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The black superdelegates: A guide to the 100+ African Americans who may decide the election

Keith Boykin | Posted May 12, 2008 9:25 AM

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But there is another subgroup we don't know as much about -- the black superdelegates. It's almost impossible to find a good list on the Internet of African American superdelegates. So we decided to create our own. It's a work in progress, and it will change rapidly, but we believe this is the most accurate and complete, publicly available list of black superdelegates.

Why is it so hard to find this information?

First, it's difficult to determine exactly who is or is not African American. We based our decisions on publicly available information. Using that approach, we were able to identify 111 black superdelegates.

Next, we had to figure out which superdelegates were supporting whom. That was even more challenging. We searched through multiple databases and sometimes came up with conflicting information. We tried to base our categorizations on information that was available in reliable public sources, such as newspapers and the candidates' own web sites.

Then we had to find contact information for everyone on our list. It was such a daunting task that we are still updating it as we publish this list. Our editorial board made the decision to publish the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all 111 African American superdelegates. In some cases, we made the decision to publish home telephone numbers, but only when those numbers were provided by the superdelegates themselves in a public forum.

We are also in the process of collecting email addresses for the 111 African American superdelegates on our list. We will be updating our list to include that information as we collect it.

Our purpose in publishing this information is not to harass the superdelegates or to violate their rights to privacy. Our purpose is to provide what we consider to be valuable public information to our readers.

We invite you to comment or email us to help us update this list, and we hope you will use this information responsibly and conscientiously.

4,049 total delegates
2,025 delegates needed to win nomination
796 total superdelegates (20% of total)
111 African American superdelegates
58 black superdelegates for Obama (52%)
34 black superdelegates for Clinton (31%)
19 "uncommitted" black superdelegates (17%)
Superdelegates yet to be named and delegates from Michigan and Florida are not included in most media tallies
Superdelegates from Michigan and Florida are included in The Daily Voice tally
One superdelegate, Rep. Al Wynn (D-MD), will be resigning his seat in June and will not be a superdelegate at the Democratic National Convention in August

The Black Superdelegates

(List in Formation)

OBAMA SUPERDELEGATES ()

Tina Abbott
Michigan Democratic State Central Committee
606 Townsend
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 371-5410
-OR-
Wayne State University
Board of Governors
656 West Kirby
Room 4231 FAB
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-2034
Source: http://www.politico.com/superdelegates/
Source: http://blackpoliticsontheweb.com/african-american-superdelegates-tracker/

Yvette Alexander
Democratic National Committee Member
City Council, District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20004
Ph: 202.724.8068
Email: Email contact page
Source: Washington Post, The Hilltop

The Rev. Willie Barrow
Co-Chairperson
Rainbow-PUSH Coalition
930 East 50th Street
Chicago, IL 60615-2702
Ph: 773-373-3366
Source: Barack Obama Campaign

The Honorable Joyce Beatty
Ohio House of Representatives
District 27/Minority Leader
77 S. High St, 14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Ph: (614) 466-5343
Email: district27@ohr.state.oh.us

The Honorable Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Georgia, 2nd District
U.S. House of Representatives
2429 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-3631
Email: Email contact page
Source: The Hill

Anita Bonds
Chair, DC Democratic Committee
1225 19th Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Ph: 202-347-7261
Ph: 202-737-3367, 202-550-0619, 202-745-1818
Email: anc5c@erols.com, atreetop@erols.com or dcbonsa@yahoo.com
-OR-
District of Columbia Democratic State Committee
1341 G Street NW, Suite 720
Washington, DC 20005
Ph: 202.347.7260
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/05/02/ST2008050203875.html?hpid=topnews
Source: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/4/193742/0024

Cordelia Lewis Burks
Vice Chair
Indiana Democratic Party
1 N Capitol Ste 200
Indianapolis, IN 46204
800-223-3387
Note: Clinton won home state
Source: New York Times

The Honorable G.K. Butterfield
North Carolina, 1st District
U.S. House of Representatives
413 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-3101
Email: Email contact page
Source: Raleigh News & Observer

Carol Ann Campbell
Former City Council Member, 4th District
City Hall, Room 404
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3290
Ph: (215) 686-3416, (215) 686-3417
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

The Honorable Andre Carson
U.S. House of Representatives
2455 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-4011
Email: Email contact page
Source: Chicago Sun-Times/AP

The Honorable William Lacy Clay, Jr.
Missouri, 1st District
U.S. House of Representatives
434 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-2406
Email: Email contact page
Source: The Hill

The Honorable James E. Clyburn
South Carolina, 6th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2135 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-3315

Eric Coleman
Commissioner, Oakland County Board of Commissioners
1200 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, Michigan, USA, 48341-0421
Ph: 248-858-0100 (County) 248-569-4599 (home)
Email: colemane@oakgov.com
(Note: Leaning toward Obama)
Source: Detroit Free Press

The Honorable John Conyers, Jr.
Michigan, 14th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2426 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-5126
Email: Email contact page
Source: Politico.com

Dr. Jeanette Council
Vice-Chairman
Cumberland County Commission
County Courthouse
117 Dick Street, Room 505
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Ph: 910-437-1921

