Jeff Bingaman, New Mexico Senator, Endorses Obama

Barack Obama has picked up another superdelegate endorsement, this one from New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman. It is Obama's 14th nod from a fellow senator, meaning he has slightly edged past Hillary Clinton for those endorsements.

According to the roster kept by The Hill, that gives Obama puts him ahead of Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton's 13 fellow senators.

Obama is catching up to Clinton in the number of endorsements from House members as well, according to The Hill's list. She has 84 on her side. He has 79.

Here's the Obama campaign statement on Bingaman:

Today, United States Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) endorsed Barack Obama for president, citing his ability to rise above the issues that divide us, end the war in Iraq, bring universal health care, and make America energy independent.

Senator Bingaman said, "Today, I am announcing my support for Barack Obama for president and declaring my intention to vote for him at the Democratic convention.

"Our nation faces a daunting number of critical challenges: reasserting America's leadership in the world, meeting our needs for energy independence, addressing global warming, making healthcare accessible and affordable, positioning our economy to effectively compete globally, and extricating ourselves from the war in Iraq, to name a few.

"To make progress, we must rise above the partisanship and the issues that divide us to find common ground. We must move the country in a dramatically new direction.

"I strongly believe Barack Obama is best positioned to lead the nation in that new direction."

Senator Obama said, "I'm grateful today to have Senator Bingaman's support. Senator Bingaman has been speaking out in the United States Senate on some of the most pressing issues of our time - saving our environment, fighting global warming, and making America energy independent. Senator Bingaman has been an important advocate in the energy debate, and has served the people of New Mexico for decades, giving voice to the issues that matter to families across the state. We are proud to have his support as we fight to bring about real change for families in New Mexico and across the country."

Senator Jeff Bingaman is the Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. He has served in the United State Senate since 1982, and previously served as New Mexico Attorney General.

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Comments

[NewMexicoForObama]

haha hee hee. But she can't win. End of story. Glad the news makes some of you feel better, but... it aint gonna happen!

[goodtomeetyou]

Thank you Senator Bingaman, there's room for more.

[finally]

HURRAY!! check out www.politico.com/superdelegates - the senatorial count is 17 to 13 fro Sen. Obama! 18 more senators to go - where is Sen. Webb - BHO carried VA, and helped sen. Webb get elected!

[ejay579]

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[mrman]

Thank You Senator Bingaman!!!!!

***BARACK OBAMA 2008***
Intelligence !
Integrity !
Honesty !

[CeciliaBertrand]

Thankyou Senator Bingham

[exotic]

YEAH!

[OliviaRee]

Woo Hoo!!!

[Theogracias]

It takes a senator to see past the nonsense that is passing for "reporting on the election" and see the true qualities of Obama. The voters have no chance...

[NewMexicoForObama]

Ya buddy!! Thanks Jeff!

[ObamaSuperDelegate]

Thank you Senator Bingaman!

[bhobo]

God bless Senator Bingaman. He showed guts at a time when Barack Obama needs it. Barack has earned this senator and a lot other elected super delegates.
From here on, I will always have a special feeling for the independent officials of New Mexico. First Bill Richardson, and now the senator.

[scorpioleidy]

Thank you, Mr. Bingaman ... especially since the media wants to make Obama supporters think that suddenly, after Barack has won more states, more delegates and a greater percentage of votes---and because Hillary Huckabee says so---that he is somehow "unelectable" ... Yeah, right!!!!
OBAMA '08

[abouttime]

United States Senator Jeff Bingaman"s endorsement of Obama is a welcome .
Does any one know the Superdelagate enddosements?
Is anyone keeping track?

[scorpioleidy]

Excellent!!!
"Stop The Drama: Vote For Obama"
OBAMA '08

[Gould123]

yah, another delegate! keep them comeing! let's get this done! If we could get a couple more before Indiana , it could give us the boost we need! It's time to end this! I fear another slip from Hillary declairing she's going to bomb anther country, and keep agreeing with the repub's or turn around and do a a 180 degree turn an go after mccain for useing Rev. Wright , the very same thing shes done! This is the craziest times where Hillary just seems so unstable, that she's scary know! I hope there will be more to follow soon! Come on Delegates, let's get it done!

[scorpioleidy]

Most excellent!!!
It seems this "unelectable" person just keeps on picking up Super-Ds!!!! I wonder if the media has told them---like they keep trying to tell us Obama supporters every single day---that he's "unelectable" so maybe don't waste your vote/time on him ... Hmm ... I wonder ...
"Stop The Drama: Vote For Obama"
OBAMA '08