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
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Posted by: MUKOLA | July 21, 2009 at 10:42 AM
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).
Posted by: Donald Blount | June 06, 2008 at 11:54 AM
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.
Posted by: NFULLER | June 06, 2008 at 10:33 AM