Mike Cryor
Chairman, Maryland Democratic Party
188 Main Street Suite 1
Annapolis, MD 21401
Ph: 410-269-8818
Email: mcryor@mddems.org
Web: http://www.mddems.org/ht/d/sp/i/1169538

The Honorable Yvonne Davis
Texas House of Representatives
Room CAP GW.7
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 463-0598
Email: http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/email.php?dist=111&rep=yvonne.davis
Source: http://thepage.time.com/four-superdelegates-endorse-obama/

Ralph C. Dawson
Partner
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
666 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10103-3198
rcdawson@fulbright.com
212 318 3337
212 318 3000

The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings
Maryland, 7th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2235 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-4741

The Honorable Joyce Cusack
House of Representatives
316 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 488-0580

The Honorable Artur Davis
Alabama, 7th District
U.S. House of Representatives
208 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-2665

The Honorable Danny K. Davis
Illinois, 7th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2159 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-5006

The Honorable Lois DeBerry
House of Representatives
15 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243-0191
Ph: (615) 741-3830

Arrington Dixon
Arrington Dixon And Associates, Inc.
2401 Shannon Place, SE
Washington DC 20020
Ph: (202) 889-0123

The Honorable Al Edwards
4913 1/2 Griggs Rd.
Houston, TX 77021
Ph:713-741-8800
Source: Houston Chronicle, New York Times, Dallas Morning News

The Honorable Keith Ellison
Minnesota, 5th District
U.S. House of Representatives
1130 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Ph. 202-225-4755

The Honorable Chaka Fattah
Pennsylvania, 2nd District
U.S. House of Representatives
2301 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-4001

The Honorable Adrian Fenty
Mayor, District of Columbia
Executive Office of the Mayor
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20004
Ph: (202) 727-2980

Carnelia Pettis Fondren
Vice Chair, Mississippi Democratic Party
832 North Congress Street
Oxford, MS 39202
Ph: 888-674-3367 (toll free), 601-969-2913 (local)
-OR-
835 Hwy. 6
W Oxford, MS 38655
Ph: 662-234-3304
Source: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/primaries/superdelegates/search.php?e0=1&e1=0&e2=0&e3=0&e4=0&e5=0&e6=0&e7=0&e8=0&a=&q=0&b=1&n=&t=&x=0&s=4&d=
Source: http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/superdelegates/delegates/index.html#402

Ken Foxworth
Minnesota DNC Member
Ken Foxworth
614 4th St.; #503
Minneapolis, MN 55404

The Honorable Yvonne Gates
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy.
PO Box 551601
Las Vegas, NV 89155
Source: http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/superdelegates/delegates/index.html#434

Lauren Dugas Glover
First Vice Chair,
Maryland Democratic Party
188 Main Street Suite 1
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-269-8818 (main)
Email: lglover@mddems.org
Source: MSNBC, Baltimore Sun

The Honorable Al Green
Texas, 9th District
U.S. House of Representatives
1529 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-7508

Janice Griffin
President, Griffin and Associates
2201 Wilson Blvd. #602
Arlington, VA 22201
Ph: 703-469-1917
Email: janicegriffin08@mac.com
Web: http://jgriffinandassociates.com/about_us
Source: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0408/9698_Page2.html
http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/superdelegates/delegates/index.html#310

Inola Henry
Democratic National Committee Member
2232 W. 24th; Apt. 302
Los Angeles, CA 90018

The Honorable Steven Horsford
Nevada Senate
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701-4747
800-978-2878

The Honorable Constance Howard
Illinois State Representative - 34th District
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-6476

The Honorable Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.
Illinois, 2nd District
U.S. House of Representatives
2419 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-0773

Ben Jeffers
Former Chairman
Louisiana Democratic Party
701 Government Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Ph: (225) 336-4155 (main)
Email: info@lademo.org
Source: http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080406/ELECTION/804060319/1002/NEWS
Source: http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/superdelegates/delegates/index.html#289

The Honorable William J. Jefferson
Louisiana, 2nd District
U.S. House of Representatives
2113 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-6636
Source: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/primaries/superdelegates/search.php?e0=1&e1=0&e2=0&e3=0&e4=0&e5=0&e6=0&e7=0&e8=0&a=&q=0&b=1&n=&t=&x=0&s=4&d=
Source: http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/superdelegates/delegates/index.html#294

The Honorable Hank Johnson
Georgia , 4th District
U.S. House of Representatives
1133 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Ph. 202-225-1605

The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson
Texas, 30th District
U.S. House of Representatives
1511 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-8885

The Honorable Emil Jones Jr.
President of the Senate
Senator 14th District
327 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-2728

The Honorable Raymond Jordan
11 Ingersoll Grove
Springfield, MA 01109
Ph:860-240-4800
Note: Served in the Clinton Administration
Source: http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/superdelegates/delegates/index.html#333

The Honorable Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
Michigan, 13th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2264 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-2261

The Honorable Kwame Kilpatrick
Mayor, City of Detroit
Executive Office
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 1126
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 224-3400
Email: http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/Default.aspx?tabid=62&t=1238
Source: http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/03/mayor-kilpatric.html
Source: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080509/NEWS15/805090421

The Honorable Barbara Lee
California, 9th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2444 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-2661

The Honorable John Lewis
Georgia, 5th District
U. S. House of Representatives
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-3801

