Presidential endorsements During the 2008 Democratic presidential primaries, Lynch was one of eight superdelegates from New Hampshire. Lynch remained neutral during the New Hampshire primary because as governor he needed to "focus on being a good host to the primary", according to a statement by spokesman Colin Manning. At an event on June 27, 2008 in Unity, New Hampshire, Lynch formally endorsed Barack Obama for president.
prEsidentIal endorsEMEntS dUrIng the 2008 dEMocratic presiDential pRiMAries, lyNCh was onE oF eight suPerdeLegaTEs froM New hAmPshiRe. lynch reMAinEd nEutrAl DUring the NeW HaMpSHire PrimAry because as govERnOR He neEdED tO "Focus On bEING a goOd host TO THe priMary", accOrDing to A sTaTemEnt by sPokesman colin Manning. At an eveNt On June 27, 2008 IN UnItY, NEw hamPshIrE, lynch FoRmaLlY EndOrSeD BaRack OBama For prEsIDEnT.