Obama conference call looks at state of the race, focuses on Florida and Michigan voters in limbo

The Obama campaign today held a conference call focused on discussing the Senator’s position in his quest to receive the Democratic nomination for the presidency. The call featured Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe, Rep. Robert Wexler (FL), Rep. Kathy Castor (FL), former Rep. David Bonior (MI), and former DNC Chair David Wilhelm.

During the call, Obama’s supporters focused particularly on the status of voters in Florida and Michigan whose votes are still in question, and the overall race for delegates between Senator Obama and his opponent, Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY).

Also, the Obama campaign noted that they are encouraging their supporters not to stage protests against Clinton in order to preserve and promote party unity, and would even consider a resolution in Florida and Michigan which would give some delegates to Senator Clinton. Wexler and Castor discussed that Floridians are concerned about “real issues” that could change their communities during the next presidency (such as improving schools and helping rebuild poor communities), and are uniting behind Obama.

 

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