Leon Lynch
Vice President, Retired
United Steel Workers of America
5 Gateway Ctr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Ph: 412-562-2307
Source: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/teenscene/s_553804.html

The Honorable Mark Mallory
Mayor of Cincinnati
801 Plum St. Rm 150
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1979
Ph: (513) 352-3250

The Honorable Jennifer McClellan
Virginia House of Delegates
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Ph: (804) 698-1071

The Honorable Rhine McLin
Mayor of Dayton, Ohio
Mayor's Office
City Hall, Second Floor
101 W. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Ph: 937-333-3636

The Honorable Gwendolynne Moore
Wisconsin, 4th District
U.S. House of Representatives
1408 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-4572

Janee Murphy
16907 Candeleda De Avila
Tampa, FL 33613
Former Hillsborough County Party Chairman
Democratic National Committee Member
Source: http://www.miamiherald.com/campaign08/story/555856.html

The Honorable C. Ray Nagin
Mayor, The City of New Orleans
New Orleans City Hall
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Ph: (504) 658-4000
(Note: Nagin was added as a superdelegate on May 3)
Source: New York Times

The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton
Delegate, District of Columbia
U.S. House of Representatives
2136 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-8050

The Honorable Barack Obama
U.S. Senate - Illinois
713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Ph: 202-224-2854

The Honorable Deval Patrick
Governor of Massachusetts
Massachusetts State House
Office of the Governor
Room 360
Boston, MA 02133
Ph: 617.725.4005

The Honorable Donald M. Payne
New Jersey, 10th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2209 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-3436

Johnnie Patton
Mississippi Democratic Party National Committeewoman
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Commissioner
Post Office Box 98109
Suite 300
Jackson, MS 39298-8109
Ph: 601.939.5631

Karren Pope-Onwukwe
Law Offices of Karren Pope-Onwukwe
9801 Greenbelt Road, Suite 103 B
Lanham, Maryland 20706
Ph: (301) 927-3145

Gail Rasmussen
PO Box 61
Eagle Point, OR 97524
Ph: 541-830-6396
Source: http://www.katu.com/news/19357134.html

The Honorable Dana L. Redd
Vice President, Camden, NJ City Council
City Hall, 520 Market St..
Ph: 856-757-7118
State Senator
The Victor Lofts
One Market St.
Suite 203
Camden, NJ 08102
Ph: (856) 225-9068

The Honorable Bobby L. Rush
Illinois, 1st District
U.S. House of Representatives
2416 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-4372

Christine "Roz" Samuels
28 The Crescent
Montclair, NJ 07042
Ph:973-643-8430

The Honorable Robert C. Scott
Virginia, 3rd District
U. S. House of Representatives
1201 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-8351

Marianne Spraggins
Attorney and President, Buy Hold America
2500 Peachtree Rd. Apt. 705 S
Atlanta, GA 30305
Ph:917-513-3057
Source: http://www.politico.com/superdelegates/latestupdates.html
Source: http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/superdelegates/delegates/index.html#490

The Honorable Bennie Thompson
Mississippi, 2nd District
U. S. House of Representatives
2432 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-5876

Everett Ward
Democratic National Committee Member
3112 Falconhurst Dr.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Ph: 919-733-2520

The Honorable Maxine Waters
California, 35th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2344 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-2201

The Honorable Melvin L. Watt
North Carolina, 12th District
U. S. House of Representatives
2236 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-1510

Margie Gavin Woods
Democratic National Committee Member
Will County Board
1219 Rowell Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433
Ph: 815-722-6924

CLINTON SUPERDELEGATES ()

The Honorable Corrine Brown
Florida, 3rd District
U.S. House of Representatives
2336 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-0123

Yolanda Caraway
President & CEO
The Caraway Group
1010 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 550
Washington, D.C. 20007
Ph: (202) 965-2810

The Honorable Donna Christian-Christensen
Delegate, Virgin Islands
U.S. House of Representatives
1510 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-1790

The Honorable Yvette Clarke
New York, 11th District
U.S. House of Representatives
1029 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Ph: 202-225-6231

The Honorable Emanuel Cleaver II
Missouri, 5th District
U. S. House of Representatives
1641 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-4535

The Honorable Vivian E. Cook
Assemblywoman - 32nd Assembly District
LOB 331
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4203

Martha Dixon
National Committeewoman
Arkansas Democratic Party
1300 West Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
Ph: 501.374.2361

The Honorable Herman Farrell Jr.
New York State Assembly - 71st Assembly District
LOB 923
Albany, NY 12248
Ph: 518-455-5491
Email: farrelh@ assembly.state.ny.us
Web: http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=071
Source: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/27/a-clinton-victory-certified/

Joel Ferguson
Michigan State University
Board of Trustees
1223 Turner, Suite 300
Lansing MI 48906
(517) 371-2515
Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees
450 Administration Building
East Lansing MI 48824-1046
Ph: (517) 353-4647

Hartina Flournoy
1517 30th St., NW #C12
Washington, DC 20007
202/393-6334
-OR-
American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
555 New Jersey Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Ph: 202-393-6334

The Honorable Alcee L. Hastings
Florida, 23rd District
U.S. House of Representatives
2353 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-1313

