Oklahoma Dem won't endorse Obama
(CNN) — On the same day Democratic leaders stressed party unity after the drawn out primary fight, one congressional Democrat said Tuesday he will not endorse Barack Obama's bid for the White House.

Rep. Dan Boren, Oklahoma's lone Democrat in Congress, told the Associated Press Obama is "the most liberal senator," and said he has to listen to the wishes of his own constituents.

"We're much more conservative," Boren said of his rural district which stretches across the eastern part of the state and borders Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas.

"I've got to reflect my district. No one means more to me than the people who elected me. I have to listen to them," Boren added. His congressional office confirmed the accuracy of the quotes to CNN.

Boren also said Obama's record "does not reflect working in a bipartisan fashion." But the Oklahoma Democrat said he would vote for Obama at the party's convention in August because of the serious issues the country faces.

"I think this is an important time for our country," he said. "We're facing a terrible economic downturn. We have high gasoline prices. We have problems in our foreign policy. That's why I think it's important."


Boren's comments come a day after Florida Democratic Rep. Tim Mahoney also said he has no plans to make a formal endorsement. The freshman Democrat, who replaced Republican Rep. Mark Foley following House page scandal, told the Palm Beach Post he plans on remaining an uncommitted superdelegate and may not even attend the convention.

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Communism/Socialism is similar to legalizing burglary and murder!

who cares?

As a resident of Oklahoma, I'm not really surprised by this move. the Democrats in the party really need to pander to the moderates since OK is a historically deep conservative state. he's much better off with the people if he does not endorse Obama

Yeah more bad news for Obama


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Obama?
Obama's Campaign?
Obama's Supporters?

I'm going to assume some people care that he isn't getting the support of many Democrats.

Wow, he didn't get an endorsement from the LONE democrat in Oklahoma - what a big surprise and giant loss. This guy is better off staying a representative than jumping on the unity bandwagon.

Sucks to be Obama.

He'll get by, but your concern is noted.

All you yobamabots, do. Your just po'ed because everyone is not jumpin on the bandwagon......................................... .....................

This guy is a Democrat in a conservative state. He'd rather be re-elected than endorse Obama. He's playing politics.

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Oh....like the other superdelegates that endorsed barack were not? It's all politics.