May 12, 2008

Strait to Obama

Another California superdelegate has declared for Sen. Barack Obama. Crystal Strait, the former president of California Young Democrats, issued a statement Sunday endorsing Obama.

Strait has some timing. CNN reported she tied the superdelegates race with her endorsement.

Here's what Strait said with her endorsement:

"While representing the Young Democrats of America at the DNC, my number one priority is to ensure that young people are fully represented at the polls and in the party. Barack Obama has shown a real commitment to young voters in his campaign and, in response, young people have overwhelmingly voted and caucused for Obama in these primary contests. We know that if a young person votes three times in a row for a party, they become a party voter for life. We know that because of high youth turnout in 2004 and 2006. 2008 is the third and critical election for young voters. And that's why I know I want to pledge my delegate vote to Barack Obama. "

Posted by Shane Goldmacher on May 12, 2008 8:48 AM