Alice A. Huffman
President, California NAACP
California State Conference of the NAACP
1315 I Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: (916) 498-1898
Ph: (916) 498-1890

The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee
Texas, 18th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2435 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-3816

Ben Johnson
Porter Novelli
501 Oneida Pl., NW
Washington, DC 20011
Ph: 202/973-5800 Main
Ph: 202/973-5899 Direct
ben.johnson@porternovelli.com

The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Ohio, 11th District
U.S. House of Representatives
1009 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-7032

Dr. Randy B. Kelley
Alabama Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee Member
1527 Litchfield Ave
Gadsden, AL 35903-2635
(256) 492-1091
rankelley@yahoo.com

The Honorable Yvonne Kennedy
Alabama House of Representatives
97th District - Mobile
Room 537-C
11 S. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-7737
Home Phone: (251) 438-9509
Work Phone: (251) 690-6416

Hon. Myron Lowery
Chairman, Memphis Charter Commission
125 N. Main St., 5th floor
Memphis, TN 38103
Ph: (901) 576-6500

The Honorable Kendrick B. Meek
Florida, 17th District
U.S. House of Representatives
1039 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Ph: 202-225-4506

The Honorable Gregory W. Meeks
New York, 6th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2342 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Ph: 202-225-3461

Glenard Middleton
Executive Director, Maryland Council 67
President, Maryland Public Employees, Local 44
1410 Bush Street, Suite A
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 837-7278
afscme@afscme67.org

Minyon Moore
Dewey Square Group
1001 G Street NW
Suite 400E
Washington DC 20001
Ph: 202 638 5616

The Honorable David A. Paterson
Governor of New York
State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
Ph: 518-474-8390

The Honorable Renee' Gill Pratt
New Orleans City Council
District B
City Hall, Room 2W10
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone:(504) 658-1020
Email: Pratt@nocitycouncil.com
Source: http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/superdelegates/delegates/index.html#288
Source: http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/capital/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1210225019270110.xml&coll=1

The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
New York, 15th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2354 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-4365

Dr. Joe L. Reed
Chairman, Alabama Democratic Conference
424 S. Decatur St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 263-4040

Evelyn Richardson
Democratic National Committee Member
6908 Kedron St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Source: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08041/856368-176.stm

The Honorable Laura Richardson
California, 37th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2233 Rayburn House Office Buiding
Washington, DC 20515
Ph: 202-225-7924

The Honorable David Scott
Georgia, 13th District
U. S. House of Representatives
417 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-2939

The Honorable Ron Sims
King County Executive
701 Fifth Ave. Suite 3210
Seattle, WA 98104
Ph: 206-296-4040
http://www.metrokc.gov/exec/

Michael Thurmond
Georgia Labor Commissioner
Georgia Department of Labor
148 Andrew Young International Boulevard, Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30303-1751
Ph: 404-232-7300
Ph: 404-463-0904
http://www.dol.state.ga.us/contact_subject.htm

The Honorable Edolphus Towns
New York, 10th District
U. S. House of Representatives
2232 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-5936

The Honorable Diane E. Watson
California, 33rd District
U.S. House of Representatives
125 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-7084

UNDECLARED SUPERDELEGATES (7)

Donna Brazile
Democratic National Committee Member-at-Large
P.O. Box 15369
Washington, DC 20003
Ph: 202/628-8081
Email: info@brazileassociates.com

The Honorable Gilda Cobb-Hunter
District 66 - Orangeburg Co.
112 Estate Court
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Ph: (803) 534-2448; Home (803) 531-1257
-OR-
309C Blatt Bldg.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-2809
Email: gch@schouse.org
Source: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/primaries/superdelegates/search.php?e0=1&e1=0&e2=0&e3=0&e4=0&e5=0&e6=0&e7=0&e8=0&a=&q=0&b=1&n=&t=&x=0&s=4&d=

Dr. Inez Crutchfield
3507 Geneva Cir.
Nashville, TN 37209
Ph: 615-320-1420
Notes: 83-years-old
Source: http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080430/NEWS0206/804300444/1006/NEWS01
Source: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/organizing/4rsxd

The Honorable Alexis Herman
1333 H St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Ph: 202-833-8800
-OR-
Democratic National Committee
430 S Capitol St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Ph: 202/863-8000

Virgie Rollins
National Federation of Democratic Women
19432 Burlington Dr.
Detroit, MI 48203
Ph: 313-892-6199
Email: R0llinz55@hotmail.com

The Honorable Lottie Shackleford
Vice Chair, Democratic National Committee
430 S. Capitol St. SE
Washington DC 20003
Ph: 202-863-8175
-OR-
1720 Abigail St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
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The Honorable Albert Russell Wynn
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(Editor's Note: List updated June 3, 2008, 7:30 p.m. EDT)

Keith Boykin is editor of The Daily Voice, a host of the BET J TV show My Two Cents, and a regular political commentator on CNN and MSNBC.

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Hank Jestor
2008-05-12 12:29:18

Thank you very much for this list. Do you also have a list of elected African-American officials that are supporting HRC. I think it would be useful. "Hard Working, Hard working Americans, white Americans" I think they all owe us an explanation as to why they still support HRC after such a racially divisive statement.

