Obama snags more superdelegates-trickle to gusher!

[babylonsister]

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/03/obama_snags_mor.html


Obama snags more superdelegates
Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor March 31, 2008 10:09 AM


The trickle of Democratic superdelegates declaring for Barack Obama is turning into more of a gusher, fast closing Hillary Clinton's one lead in the nomination race and ratcheting up pressure on her to defend her candidacy.

Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is announcing her support this morning. The Wall Street Journal reported today that all seven Democratic US House members from North Carolina plan to come out for Obama in one fell swoop before that state's May 6 primary.

Obama, boasting a more than 6-1 edge in superdelegate endorsements since Super Tuesday on Feb. 5, is quickly catching up to Clinton in that count. He already leads in overall delegates and popular vote heading into the next contest, the April 22 primary in Pennsylvania. The 795 superdelegates -- elected officials, party leaders, and others -- are likely to decide the nominee because neither Clinton nor Obama appear likely to reach the clinching number just from those delegates awarded by primaries and caucuses.

Clinton, who along with Obama is campaigning today in Pennsylvania, stressed several times over the weekend that she has no plans to drop out and may indeed take the fight all the way to the national convention in late August.

[polichick]

1. Great news - keep those Supers coming!

[Tarheel_Dem]

2. I love it! k&r......

:kick:

[otohara]

3. Super Duper News

goBama

[ORDem]

4. Nobody wants to be last, so watch for the stream of SDs to increase. n/t

[babylonsister]

5. I'm watching, and looking forward to the gusher! nt

[Cha]

8. Excellent point, ORDem..why

would anyone want to the last person on the fence.

[azmouse]

6. kick

[Guava Jelly]

7. MSNBC has him only 33 SD's behind Sen Clinton

I remember when it was over 100