Political Campaigns
In the 2008 Democratic primary, Watson's district went overwhelmingly for Illinois Senator Barack Obama by a margin of 61-29. As a superdelegate, Watson continued to support New York Senator Hillary Clinton.
Watson defeated her challengers in the California June 3 primary, and defeated Republican David Crowley in the November 4, 2008, election.
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