Jason Altmire

...cocktail party. Officially undecided on which candidate to back, Altmire said he asked Clinton what she expects superdelegates to do if Sen. Barack Obama winds up winning the popular vote and more state delegates. As of last night,...

In this article: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama, Pennsylvania, Dan Boren, Heath Shuler, and Lincoln Davis

...being superdelegates. "I'm willing to give Sen. Clinton the opportunity to win the popular vote," said Rep. Jason Altmire, whose western Pennsylvania district favored Clinton by a 2-to-1 margin in Tuesday's balloting. "I think she's earned...

In this article: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama, Steny H. Hoyer, Jim Costa, Pete Stark, California, and Florida

...Ohio primaries in early March. Former President Clinton called him twice, reminding Altmire that he won his district when he ran for president, even though it is typically seen as a Republican stronghold. Of course, Bill Clinton will not...

In this article: Hillary Clinton, Sen. Obama, NPR, Pennsylvania, St. Patrick's Day, Bill Clinton, New York, and Texas

...has not yet conceded the nomination to Mr. Obama. The announcements by Mr. Doyle and Mr. Altmire leave only one uncommitted Pennsylvania superdelegate, Rep. Tim Holden, D-Susquehanna. He could not be reached for comment. Superdelegates...

In this article: Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Pennsylvania, Democratic Party, and Tim Holden

...have yet to endorse a candidate. Altmire said he personally promised Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) that he would not make an endorsement until after June 3 and intends to honor that commitment. He does expect some lawmakers to...

In this article: Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Pennsylvania, Democratic National Committee, Montana, South Dakota, and Illinois

...the will of the people." Altmire did say he would consider backing Clinton if she wins the Democratic popular vote - although he said there's momentum among the undecided superdelegates to swing toward Obama. "If Sen. Obama wins in...

In this article: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama, Trademark, Michigan, Florida, and Pennsylvania

...sat on the sidelines for the druation of the long primary. He had suggested he would back Clinton because she carried his House district in the primaries, but he never did. When Obama clinched the nomination in June 2008, Altmire...

In this article: Melissa Hart, Pete Peterson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Hillary Clinton, Pennsylvania, National Journal, Florida State University, and Steny H. Hoyer