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Obama Release on Illinois Superdelegate

Another Superdelegate Endorses Barack Obama for President

CHICAGO, IL – Margie Gavin Woods, a superdelegate from Illinois, announced she is supporting Senator Barack Obama for President today, citing his ability to unite the country:

“I support Barack Obama for president because he is an inclusive candidate who is trying to unite our country, democrats, independents and republicans, around a common purpose. I have spent decades in public service, and I've never seen our young people so engaged and enthusiastic. Barack Obama hasn't forgotten where he's come from, and I believe he has the experience and the character to lead this great nation forward.”

Margie Gavin Woods is the Minority Leader of the Will County Board and a member of the Democratic National Committee.

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