Congressional Black Caucus Members Who Endorsed Senator Hillary Clinton

The following members are all super-delegates whose districts have overwhelming voted for Barack Obama with the exception of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones of Ohio and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas whose states don't vote until March 4, 2008 and Congressman Charles Rangel of New York whose district voted for Hillary Clinton (Districts in New York are being recounted because some of the precincts did not count Barack Obama's votes). It is my humble opinion that our elected officials should adhere to the wishes of there constituents. I watched the State of the Black Union held in New Orleans, hosted by Tavis Smiley. It is the best forum that discusses issues that effect our community. During the forum, two of our most respected representatives; The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) and the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Ohio) defended their endorsement of Senator Hillary Clinton. I found it quite interesting when Congresswoman Jones express her point of view that loyalty to Senator Clinton trumps the day. I respect that they along with other Congressional Black Caucus members have worked closely with Senator Clinton on important legislation. However, isn't that what we send them to Congress to do. I also respect their inalienable right to choose the candidate they want. I am not hating because these members are choosing a White Woman over an African American. I have a problem with the loyalty factor vs. the voice of the people who sent them to Washington in the first place. Where should their loyalty lie and what should be the consequences of their actions ?

State of New York

The Honorable Charles Rangel : New York, 15th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2354 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-4365

The Honorable Gregory Meeks: New York, 6th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2342 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Ph: 202-225-3461

The Honorable Edolphus Towns: New York, 10th District
U. S. House of Representatives
2232 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D. C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-5936

State of FLorida

The Honorable Alcee Hastings: Florida, 23rd District
U.S. House of Representatives
2353 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-1313

The Honorable Corrine Brown: Florida, 3rd District
U.S. House of Representatives
2336 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-0123

The Honorable Kendrick Meeks: Florida, 17th District
U.S. House of Representatives
1039 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Ph: 202-225-4506

State of Georgia

The Honorable John Lewis: Georgia, 5th District- Change his position to Barack Obama
U. S. House of Representatives
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-3801

The Honorable David Scott: Georgia, 13th District- Changed his position to Barack Obama
U. S. House of Representatives
417 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-2939

State of Ohio

The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones: Ohio, 11th District

National Co-Chair for Hillary Clinton
U.S. House of Representatives
1009 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-7032

State of California

The Honorable Diane Watson: California, 33rd District
U.S. House of Representatives
125 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-7084

The Honorable Maxine Waters: California, 35th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2344  Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-2201

The Honorable Laura Richardson: California, 37th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2233 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Ph: 202-225-7924

State of Texas

The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee

National Campaign Co-Chair and Gulf States Regional Co-Chair for Hillary Clinton

Texas, 18th District
U.S. House of Representatives
2435 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-3816

State of Missouri

The Honorable Emanuel Cleaver: Missouri, 5th District
U. S. House of Representatives
1641 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20515
Ph: 202-225-4535

I encourage you to follow how all of the super-delegates have pledged so far in your district. Keep in mind that they can change their pledge, its not too late. Click on the link below;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2008_United_States_Democratic_Party_superdelegates

Comments

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[Donald Blount]

NFuller, Your are so on point. My thoughts exactly. We need to hold our elected officials accountable. I'm not going to give them a pass on this one. I feel that the party has to heel and come together, we need leadership that reflects its constituents. I need change within our inner cities. What are they doing in Washington? Our communities have not improved in decades. We are still dealing with crime, drugs, gangs etc. Our public schools and after hour programs for our children have not improved. If they can't deliver results then we need to replace them. Then they have the nerve to support someone else (BS).

[NFULLER]

It was black voters who made it possible for black representatives to get into office - not Hillary Clinton, not Bill Clinton. How is it that these black representatives can feel more obligated, have more loyalty to the Clintons than to their own districts, in particular those districts where the primary voters overwhelmingly cast their votes for Senator Obama. A case in particular is Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones. The voters in her district overwhelmingly choose Obama, while she cast her super delegate vote for Hillary Clinton. Representative John Lewis, of Georgia is another one who felt more of an obligation to Hillary Clinton than to his own constituents, who again overwhelmingly voted for Obama. Here's a man who was beat down in the streets of Selma Alabama, fighting for the rights of blacks to vote, yet he too felt more obligated to Hillary Clinton than to his own constituents. It's time for change people. It's time for a fresh new crop of representation that reflects the will of the people. Wasn't it Hillary Clinton who said the popular vote doesn't really count. That statement alone spoke volumes. However, history has proven her wrong, because when the people get involved heads roll.

[Donald]

I actually posted this article before John Lewis and David Scott changed there endorsement of Hillary Clinton. The moment that they changed I reflected that change next to there name.

[K. Lipscomb - Atlanta]

FYI -
John Lewis was Hillary supporter but he changed his support to Obama after Obama won GA.

[aidawedo]

These politicians obviously feel more loyalty for Hillary Clinton, then they do for their constituents. For far too long, they have had unconditional support from their African-American constituents. Are they ready to feel the backlash from their constituents for supporting someone as unprincipled, disingenuous and incompetent as Hillary and her "low road" campaign?

She can't run her own campaign and doesn't have the judgment to know when the bell has rung. She has become so punch drunk that she has lost all sense of perspective and is now on the verge of threatening to take away the Dems chances for a victory over McCain in November.

I don't think that this will happen, with a quality candidate like Barack Obama, who embodies all that the Democratic party says is their platform, but Hillary is definitely muddying up the playing field for the Democratic party and running that risk with her blind ambition and win at all costs campaign.

[Miss Kitty]

I'm not trying to say who to vote for or anything else along that line -- just merely sharing my .02, but similarly to the author I feel that politicians should be respectful enough to their constituents to vote in a way that represents their districts... be it the Dem nomination race, a particular bill on the Hill/in state legislature, etc. I'm from a small southern town where I've seen happen too often where someone on city or county council gets the boot from their constituents because the person didn't "do right" by their constituents.

[James Andre]

Interesting that on a blog about politicians choosing loyalty over representing their constituency Hillary supporters show up and all they can talk about is how these politicians somehow 'overlooked' the color of their skin...

[Carolyn Carrier]

I always thought that being a racist was a negative characteristic. I didn't realize that being for someone could be categorized as being racist. I am African American, I support Barack Obama, therefore I am racist? What right does anyone have to assume that I am only supporting him because of his race? Furthermore, if that were the case, it still wouldn't make me a racist. I also love R&B, Soul Food and Sidney Portier. Does that make me a racist? Who in their right mind wouldn't want someone in their own family to be successful and do great things for their country and the rest of the world? As far as this list goes, it is very useful to voters to know how their representatives stand on various issues, including endorsements. This is one of the criteria one uses to decide how to vote in future elections. I would also appreciate a list of how these folks voted on the Iraq War. I think that makes me a concerned citizen, not a racist.

[Amy B]

Thank you so much for your support! Thank you for voting for the PERSON you believe in and not a gender or a race. Keep up the great work - you are all an inspiration! HILLARY '08!