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OBAMA PLEDGES TO HONOR FOUR STATE PLEDGE |
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 US Senator Barack Obama today announced his commitment to follow the
presidential nomination process sanctioned by the Democratic National
Committee.
Obama signed a pledge written by the Democratic Party Chairs
in Iowa,
Nevada,
New Hampshire, and
South Carolina saying the
process ensured that candidates would be tested by the rigors of a retail
political campaign while appropriately incorporating the regional and ethnic
diversity of the Democratic Party.
“As I have campaigned across
America over the last six
months, it’s become clear that Governor Dean and the Democratic National
Committee have put together a presidential nomination process that’s in the best
interests of our party and our nation,” said Senator Obama. “I look forward to
continuing the dialogue with voters and building the kind of grassroots movement
in Iowa,
Nevada,
New Hampshire and
South Carolina and the rest of
the country that will send a clear signal to Washington that the American
people are ready for change.”
Obama campaign officials also urged
states in danger of violating DNC rules to adjust their plans to comply with the
DNC’s calendar, so that every state contributes delegates to the nominating
process.
“To become the Democratic nominee for president, a candidate
must secure a majority of delegates to the national convention,” said Obama
campaign manager David Plouffe. “Because states that violate DNC rules will not
be allowed to contribute to the delegate tally, we urge all states to ensure
their compliance with DNC rules so they can participate in our Democratic
nominating process. Our campaign will work within the rules established by the
DNC to earn the support of Democrats across America and run a
grassroots campaign to unite Americans around Senator Obama’s commitment to
challenging the conventional thinking in Washington.”
Next
week, Senator Obama will celebrate Labor Day in New
Hampshire before kicking off a two-day swing through
western Iowa. Obama is
scheduled to campaign in Nevada on Thursday.
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