Washington: Superdelegates

U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott has just endorsed Barack Obama for president. He is the last of Washington's elected superdelegates to pledge their support to a candidate for president and joins U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, U.S. Rep. Brian Baird, Gov. Chris Gregoire, and U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen in supporting the Illinois senator.

Here is what he had to say:

CONGRESSMAN JIM MCDERMOTT ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA

The New York Times has listed Washington superdelegate Sharon Mast as a committed Clinton supporter, but the News-Tribune spotted that and checked up with Mast who indeed said that she is still uncommitted.

"In real life," Mast told the TNT, "I know where I'm at, which is uncommitted."

It has been a while since the Presidential race has topped the news cycle here in Washington so, in light of today's Pennsylvania primary, here is a reminder of which Washington state superdelegates are backing the two Democratic candidates.

Hillary Clinton (6)
Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Norm Dicks, Rep. Jay Inslee, King County Exec. Ron Sims, former House Speaker Tom Foley

Barack Obama (4)
Gov. Chris Gregoire, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Brian Baird, DNC member Pat Notter

On the eve of the state's Democratic Legislative District caucuses, King County Executive Ron Sims was profiled by NPR's All Things Considered today because of his role as a superdelegate. The piece highlighted his unique role as an African American who supports Hillary Clinton, and as an electe superdelegate who has endorsed against the strong will of his constituents.