June 4, 2008 - 10:55am
Rep. Van Hollen endorses Obama
By Politicker Staff
Category: President, HouseTags: Chris Van Hollen, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Sweeney, Steny Hoyer, Ben Cardin, Susan Turnbull, Maryland Superdelegates
In a statement this morning, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Kensington) endorsed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for president.
Van Hollen praised the long nominating season for helping to "energize" the Democratic Party.
"This record enthusiasm has already helped to grow our Majority in Congress through three straight special election wins," the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said. "The enthusiasm, new voters, and Americans' demand for change has clearly expanded the playing field for House Democrats this fall. Our nominee Barack Obama is inspiring millions of Americans to register to vote and go to the polls."
He also congratulated Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) on her campaign.
Obama leads in Maryland superdelegates with 14, followed by Clinton's 11. Rep. Steny Hoyer, Sen. Ben Cardin, DNC Vice Chair Susan Turnbull and AFL-CIO President John Sweeney remain undeclared.
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I’m so happy that Van Hollen endorsed Obama! Not because I’m an Obama supporter, but when the #$%# hits the fan and the true Obama comes out during the general campaign cycle, and we discover that his true roots, or that Michelle Obama is an America hater, or that he is some sort of manchurian candidate, Van Hollen will choke on his endorsement. Hey Van Heffer, if you ever read this, people know that you are nothing but a self-interested politician. His daughter supported Obama early in the election cycle and we all know what that means--Van Hollen did too. He just kept it a secret because he was scared he would alienate Hilary voters in his constituency. What a political stunt. It’s so obvious. He endorses after the nomination is locked up--which means his endorsement means #$%@. I say- wake up 8th District!!! Van Hollen is using you to get to higher office.
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