Superdelegate from S.C. endorses Obama

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The Associated Press
http://www.thestate.com/presidential-politics/story/289640.html
COLUMBIA, S.C. --
A Democratic Party superdelegate from South Carolina on Friday endorsed presidential hopeful Barack Obama, saying the Illinois senator appeals to independents and disillusioned Republicans.

Waring Howe, a Charleston attorney, holds a position with the Democratic National Committee that allows him to support anyone at the party's convention, regardless of what happens in the South Carolina primary Jan. 26.

"With him at the top of the ticket, Democrats will have a candidate they can run with, not run from," Howe said of Obama.

Howe also is the Charleston County Democratic Party chairman and a member of the state party's executive committee.

"Waring Howe is a valuable addition to our South Carolina team and we're excited to have his support," said Stacey Brayboy, state director for Obama's campaign.

Two of the states other superdelegates, including former DNC chief Don Fowler, have endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton. The other five have said they either cannot or will not issue endorsements in the primary.