S.C. Democratic chair backs Obama

Carol Fowler, chairman of the S.C. Democratic Party, and a super delegate has pledged to support U.S. Sen. Barack Obama. Fowler, married to former Democratic National Committee Chairman Don Fowler, is supporting the Illinois presidential hopeful while her husband is supporting U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Don Fowler is also a super delegate. The couple is one of eight South Carolina party activists and elected officials who can award delegates in a historically tight race for the Democratic nomination.

Until today, only three super delegates had pledged. Fowler supports Clinton, as does Florence businesswoman Marva Smalls. Charleston attorney Waring Howe, chairman of that county's Democratic Party, is supporting Obama.

Here is the press release issued by the Obama campaign.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR CAROL FOWLER ENDORSES OBAMA

South Carolina Superdelegate, Party Leader Backs Obama

 

Chicago, IL – South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler endorsed Barack Obama for president, citing ability his electability and his lifetime of advocating for middle class families and workers.

 

“I am proud to announce my support of Barack Obama today.

 

“South Carolina Democrats have told me repeatedly that their greatest concern is that we nominate a candidate who can win in November, and who will help us build the Democratic Party across our state.  I have observed the presidential campaigns for more than a year, and there is no doubt in my mind that the Obama campaign has what it takes to bring us a Democratic president.  Senator Obama and his team have already made significant organizational contributions to the SC Democratic Party, and I expect their good work to continue through the fall campaign and into his administration.

 

“Senator Obama has proven, through a lifetime of advocating for middle class families and workers, his unique ability to create change that matters in the lives of Americans.   He has proven his ability to win in the so-called "red states" like this one, and has brought countless new voters into the process.  The people of South Carolina chose change by a decisive margin on January 26th, and I'm proud to stand with voters across the country who have backed Barack Obama to win in November and to lead our country in a new direction.”

Comments

[percy]

i think you meant Waring Howe rather than Charles Waring. i couldn't see Charles supporting Clinton or Obama.

[shraddha (chatta)]

Its about politics obama