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Obama’s Good Friday (Below The Beltway)

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:25:34 GMT

Seven superdelegates in one day to Clinton's net gain of one: Net gain: Obama 7, Clinton 1* OBAMA GETS: –Hawaii Rep. Mazie Hirono, New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne, who is switching from Clinton, Oregon Rep. DeFazio. –New Mexico’s add-on super Laurie Weahkee. –South Carolina’s Democratic vice chair, California DNC member Ed Espinoza. –American Federation of Government Employees head John...

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So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye (Slog)

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:39:39 GMT

ABC : Sen. Barack Obama moved into the lead today in the last category that Sen. Hillary Clinton had claimed to have an edge support among the Democratic Party's superdelegates . The Illinois Democrat grabbed the superdelegate lead thanks to a switch by New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne and an endorsement from previously uncommitted Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon. Those two votes gave Obama...

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Where the Super Delegate Tsunami for Obama? (UNCoRRELATED)

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:11:12 GMT

MSNBC reports that two more super delegates have declared for Obama, and one had previously been declared for Hillary. “Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama. ‘After careful consideration, I have reached the conclusion that Barack Obama can best bring about the change...

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Clinton's Superdelegate Margin Vanishes (Hoffmania!)

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:20:29 GMT

Byeee. Obama has taken the lead in the only remaining broad category Hillary held. The Illinois Democrat grabbed the superdelegate lead thanks to a switch by New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne and an endorsement from previously uncommitted Rep. Peter DeFazio...

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Delegates: Obama picks up two more (First Read)

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:18:00 GMT

From NBC's Domenico MontanaroThe Obama campaign announced that California DNC Member Ed Espinoza has endorsed the Illinois senator as well today. So far today, it's a net of Obama 4-0. Obama: Espinoza, NC DNC Member John Gage, Reps. Donald Payne of NJ and Peter DeFazio of Oregon. Clinton: Rep. Chris Carney of PA, but she lost lost Payne.The NBC delegate counts:PLEDGED: Obama 1,590,...

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More "Super" News For Obama (Horserace)

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:02:23 GMT

Hillary Clinton's superdelegate lead over Barack Obama has narrowed to just five in the latest CBS News delegate count. His latest pickups? American Federation of Government Employees President John Gage, whose 600,000 member union officially endorsed Obama as well; New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne, who had previously supported Clinton; and Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio. "I believe he represents...

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Statement from Payne [Blue Jersey - Front Page] (The Liberal Blog Network)

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:57:33 GMT

Congressman Donald Payne: "Hillary Clinton is a good friend, and I continue to hold her in high regard. She has made important contributions to our nation through her outstanding work as First Lady and in the United States Senate. "After careful consideration, I have reached the conclusion that Barack Obama can best bring about the change that our country so desperately wants and needs....

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Obama Takes Lead in Superdelegate Count (Daily Kos)

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:52:45 GMT

Via Jake Tapper : Sen. Barack Obama moved into the lead today in the last category that Sen. Hillary Clinton had claimed to have an edge -- support among the Democratic Party's superdelegates. The Illinois Democrat grabbed the superdelegate lead thanks to a switch by New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne and an endorsement from previously uncommitted Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon. Those two votes...

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News Roundup and Open Thread for Friday, May 9, 2008 (Blue Jersey: Covering NJ like a rug)

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:18:08 GMT

Democratic Presidential race Barack Obama picked up the endorsement of New Jersey superdelegate Donald Payne , who represents the 10th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. Payne had formerly supported Clinton. The New York Times editorial board exhorts the uncommitted superdelegates to "stop their coy posing". Three New Jersey superdelegates remain uncommitted....

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Superdelegates moving to Obama (Political Intelligence)

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:02:25 GMT

The trickle of superdelegates flowing toward Barack Obama is starting to pick up since his resounding win in North Carolina on Tuesday. Obama's campaign this morning confirmed three more: Congressman Donald Payne of New Jersey, who switched his allegiance from...

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Representatives Peter DeFazio (D-WA) and Donald Payne (D-NJ) Back Obama; Delegate Countdown - 165 To Go (Obama HQ)

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:30:27 GMT

... Obama, while Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Rep. Darlene Hooley have endorsed Clinton. In New Jersey, Donald Payne —a black congressman who had been backing Clinton for the nomination—is switching his support to Obama, Pfeiffer confirmed. Clinton won the New Jersey primary on Feb. 5. "After careful consideration, I have reached the conclusion that Barack Obama can best bring about the change...

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HHH Donald Payne Switches to Obama (Jack and Jill Politics)

noreply@blogger.com (rikyrah) — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:20:00 GMT

Hat tip: DailyKos Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama by Robert Schwaneberg/The Star-Ledger Friday May 09, 2008, 12:05 AM Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack...

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No Payne No Gain [Blue Jersey - Front Page] (The Liberal Blog Network)

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:25:46 GMT

PolitickerNJ reports on speculation that Congressman Donald Payne may switch his superdelegate vote to Barack Obama tomorrow. According to Democratic Convention Watch , Clinton's superdelegate lead is down to just 9.5. A switch from Payne would narrow it to 7.5. Almost everyone now knows it's over, though I half expected that most superdelegates would hold off in order to give...

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News Roundup and Open Thread for Wednesday, April 9, 2008 [Blue Jersey - Front Page] (The Liberal Blog Network)

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:02:39 GMT

Campaign Roundup: You Can't Always Get What You Want Rob Andrews wants seven debates, but his colleagues in the House want him out of the race . Yesterday, the Lautenberg campaign rolled out a long list of Essex County supporters , including Congressman Donald Payne, Senate President Dick Codey, Newark Mayor Cory Booker and ten of the County's fourteen other Democratic mayors. BCRO Chair...

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Rep. Donald Payne's Misguided Africa Policy (American Thinker)

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:04:03 GMT

With the United States fighting a global war on terror, the notion that a Member of Congress would sit silently beside a terror-sponsoring dictator as he criticizes America is appalling.

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Congressman Donald Payne Says He Would Strive to Promote Peace (All Africa)

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:15:04 GMT

Congressman Donald Payne who has just concluded a three-day working visit to Eritrea said that he has witnessed the Eritrean people's desire for peace and that he would strive to promote peace between the people of Eritrea and Ethiopia.

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A Country Where All Religions Coexist in Harmony (All Africa)

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:52:02 GMT

Eritrean religious leaders informed the visiting Mr. Donald Payne, Member of the House of Representatives in the US Congress, that Eritrea is a country where all where all religions coexist in harmony.

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Eritrea: President Isaias Holds Talks With U.S. Congressman Donald Payne (All Africa)

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:10:23 GMT

President Isaias Afwerki today received and held talks at the Denden Hall with Mr. Donald Payne, Member of the House of Representatives in the US Congress.

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More Payne for Clinton (Blue Jersey: Covering NJ like a rug)

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:21:06 GMT

From the AP : New Jersey's first black congressman has endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. Rep. Donald Payne cites Clinton's 35-year record fighting for children and families as evidence of her proven ability to deliver change for Americans. Clinton's campaign says Payne is the 16th member of the Congressional Black Caucus to endorse the candidate. Do you think the Congressman...

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N.J. Rep. Donald Payne Endorses Clinton (NY Daily News)

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:49:00 GMT

New Jersey's first black congressman has endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. Rep. Donald Payne cites Clinton's 35-year record fighting for children and families as evidence of her proven ability to deliver change for Americans.

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