Byron Dorgan

From SuperDelegates.org - Information about the 2008 DNC Superdelegates

On 2/27/08, Sen. Byron Dorgan endorsed Barack Obama.

"I decided I wanted to determine who out there can inspire people to move in a new direction," Dorgan said, deciding that Obama was that candidate.

Dorgan had been neutral in the race even as his close friend, Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), became an early backer of Obama's. Sources told "The Trail" back in January that former president Bill Clinton had called Dorgan to try to gain his support for Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), or at least refrain from endorsing Obama.

Earlier this month, Obama swept the North Dakota caucuses with 62 percent of the vote, another factor in Dorgan's decision. In previous presidential elections, Dorgan has been angry with Democrats such as Al Gore who virtually ignored states like North Dakota, something he believes Obama will not do.

"He starts this campaign not being willing give up any state," Dorgan said.

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