Obama Campaign Takes the Fight Out WestPaul Hogarthbyline‚ Jan. 10‚ 2008While no one expected his narrow defeat in New Hampshire, Barack Obama’s campaign rebounded yesterday – as the race heads to Nevada on January 19th. The Nevada chapter of SEIU, the Culinary Workers and UNITE-HERE all announced their endorsement of Obama – which will give him a serious ground game in the Silver State. A noontime rally at San Francisco City Hall was surprisingly upbeat and remarkably diverse – as District Attorney Kamala Harris rallied the crowd, while Congressman George Miller and Supervisor Aaron Peskin declared their endorsement. Meanwhile, the Hillary Clinton campaign lauded their new endorsement: Las Vegas Congresswoman Shelley Berkley – a moderate, pro-business Democrat with ties to the gambling industry (i.e., the bosses who employ members of UNITE-HERE.) It’s now looking like the race will go to Super Duper Tuesday on February 5th – with California likely to be the “swing state.” |