Rep. Zoe Lofgren picks Obama. Bottom line for CA DEM, IN women voters--"Who can beat a Republican."

[flpoljunkie]

http://thepage.time.com/2008/01/14/rep-lofgren-picks-obama/

Liberal Bay Area superdelegate joins the hope-monger bandwagon.

Told Monday’s San Jose Mercury News: “The bottom line for Democratic women voters in California, and even independent women, is who can beat a Republican.”

[Renew Deal]

1. Another major female endorsement for Obama.

Even women don't like Hillary.

[loveangelc]

2. I sure don't.

[FrenchieCat]

15. 35 years of experience making bad decisions......

that's why I don't care for her.

Trying to get into office on her husband's coattail.

That's liberation? :shrug:

[redqueen]

3. I thought Edwards polled better against Repubs...

:shrug:

[cali]

6. I suspect that the reason Edwards polls better is because

people remember the JE of 2004. And he hasn't been attacked by repukes or the press yet. Nor does he have the money to fight back, and he'll never have it due to the caps and limitations.

[avaistheone1]

16. Yes, Edwards has been polling consistently best for the last 6 months against Republicans.

I think Edwards will enjoy another upsurge, after all this bickering in the Clinton-Obama camps.

[cali]

4. another nice endorsement, another super delegate. n/t

[Adelante]

5. More good news

:)

[rug]

7. But who did Zoesmom endorse?

[skipos]

8. Sounds good. Is Lofgren more left like Lamont & Kerry, or more moderate like McCaskill & Johnson? n

[flpoljunkie]

10. Zoe Lofgren is more left like Kerry and Lamont.

[tekisui]

9. Obama has been gaining superdelegate endorsements, rapidly.

Clinton's Superdelegate numbers have largely held steady at 166ish since Iowa.

[Hope And Change]

11. Gobama 08!

:bounce:

[FrenchieCat]

12. Very Cool. Especially in Northern California!

GOBAMA! :headbang:

[flpoljunkie]

13. More from Zoe Lofgren on her endorsement of Obama from the San Jose Mercury News...

Zoe Lofgren endorses Barack Obama
Congresswoman cites unity, 'hope for the world' in decision

By Dana Hull
Mercury News

Article Launched: 01/14/2008 01:15:09 PM PST

U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, whose 16th district includes much of San Jose, announced today that she is endorsing Sen. Barack Obama for president.

The endorsement comes as Democrats Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton and former Sen. John Edwards race to shore up support in advance of California's Feb. 5 primary. The Obama campaign also opened a campaign office on East Santa Clara Street in San Jose Monday.

Many national polls show Obama gaining ground on Clinton, who is well known in California. Both candidates are counting on women voters, who make up 58 percent of likely Democratic voters, to give them an edge in the Golden State.

"This year, above all, we need inspiration," said Lofgren in a prepared statement released this afternoon. "We need a candidate and president who will summon us to unity, who will allow us to believe that America is a country whose ideals and principles matter and a country whose exceptional history can once again serve as a beacon of hope for the world."

Lofgren said that her adult children, Sheila and John, urged her to support Obama.

"Their reaction to Barack Obama reminds me so very much of the reaction young people of the same age had to Bobby Kennedy during his run for President," Lofgren said. "Bobby Kennedy's opponents weren't bad or incompetent people. But they lacked the inspiration that the times required. So it is today."

"Sen. Clinton and I are both baby boomers. We've both got plenty left to contribute to our country in the United States Congress. But I'm happy now to share the limelight with the next generation. I'm glad that someone with Barack Obama's intelligence, leadership and character can be our next President. It's time for a change."

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_7968934?nclick_check=1 Requires registration

[FrenchieCat]

14. Silicon Valley!

Very cool!

[Barack_America]

17. Wow! Bold statement!

Welcome endorsement!

[AtomicKitten]

18. I agree with the rationale.

thanks for posting! ;)

[BenDavid]

19. Hope? this person is one of those that believe the government

was behind 9-11.and voted against the war, so we hrc folks were not looking for her support......

[David Zephyr]

20. Kick. Thank goodness someone is addressing the issues.

Kick.