Two Cal. Super D's for Obama

Two California Congressmen throw their endorsement to Barack Obama, one of which switched allegiances from Hillary Clinton.

 U.S. Congressmen Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza announced their support of Obama today. Cardoza had previously been in the Clinton column of supporters, according to the Obama campaign.

“This is the most important election of my lifetime. While I continue to greatly respect and admire Senator Clinton and feel she has made history with her campaign, I believe that Senator Obama will inevitably be our party’s nominee for President. He has proven himself to be a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and inspirational leader and will take America in a new direction, which we desperately need," said Congressman Cardoza.

Senator Obama said, “I am grateful for the support of Congressman Cardoza and Congressman Costa at this important time in our campaign. They are serving the people of California and speaking out on the issues that are critical to the people of the 18th and 20th districts – and to all Americans – like ending the war in Iraq, fighting for good jobs at home, and strengthening America’s family farmers and local agriculture. I am proud to have their support today.”

These two endorsements put Obama just 59 delegates shy of securing the nomination. 

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