WISCONSIN SUPERDELEGATE ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA
Wisconsin State Party Chairman, Formerly Edwards Supporter, Joe Wineke Backs Obama
Chicago, IL – Today, Wisconsin Democratic State Party Chairman Joe Wineke endorsed Barack Obama today.
Below is Chairman Wineke’s statement:
“Today, I announce my personal endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States. When this campaign started, I was deeply impressed by the talent level of our Democratic candidates. I still am. I was an early supporter of John Edwards and continue to have great respect for Senator Hillary Clinton.
“On Tuesday, February 19, 2008, the people of Wisconsin spoke through our primary process. Over 1.1 million of the 1.5 million votes cast went to our Democratic candidates. Barack Obama won with over 58% of the vote, winning 62 of our 72 counties. As the Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party and a delegate to the national convention, I believe that Senator Obama’s convincing win in the Badger state should be rewarded. Therefore, I pledge my support to his campaign.
“No matter who wins the Democratic nomination, our Party will be united. After nearly eight long years of the Bush administration, change is in the air. Senator Barack Obama is the best candidate to make that change happen.”
