Mark Warner Rejects VP Talk, Wants Senate Seat

But Obama supporters outnumbered Clinton backers by more than 2 to 1, matching Obama's 65 percent showing in the state's Feb. 12 primary.

The intensity of Obama's support generated its own problems for Virginia Democrats, because so many of them were vying to go to the national convention in Denver.

About 150 Obama supporters campaigned Saturday for the dozen remaining delegate slots.

But before the vote, Kaine's staff and the Obama campaign agreed on a slate, designed to meet Democratic National Committee quotas on race and sex.

Many who were left out were disappointed.

"It's all in who you know," said Jhana Porter from Stafford County, who said she has traveled more than 10,000 miles volunteering for Obama's campaign across the country. "I have been very active in trying to get him elected but had no response in trying to get on the slate."

Many Obama supporters rebelled against the slate, instead voting for other candidates. Party officials were counting the ballots last night.

Despite the internal politicking and divisions, Webb told the audience that he's confident of an Obama victory in the fall.

"The next era we are moving into is going to be led by the next president of the United States, and his name is Barack Obama," Webb said in his trademark stern manner.

Webb said later that he has not spoken to Obama or his campaign about joining the ticket. When asked if he would accept a vice presidential slot if offered, Webb said, "That would be a conversation that would remain between me and Barack Obama."