Obama may be ahead in total votes, contests won and pledged delegates, but the specter of 796 (or so) superdelegates deciding the Democratic nominee looms large. I just received an email from the campaign asking for a statement to send on his behalf. Here it is:
I'm a registered independent. I've never donated to a political campaign. I've never canvassed for a candidate. And I've never taken the time to register a voter, get someone to the polls, or debate a friend on the merits of voting for one person from another. I've now done all those things because of Barack Obama. There is no greater way to tell America and the world we're ready for a fresh start than electing this man. He's not perfect, and I'm worried that he may be promising more than any one leader can deliver. But I'm certain of this: I would not be fighting for Democrats today if it weren't for him. If he's not the nominee, I can't imagine what millions of other independent voters will do. I can imagine what I'll do: sigh, withdraw, and get back to the business of ignoring politics as usual. Don't let that happen. Do the right thing. Vote for Obama. Change this country for the better. Please.