Mrs Mavis Gibson
2008-05-12 12:36:46

Well, I for one would not have any faith in any of them to do the right thing, which would be to vote with their constituents if they went for Obama. And, this whole concept of the 'super delegate' needs to be abandoned as it makes the voice of the voter moot and the nepotism and cronyism decides. And, knowing how the Clinton's operate, all they have to do is dangle some cash in front of many of these folks and she will get their support, since almost all of them are only looking out for themseleves.

Stan Brown
2008-05-12 13:04:24

I have to agree with Mr. Mavis Gibson in some sense. I think White America knows that about us. They know our "hidden" cards. Most of the super delegates are probably "self-serving" just like most of the politicians. I started out wanting to vote for HRC until I got more invovled in the campaign and listening to both candidates. Recently, I have such a dislike for HRC because she's doing what any white person would do, that's an underdog. They'll go to whatever means to destroy the black man. Its time for African Americans to unite for once in this world. We've been so conditioned to think that white is right. HRC is showing you just how she and Bill Clinton has pimped the black community. They know we're a passionate people and will stand behind those who share of passion of fighting for injustice. At first, I felt like Obama did'nt have much of strong campaign, but he's showed me he does. So my vote is for Obama. He's a black man like myself and if he's not ready, he will be. OBAMA 08. One last thought. Al Sharpton, Jessie Jackson, and these other "self-serving" individuals are pimping the black community also. They don't represent me. MERZ

Valeria Williams
2008-05-12 14:38:34

What happened to Bishop Arthur Brazier, Apostolic Church of God, 63rd and Dorchester, Chicago, IL. Bishop Brazier's name was on the election ballot, I checked his name as a Superdelegate for Obama, and I would like to know why his name was not included on your roster. The information you have provided is informative and appreciated. Just need a response to my query. Thank you,

Ramses
2008-05-12 14:55:36

The saddest thing I witnessed during this whole campaign was what appeared to be an older, angry and hate filled Carol Simpson as Hilary supporter on Larry king last week. It was such an ugly surreal malfeasance. An attack on all those who disagreed with Hilary. The real sad part is that now this how I will remember Ms. Simpson not as a professional newsperson but as a hate filled person spewing and not talking in the throw of temper tantrum. The only other scene I will always remember sadly is that of that Stephanie Tubbs Jones lady saying that Hilary's "white man comment" was not divisive and racist, why couldnâ€™t she have just maintained some dignity by being quite, God help her.

Registered User
2008-05-12 15:06:55

Dear Valeria: Bishop Arthur Brazier is not a superdelegate. If you voted for him and he won, that would make him an "elected delegate," not a superdelegate. The superdelegates are not elected. They are selected by the Democratic National Committee party rules. I personally oversaw the compilation of this list, and I believe it is the most accurate tally of black superdelegates on the Internet. However it is not perfect. If there are corrections or errors, please let us know and we will research them and update the site accordingly. Thanks, Keith Boykin Editor, The Daily Voice

Beth
2008-05-12 16:34:59

Hi, You have Bill Jefferson and Bill Jeffers from Louisiana, but there are two more African-American superdelegates from our state: Ray Nagin, mayor of New Orleans Renee Gill Pratt, former La. state house rep and former NOLA city councilwoman

Marc
2008-05-12 18:00:48

I don't see them as doing but what Bill and Hillary tell them, none of these people have the moral fortitude to think for themselves or listen to the people who voted them into office have said. The one thing I would love to hear them reply to is her hateful, racially divisive, desperate, "white voter" remark.

Keith Boykin
2008-05-12 19:08:33

Hi Beth, Thanks for your comment. Ray Nagin is not a superdelegate. and Renee Gill Pratt is already on the list as one of Hillary Clinton's 34 superdelegates. Thanks for your feedback. Keith Boykin Editor

Milt Machen
2008-05-12 22:02:55

I hope the constituency of those super delegates that are supporting HRC will have the insight to vote them out of office come their re-election. We as african americans vote these individuals into office, let's hold them accountable. My Sen. Robert (Bobby) Scott, VA is intouch as always,and supports Obama! Has Maxine Waters and a few others in the above list switched to Obama? It was reported in the media that she and Rangel were HRC supporters. I had lost all respect for Waters and the others as well. To their constituents, please vote their a-- out of office. Anyone that chooses to run agaist them would have a shoe in! As for that nut case Carol Simpson, something has run her crazy. Indeed, it is very sad to see blacks who obviously don't think much about themselves or the race. Because white america is showing each of us what they think of us! Perhaps, people like Carol Simpson, Stephanie Tubbs Jones and the list goes on, feel they are not included! LOL! They can always find them...can't they?

tandy
2008-05-12 23:09:04

thanks for the info!

harlemboy
2008-05-13 00:44:54

I assume Hillary's official withdrawal from the race will arrive not a moment too soon for those 34 currently with her.

harlemboy
2008-05-13 10:08:57

According to Mark Halperin, Obama just picked up two more superdelegates this morning, including Ray Nagin. Keith, are you sure Mayor Nagin is not a superdelegate?

