May 9, 2008 - 9:37pm
KDP fundraiser: Superdelegate politickin' as Clinton takes stage in Louisville
By Trey Pollard
Category: PresidentTags: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, superdelegate, Jennifer Moore, KDP, Terry McBrayer
Kentucky Democratic Party faithful in Louisville: Getty Images PhotoLOUISVILLE -- The fight over Clinton-Obama superdelegates is hard to ignore here at the Kentucky Democratic Party fundraiser in Louisville.
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, an Obama superdelegate, spoke to the crowd Friday evening on behalf of his favored presidential candidate. The message of his speech was one of unity, but supporters of both sides noisily made themselves heard as he spoke.
As U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton arrived to a raucous reception, she was joined on stage by KDP Chairwoman Jennifer Moore -- an undecided superdelegate -- and former state party chairman Terry McBrayer -- a committed Clinton superdelegate.
McBrayer successfully incited both sets of supporters in his introductory speech by noting Obama's absence from the state in the past several months.
"I have personally contracted with Dean's milk company and we are putting Obama's picture on a carton of milk," said McBrayer.
The reaction to McBrayer's comment included extended cheering from Clinton's supporters and vocalized anger from the Obama side.
One shout of "Bring the party together" could be heard from Obama supporters.
Obama's campaign announced today the candidate would be visiting Kentucky next week, although details are not yet confirmed.
Moore, on the other hand, appeared with Clinton but did not endorse her, just as was the case during the Clinton's earlier visit to Madisonville.
The superdelegate courtship was evident during Clinton's opening remarks as well, as she was careful to acknowledge Kentucky's three remaining uncommitteds, including Moore, KDP Vice-Chair Nathan Smith, and Gov. Steve Beshear.
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Jennifer Moore is a smart lady, but she did intern for Pres Clinton back during the Monica scandal...close ties I can't imagine her wanting to sever in her upward career, at least at this point.
Also think the fact that she's been quoted as saying "...I see no rancor here..." supports her Clinton interest, because the rest of us Obama supporters HAVE seen tremendous rancor on Hillary's part.
If you read this, go get 'em, Jennifer and stick to your guns - your old pals in SF have been sending Obama vibes your way (and not expecting it to matter, but why not!)
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