McDermott endorses Obama

McDermott endorses Obama

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks to a group of supporters Monday May 12, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.

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Story Published: May 15, 2008 at 8:27 AM PST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 6:53 PM PST

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressman Jim McDermott has endorsed Barack Obama for president.

The Seattle Democrat says he believes Obama will bring the nation together to achieve the kind of change needed to move the country forward.

McDermott is one of 17 superdelegates from Washington. Six are backing Obama, five Hillary Clinton and six remain uncommitted.

For Obama:
- Rep. Jim McDermott
- Rep. Adam Smith
- Gov. Chris Gregoire
- Rep. Brian Baird
- Rep. Rick Larsen
- Democratic National Committee member Pat Notter

For Clinton:
- Sen. Patty Murray
- Sen. Maria Cantwell
- Rep. Norm Dicks
- Rep. Jay Inslee,
- King County Executive Ron Sims

Undecided:
- former House Speaker Tom Foley
- State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz
- Vice Chairwoman Eileen Macoll
- DNC member Ed Cote
- DNC member Sharon Mast
- DNC member David McDonald

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