Keith Boykin
2008-05-13 12:26:03

Dear Beth and harlemboy, Turns out you were right Beth. I apologize for the error. Ray Nagin was not listed as a superdelegate last week, I assume because the lists we consulted had not been updated. He was added as a superdelgate after a state convention on May 3 and endorsed Obama today. Keith Boykin

Mrs. Marvin A. Parrott
2008-05-14 09:01:00

Thanks for the list! I am in the process of emailing these representatives and requesting a push towards Senator Obama as I type these words. I think it is important to that we end this primary race expediently so that our candidate can focus on the general election race.

MLee
2008-05-14 11:14:05

The Detroit Free Press, a local newspaper, is using the Daily Voice web site to identify undeclared Black super delegates. I thought you might be interested.

Louise W
2008-05-24 00:24:34

Dear Keith, This is invaluable information that I will share with relatives and friends throughout the nation. I'm sure I speak for many when I say your hard work and dedication to the cause are appreciated.

RW Burkett
2008-05-25 18:37:08

Flash! May I remind you, nobody should vote for someone merely because of the color of one's skin or ethnicity. Instead, your vote should be based upon your perception of what the candidate can best do for you; therefore, vote your conscious. In addition, some of our Congressional Members have voted for Hillary, which is "their right," and they "should not" be voted out of office because they don't meet your expectations. This Black American is voting for Obama primarily because he shows me far more than Hillary could ever show me. Besides, with the Almighty's help, he'll do just fine

Hiroko Morita-Goldfine
2008-05-25 19:05:10

True RWBurkett, but, how do you deal with the fact when a candidate like Hillary shills for the 'white vote?" Race is always in the race as it is in daily life in this country and in every election when its a person of color and a white candidate, qualifications go out the window and sin color trumps all in most cases. And, the GOP has it as part of its party plank that people of color are not wanted or to be considered real Americans? Well, the can be when they are used to bash a democrat.

Dixon
2008-05-26 13:31:11

I am a black educated woman who supports Hillary Clinton. I resent anyone who feels I should vote for Obama because he is black. If he is the nominee, I plan to vote for McCain just because I hate racism where ever it rears its ugly head. Just reading the comments on this page are very scary. Obama supporters are just like Hitler, If you don't support him you should be put in a gas chamber and killed. Where did support the one who believes in the same principals as you do go? In all my seventy-three years, I have never heard such bigotry as I read your blogs. Are we not free any more?

Brenda Saucer
2008-05-26 20:36:21

After viewing this list, I feel that disclosing "how" a superdelegate will vote appear to be like something George W and his cronies would do. I do not want to intimidate anyone to vote based on color. Come on!! We are an intelligent, innovative race of people, and we are better than this. Use your head and vote appropraitely. All white people are not bad, and for eight years the Clintons were not bad either. Hold firm and vote from being informed, and for the person who can get the job done. This is a huge mess, and I believe either one of the candidates will improve the situation. Not McCain, OK?

Don
2008-05-27 08:48:20

Brenda, Well stated, a vote or an endorsement for McCain is simply settling for four more years of George W politics. The enemy of my enemy is not always my friend. Hopefully, all Americas will look at more than the color of the candidateâ€™s skin and make a logical determination based on the issues and the need for change in this country.

Arlene Hill
2008-05-27 09:25:33

I am a black educated woman and very aware that all white people arn't bad. While I was a supporter for President Clinton I realized that we tend to be a bit naivetÃ© about his presidency. If you ask most black people what Clinton did, the first thing they say is that he balanced the budget. But, none of them know how he did it. If I'm wrong please correct me. The budget was balanced by cutting the needs of the poor (welfare), child care, land grant college federal funds, financial aid. Hillary has mentioned balancing the budget again. What will be eliminated this time? Look I'm not so sure the Clinton years were that great we built more prisons then we did schools. So, I'm going with change. I'm not voting for Obama because he's black, I'm voting for him because he is the best candidate.

Curtis Lorenso
2008-05-28 03:12:22

Dixon I was kind of mixed up on some of the blogs, but you put them in prospecdtive. 1. you are voting for McCain because you hate RACISM. You definitely are not as educated as you claim. To proclaim that Obama supporters are akin to hitler, notice I spelled his name with small letters, is probably as far right as you can get. Which I suspect you are. A wolf in sheeps clothing. Yes there are many Blacks who will vote for Obama just because he is Black. But how many of you will vote for McCain or Hilliary just because they are White or because she is a woman. And have been doing it for your whole lives. Being educated and being wise are not necessarily (akin). There are EDUCATED FOOLS, and a few FOOLS that are EDUCATED. Check yourself

Trish Long
2008-05-28 18:41:55

I agree with Mavis Gibson, this whole idea of appointed vote deciders in the form of super delegates appears to be nothing more than a vote either purchased or owed. Further no one shoud be goaded into supporting one candidate versus another but I would ask that people not vote on the basis of sex or gender instead on which one can best handle the challenges facing this country. HRC has set back 20 years the quest for equality irrespective of gender sought by women. She is divisive on the three counts, race, sex and economic status. Addressing the latter, she identifies with the "hard working, white" person, how many of us can afford to loan him/her self, $12-20? I began on the fence choosing between BHO and HRC. I now stand firmly behind BHO while not ridiculing HRC supporters but just asking that all consider the issues honestly and not the appearance. Lastly, if BHO is racially 50 50, glass half empty or half full, why doesn't at least 50% of the popuation call him "white"?

