WV super delegates mostly siding with Clinton
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Sunday, May 8, 2016
WV super delegates mostly siding with Clinton
By David Gutman, Staff Writer
Hillary Clinton is the choice of most West Virginia Democratic political leaders who have a role in choosing the party’s presidential nominee.
Six of West Virginia’s eight “super delegates” will be supporting the former secretary of state, who has a big lead among pledged delegates, when they cast their votes at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in July.
West Virginia has 37 delegates to the convention, with 29 of those awarded based on the results of the Tuesday presidential primary. The remaining eight, the super delegates, are party leaders who are not bound by the voters’ choice next week.
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Six are supporting Clinton, barring some unforeseen and highly unlikely circumstances. Regan is supporting Sanders. Harris has not publicly announced her support and did not respond to several phone and email messages.
Below is some information and thoughts from each super delegate on their choice for the Democratic nomination.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
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Tomblin called Bill Clinton the “greatest president of our generation” and said, “Democrats have always been there for West Virginia and we remain committed to helping our people realize the bright future they have in this state and in this nation.”
He had endorsed Hillary Clinton just two days before the event with her husband.
“She is the best choice to unite the Democratic Party and, after being elected president in November, our country,” Tomblin said in a prepared statement. “I have had discussions with former President Bill Clinton and representatives from Secretary Clinton’s campaign and believe Hillary Clinton is committed to working with us to diversify West Virginia’s economy while continuing to find ways to use our abundant coal and natural gas to power the nation.”
Sen. Joe Manchin
Manchin endorsed Clinton more than a year ago, saying he thought Clinton could win West Virginia in the general election, something that even he admits today is unlikely..................
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