Two New Hampshire Edwards delegates back Obama

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Two New Hampshire Edwards delegates back Obama

By HOLLY RAMER
Associated Press Writer


CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Two of John Edwards' New Hampshire delegates said Friday they will back Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.

State Sen. Peter Burling and high school teacher Deborah Nelson announced their decision at a news conference Friday morning. In a phone interview before the announcement, Burling told The Associated Press that he and Nelson believe either Obama or Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton would make a superb president, but it came down to "who can win and who could make a better president."

"We chose Obama because he so clearly understands the American yearning for change," Burling said. "He understands it, he embraces it, and I think he has the leadership to deliver it."

That Obama is on the verge of clinching the nomination also influenced the decision.


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[lisa58]

1. Great news!

[Botany]

2. Good news

63 - 2 = 61 Delagates to go to hit 2025

Come on Super Delegates and others ... we could be @ 2025 by Monday

[Tesha]

3. A shout-out to Peter Burling: Yeah! (NT)