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Nelson, Wasseerman-Schultz Stick By Clinton

Posted May 8, 2008 by William March

Updated May 8, 2008 at 12:04 PM

Sen. Bill Nelson and Weston Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-schultz, two of Hillary Clinton’s top supporters in Florida, are sticking by her.

A statement issued late Wednesday from Wasserman-Schultz: “Senator Clinton continues to demonstrate that she has what it takes to win the Presidency ... while Senator Obama does well in areas and demographic groups that the Democratic nominee will win anyway. She has my full support, as she is the best candidate ... and would be the best President of the United States.”

Nelson, stopped for a quick question while on his way to the Senate floor and asked whether Clinton should withdraw, responded, “Oh no, she should stay in.” A spokesman later elaborated: “Sen. Nelson believes the primaries have been good for the Democratic Party and the country, and that voters should make the decision on when the contest is over.  And that decision should include the 1.7 million voters who went to the polls in Florida and who the party bosses are ignoring.”

More on Florida superdelegates and others in this story.