on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:20:06 PM EST
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Add the Senator totals to your post. (none / 0)


by Bob Johnson on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:22:37 PM EST
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Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (2.00 / 3)

It means a lot when the people you've worked with in the Senate clearly prefer Obama.


We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.
by politicsmatters on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:20:11 PM EST

Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (2.00 / 1)

The amazing thing is that Clinton has been in the senate longer than Obama, but he continues to lead her in senate endorsements.


by mefck on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:26:20 PM EST
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Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (none / 0)

I wonder if Richardson influenced him at all in this...


by mikes101 on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:49:17 PM EST
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Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (2.00 / 1)

Richardson doesn't control everyone in New Mexico.

Remember, Bingaman, despite being our junior senator, has been in the Senate since 1983.  He was first elected the same year Richardson first was elected to the House.

So, no, I think Bingaman thought for himself on this one.


New Mexico politics from the local perspective.
by fbihop on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 04:16:09 PM EST
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Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (none / 0)

Check out how he's described (and the link below takes you to his endorsement statement as well):

S/en. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) has been in the Senate for 26 years and has bulldogged his way to (near) the top of the ladder in terms of who his colleagues respect./
http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/arch ives/2008/04/in_bingaman_obama_bags_a_se nat.php


We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.
by politicsmatters on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 04:18:41 PM EST
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Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (none / 0)

Just interesting.  The race was close in New Mexico but you'd think Clinton would get some credit for victories at some point.  Plus she carried Hispanics heavily there - which is their #1 growing demographic.  Not saying supers should go with demographics, but even in states where she trounces Obama like Oklahoma and Massachusetts she is not getting any love.... at some point if you don't go with the will of constituents (in a primary season that is already heavily biased towards Obama) you are just asking for a loss in November.


by mikes101 on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 04:20:50 PM EST
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Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (2.00 / 1)

Drip, drip, drip.

One or two a day. Keep them coming.


by DeskHack on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:31:52 PM EST

Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (2.00 / 1)

Well I'm not happy considering Clinton won New Mexico.


Restore America's Strength.
by RJEvans on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:35:14 PM EST

Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (none / 0)

A New Judas from New Mexico.

I kid I kid.


Fight the Smears!
by Lettuce on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:43:07 PM EST
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Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (none / 0)

I hope you are kidding.


Restore America's Strength.
by RJEvans on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 06:31:19 PM EST
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Re: Breaking: NM Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Endorse Oba (none / 0)

drip, drip drip


"I am standing with Barack Obama to say, `Yes, we can!'" Hillary Clinton 6/7/08
by feliks on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:40:44 PM EST

Other NM Senator (2.00 / 1)

This is important because the other NM Senator has retired and a Democrat could pick up a GOP seat. Bingaman clearly feels that Obama will help him capture that seat.

As for the primary in NM, it was essentially a tie. I don't think Bingaman could have sensed a mandate to go with Clinton. Brad Henry on the other hand...


by elrod on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 03:52:19 PM EST

good news (none / 0)

Glad to see our US senators exercising good judgment. Let the steady stream keepa flowing..


"Beauty, more than bitterness, makes the heart break." Sara Teasdale
by april34fff on Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 08:32:27 PM EST


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