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Don't blame San Francisco for Obama's "Bittergate"

Candidates pander to wealthy donors in every city, not just mine!
Joan Walsh

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  • Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:01 PM

    Reps. David Price and Mel Watt — announced their endorsement of Barack Obama

    Two superdelegates — Reps. David Price and Mel Watt — announced their endorsement of Barack Obama on a conference call in advance of the White House hopeful’s visit to the state tomorrow. Watt had previously backed John Edwards.

    Obama now has received endorsements from six North Carolina superdelegates, including party vice chair Dannie Montgomery, Rep. G.K. Butterfield, former Democratic Party director Everett Ward, and former Watt staffer Joyce Brayboy, a lobbyist.

    Hillary Clinton has the backing of superdelegate Susan Burgess, a Charlotte city councilwoman

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