w. adams
2008-05-29 16:18:12

To Dixon and others who confuse support for Obama with "racism:" Racism is defined as the â€œidea that one's own race is SUPERIOR and has the right to rule.â€ (Dictionary.com) Even if Blacks voted Obama simply because of his race, it would be is promote EQUALITY, not because of a belief in racial superiority. Likewise, it was not racist for Rev. Wright to point out racial discrimination and its not sexist for females to vote for HRC to promote gender equality. In contrast, a significant segment of white voters have admitted in exit polls that wouldn't vote for Obama because of his color. That is racism. The misuse of the term racism by HRC supporters has been astounding. Additionally, Dixonâ€™s Hitler comparison is ridiculous. It would be a routine and appropriate exercise of the democratic voting right to vote against a super delegate in his/her own election because of past support for an adverse candidate. In contrast, HRC has repeatedly said (in one form or other) that Obama should be rejected he is â€œnot electableâ€ because â€œhard working people â€“ white peopleâ€ wonâ€™t vote for him. She is basing her candidacy on racism. It would be a shame if the first and perhaps only black candidate with a real shot at the presidency (this election has shown how difficult it is for even a "white-friendly" black presidential candidate) is defeated with the help of self-serving and â€˜Uncle Tomâ€™ black super delegates. Our youth deserve a Presidential role model instead of the same old â€œHuggy Bearâ€ tv/film/music stereotypes. Obama has the qualities to be one of our greatest Presidents ever. Carole Simpson said on Larry King that she supports HRC, not because she is the better candidate, but because of the potential â€œMayor Bradleyâ€ effect, i.e., that white voters will balk at voting for a black candidate and vote McCain. Larry King summed up her reason as supporting HRC simply because she thinks Obama canâ€™t win. Such a defeatist attitude is a poor reason to support HRC. It would be better that the Democratic party lose doing the right thing than win by fostering racism.

dixon
2008-05-29 16:55:12

Let me answer those who disagree with me. The reason I am supporting HRC is, I feel she is the best candidate for the office. Unlike some I have read both platforms and listen to all the debates and read as much as I can about both candidates. I feel she will make the best president. I registered as a democrat when I turned twenty one and I have voted in every election. The only republican I ever voted for was Pete Wilson for senator. I felt he was the best candidate for the job. I have friends who have been harass because they chose to vote for HRC. In my sorority, people who want HRC are afraid to say it because they don't want to be harass. I know most black people feel a dream as been answered with Obama,and feel that any black person who does not agree is the enemy. Maybe Mr. Lorenso lives in another world, but in my world it happens. Also I don't believe in name calling to get my point over.

Jackson
2008-05-29 17:08:57

Ms Dixon's views are disturbing & confusing. Her comments express the pre-judgements, sterotypical assumptions, & demeaning and divisive labeling, which are the ROOT of the Racism, which she claims to HATE! (ie, to LABEL all Obama supportors as like 'hitler', is a pre-judgement & an ignorant sterotyping, to say the least!) And her decision to vote for McCain based on offensive & ignorant assumptions re Obama's Supportors, is counter-productive to the evolvement of our ability to embrace differences, our goals of racial equality, and to best interests of our Hearts, our Party & Nation!...as well as, it going against her own belief statement, that we should vote for the Candidate which shares our principals/values...(ie, if Ms Dixon is a HRC supporter, it is likely that she shares most of the principals & goals of the Democratic Party, and doesn't want our nation & world to SUFFER four more yrs of Bush's War and his dysfunctional social, environment, health-care, & economic Agendas, via McCain.) I hope Ms Dixon & all Americans will embrace Obama's wise suggestion and VOTE YOUR HOPES, (for self, community, nation, & world,) and NOT YOUR FEARS!..nor via HATREDS, PREJUDICES, PAST Woundings/injustices, Ego's Sterotyping, & NEGATIVE and untrue ASSUMPTIONS.

Purl Gurl
2008-05-29 20:17:57

Dixon displays exceptional intelligence, "The only republican I ever voted for was Pete Wilson for senator. I felt he was the best candidate for the job." Yours is the best approach. Like you, I cross party lines to vote for a person whom I believe will perform the best job. Dixon, I am watching for your articles and am carefully reading your articles. You write with good common sense and write with quality. You are quite right about being labeled a racist if you do not support Obama. Here and elsewhere, I have been subjected to a lot of abhorrent vulgarity and blatant racism simply because I support Clinton although I will vote for McCain if Obama takes the nomination. Rather fortunate these people spreading discontent are in small numbers. Mainstream Americans are not like these political fanatics. I admire your willingness to stand your ground and your not allowing others to "frighten" you away; you display significant personal strength. You keep on writing, keep on expressing your opinions, keep on standing your ground, keep on being polite yet firm but fair. Doing so earns you great respect and benefits all readers. Okpulot Taha Choctaw Nation

JIm B
2008-05-30 01:08:24

I'd like to point out to Dixon that I know quite a few black people who hate being black too. They use the same language when talking about their race as racist whites do. Her statement that she will vote for McCain pegs her as one of those who are black but hate other blacks (i.e. hate themselevs for being black). McCains policies are nowhere near HRC's or Obama's so voting for McCain if HRC does not get the nod is a vote for racism not against. You're obviously hell bent on voting for a white person no matter that the 2 you chose have diametrically opposite policies. H If you're educated you should know it's "principles" not "principals". Look it up in the dictionary. Don't forget to look up "hypocrite" too. Educated? Yeah, right!

