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Posted: 11:24 PM Mar 19, 2008
Last Updated: 11:24 PM Mar 19, 2008
Reporter: Michael Wooten
Email Address: michael.wooten@wsaz.com

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton picked up another West Virginia superdelegate Wednesday.

The Clinton campaign announced West Virginia Democratic National Committeeman Pat Maroney endorsed the New York Senator's presidential run.

Maroney is the third West Virginia "superdelegate" to endorse Clinton. The others are DNC Committeewoman Marie Prezioso and State Democratic Vice Chairwoman Belinda Biafore.

Clinton's opponent, Senator Barack Obama, has the endorsement of two West Virginia superdelegates -- Senator Jay Rockefeller and Representative Nick Rahall.

That leaves five West Virginia "supers" who are still uncommitted, including Governor Joe Manchin, Senator Robert Byrd and Congressman Alan Mollohan.

Governor Joe Manchin told NewsChannel 3 he does not plan to endorse until West Virginia voters cast ballots during the May 13 primary.

Currently, the Associated Press count gives Senator Clinton 249 superdelegates to Senator Obama's 213. However, Senator Obama has more pledged delegates. The overall count gives Senator Obama a 118 delegate lead.

Both candidates are far behind the 2,024 delegates needed to clinch the nomination, and without the support of superdelegates, neither candidate can reach that mark.

There are around 800 total superdelegates. They consist of Democratic elected officials (including governors and members of the U.S. House and Senate), Democratic National Committee members and other distinguished party leaders such as former presidents and party chairs.

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Posted by: me again on Apr 4, 2008 at 07:27 AM
what is the matter Joe you wont answer your Emails. Maybe you got your teeth fixed.If you did Hillary wont get to see your toothless smile.

Posted by: me on Mar 24, 2008 at 03:53 PM
come on Joe respond. Or cant you respond between your teeth. Smile for all of us and put on the computer so all of us can see your pretty gums

Posted by: me on Mar 24, 2008 at 01:23 PM
I want to respond to Joe about the toothless people in W.va. Somebody E mailed me and told me they knew him. He is toothless and senceless. I wish he would set up front when she is in w.va. SO she can get a good look at a toothless jerk.I hope he gives her a big smile.

Posted by: MG on Mar 20, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Joe, I'm really offended by the toothless remark. I just lost a tooth that my dentist and I tried everything to save. You'll be toothless some day or in so much pain from a tooth that you wish you were.

Posted by: Mingo Voter on Mar 20, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Lord have mercy on a working man, listen to it. This song and wrighter needs to vote in WV, it sure fits this May election to a T..

Posted by: Bammy on Mar 20, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Oh great. Hillary gets an endorsement from someone we've never heard of before. At least the Obama supporters can't cry and say they won't vote for the guy again like the HRC supporters said about Rahall and Jay.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 20, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I agree go with the one with the most delegates not superdelegates and by the way HRC has had two supers from WV long before Obama got Jay and Nick but that was ok also.

Posted by: cc on Mar 20, 2008 at 08:50 AM
americans are sick of the electorial collage and super delegates . we hate our will being overridden by these devices. we inject our presense in the third world decrying fair elections and still the american people are denied the same.dont second guess my will as a voter , this is a dangerious time to trick scared angry americans .

Posted by: Joe on Mar 20, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Hillary is finished. She just likes to come to WV to watch all the toothless people swoon over her..

Posted by: Doug on Mar 20, 2008 at 08:22 AM
I don't agree with any delegate overpowering the will of the citizen's vote. Both Rockefeller and Rahall have done this, plus admitted knowing this fact when doing so. This makes them the highest form of controlling dictators as far as i'm concerned. This latest one was after the fact and knowing they were supporting the will of the majority in WV. I applaud them for standing up against such treason, as was commited by Rockefeller & Rahall. Hillary has proved to be a democratic leader also, against all evil in high places. She has alredy won and will go down in history as being a fighter for justice ! Go Hillary..

Posted by: Jennifer on Mar 20, 2008 at 06:30 AM
To Anonymous 2:18 AM...That is an EXCELLENT point! :-)

Posted by: ricky on Mar 20, 2008 at 05:15 AM
that the way to go vote for hillary clinton we need a women to run u.s

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 20, 2008 at 02:18 AM
Come on guys I want to see all those comments about the superdelegates not declaring until WV votes. Funny isn't it when it's for HRC none of you have a problem with that.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 20, 2008 at 01:52 AM
Superdelegates should not determine an election!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: jesse on Mar 20, 2008 at 12:48 AM
HILLARY NEEDS 63% WIN IN THE REMAINING PRIMARIES AND 63% IN MI TO BE A CONTENDER IN THE RACE. THIS RACE IS DONE FOR HER PERIOD. SHE KNOWS IT FULLY AND BILL KNOWS IT. WHAT THEY ARE SO FAR DOING IS TO RAISE MONEY TO PAY BACK WAGES TO HER STAFF AND SERVE SOME FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS. IT SAD TO SEE THAT SHE HAS NOW DECIDED TO ROB HER FOLLOWERS, DURING THESE TOUGH ECONOMIC DAYS. IT IS VERY SAD.

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