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New Mexico Superdelegate Endorses Obama; Delegate Countdown - 161 To Go

Source: my.barackobama.com

The New Mexico Independent has just announced:

Laurie Weahkee, New Mexico's newest -- and most coveted -- super delegate, just threw her support behind Obama.

"After the primary elections in Indiana and North Carolina, it is now absolutely clear that Barack Obama will be our nominee," Weahkee, lead organizer for the Native American Voters Alliance, writes in a statement e-mailed to the Independent. She adds, "Obama has proven that he can campaign in a difficult environment and still inspire thousands of new voices to take part in the democratic process."

You can read the full interview with Weahkee in which she explains how she decided to endorse Barack. 

Laurie Weahkee is the 270th superdelegate to endorse Barack Obama. Obama is 161 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

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