Jim B
2008-05-30 01:24:08

I didn't think education in California was that bad. Someone please tell Dixon that when comparing 2 things the comparative word is "better" not "best" and also that the past tense of "harass" is "harassed".

Dixon
2008-05-31 00:17:16

Thanks for the grammer lesson. You were so busy correcting my grammer you missed my point. For your information I am proud to be black. I have been black all my life. I wouldn't want to change. You proved my point, If you are black and support Clinton and not obama then something must be wrong with you.

R. IRVING TURNER
2008-05-31 23:46:21

I find it hard to believe that anyone old or educated enough to have some knowledge of the civil rights movement, could fail to see Obama as not only as the natural progression of Dr. King's dream, but the only opportunity for the nation to finally have a truly fair and democratic government for everyone.

Mr Nay
2008-06-01 16:18:40

Purl & Dixie are two of thoes house N. I have notice their kind for seventy five years. Mr Nay

Sheila Weston
2008-06-02 09:23:13

I am tried of this " NO one should be pick because the color of their skin" Tell that to my Greatfathers etc. We do not beleive that they will do what we Quoted. Let me count the names of the Past years of WHITE Pres.They know we forgive,and do not forget. We figured that if we Behave and act like we ought to they will accept us as Equals.

TMarie
2008-06-02 09:31:59

Dixon... I am very interested in understanding your position a little better. If you don't mind... would you please explain why you believe that McCain would be a better choice than Obama should Clinton lose the primary? Thanks in advance. T

Sugar
2008-06-02 12:14:44

To balance what dixon said about hilary vs Barack, I also will not vote or vote for McCain if the hilbilly and bill show goes on. Black folk were certainly taken in by the Clintons who have shown that they will do anything to get what they want, including dividing a nation more. If you look at Clinton supporters they are their friends, cronies and uneducated whites. Who are these uneducated whites, those that hate black people, racist and hitlerlike. I'm not telling you who to vote for, but who I am going to vote for and why. The Clinton years also set us back because like everybody else they balanced the budget on the backs of POOR PEOPLE (Black and White), but the Willie Lynch syndrome continues to show itself among most poor people. Well I'm glad that God is in charge and has already decided who will be the next President.

Edwina
2008-06-02 15:47:40

I was originally for HRC but after researching Obama, I switched and it was not by duress. Plus, I am disgusted by the politics played by The Clintons. Ms. Dixon, you do have a right to choose the candidate of your choice but why defect to McCain if HRC doesn't obtain the nomination? Calling Obama supporters "Hitlers" is a little far-fetched. Do you prefer older candidates? Think about the best president in my generation: J.F. Kennedy. If the Kennedy Family supports Obama, isn't that saying something to you?

Ken
2008-06-03 15:46:11

I've been reading some of the commentary regarding this campaign and I have a few suggestions that hopefully will change the focus of the discussion. 1. More attention needs to be put on the media with regard to their "reporting" on the campaign. To often, they put definitions and "twists" on the information that cause confusion and division. Think back to when they referred to Americans as "refugees" in their own country after the Katrina hurricane. Was that because of the "resemblance" of the people they chose to show on the news to others who they refer to as refugees? Surely race had nothing to do with that...or did it? We need to hold them accountable. 2. If the "super delegates" do their job, they should be representing their consituents vote. We also should not let Republicans off the hook. Why should we except their "smug" acknowledgement of not being inclusive. There was a time when Blacks were Republican...some still are as they should be to provide balance. Talk about who's really racist. 3. We might want to get some idea of who the candidates will surround themselves with. The Office of the Presidency is not run by one person. The last 8 years have demonstrated that. Whoever it is will need the support..and cooperation of us all in order to change/shape the future. 4. Speaking of the future, history is being made, so what messages are we sending to the next generation that would make them want to participate in this process? Do we really want to continue to have race/gender be a factor in who we choose as a leader? Lastly, for those of you who claim to be "educated", I have a question for you. When will we ever get past the idea of "race"? If you do your research/history you will find out that it is a term that was and is still being used by those who believe it matters and can be, and is used to manipulate people. I believe one of the goals MLK and others like him hoped to achieve was that one day it wouldn't matter. At some point we have to begin to change the dialogue/conversation in such a way that values and encourages us collaborate and take advantage of the gifts we all have to offer to make this country better. Opportunity is knocking, I just hope we have the courage to answer the door.

Sandra
2008-06-03 21:40:51

Anyone who supports HRC or Obama and would even consider voting Republican if their candidate does not get the nod has MISSED THE BOAT!

CLIFFORD BELL
2008-06-18 15:22:08

PLEASE ADD MY NAME/E-MAIL ADD., TO YOUR LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. THANKS. CLIFFORD BELL

Lynwood Smith
2008-06-18 19:50:04

Today I have been helped to better understand this Election. GOD Bless

Eric Thomas
2008-06-30 16:56:05

How about putting the Picture with the delegates Bio. So we would know who was for Obama.

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