With the endorsement of Texas Representative Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20, San Antonio), Barack Obama picked up his sixth congressional endorsement from supporters of John Edwards. In the last week, Obama was also endorsed by David Obey (WI-7, northwest Wisconsin), and Congressional Progressive Caucus member Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30, Dallas), both of whom supported Edwards before he suspended his campaign. Each of these endorsements came from upcoming primary states: Wisconsin holds its primaries February 19 and Texas March 4. Of the 16 Representatives who endorsed John Edwards, none have switched their support to Hillary Clinton.
A complete list of Edwards' congressional supporters follows.
Congressional endorsements for John Edwards:
- Raul Grijalva (AZ-7)*
- Bruce Braley (IA-1)
- Michael Michaud (ME-2)
- Bart Stupak (MI-1)
- James Oberstar (MN-8)*
- G.K. Butterfield (NC-1)*
- Bob Etheridge (NC-2)
- David Price (NC-4)
- Mike McIntyre (NC-7)
- Heath Shuler (NC-11)
- Mel Watt (NC-12)
- Brad Miller (NC-13)
- Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (SD)
- Charles Gonzalez (TX-20)*
- Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30)*
- David Obey (WI-7)*
* now supports Barack Obama
(previously tally here)