Obama picks up 6 superdelegates, union endorsement

                   
iht.com     May 9, 2008            

Barack Obama all but erased Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among national convention superdelegates on Friday and won fresh labor backing as elements of the Democratic Party began coalescing around the Illinois senator for the fall campaign. [read full story]                    

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Obama picks ups superdelegates in New Jersey, Oregon

iht.com     May 9, 2008          

The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday, with endorsements expected from two more congressmen. ... Obama spokesman Dan Pfeiffer said the Illinois senator plans to receive the endorsement of Rep. Peter DeFazio of...                    

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Obama wins endorsements from superdelegates in New Jersey, Oregon

iht.com     May 9, 2008          

The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday, with endorsements expected from two more lawmakers. ... Obama spokesman Dan Pfeiffer said the Illinois senator plans to receive the endorsement of Rep. Peter DeFazio of...                    

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Obama gets big welcome, fresh support on Capitol tour

ljworld.com     May 9, 2008          

Sen. Barack Obama got a front-runner’s welcome back at the Capitol Thursday, pressing congressional “superdelegates” to support him in a visit that had the look and feel of a campaign victory lap. ... The glad-handers included a few Republicans and supporters of his...                    

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Obama picks ups 3 superdelegates, union endorsement

thenewstribune.com     May 9, 2008          

The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and two congressmen, including one who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton. ... Obama has now climbed within 10...                    

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Dem superdelegate hypocrisy

prairiepundit.blogspot.com     May 9, 2008          

Washington Times:Several superdelegates from Indiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio are bucking the will of the people by withholding endorsements from Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, staying silent even though she overwhelmingly won their districts.The silence from dozens of...                    

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Obama picks ups 3 superdelegates, union endorsement

newsvine.com     May 9, 2008          

The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and two congressmen, including one who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton. ... Obama has now climbed within 10...                    

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Delegate fight: Super watch

msn.com     May 9, 2008          

“Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama. ‘After careful consideration, I have reached the conclusion that Barack Obama can best bring about the change...                    

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Obama picks ups 3 superdelegates, union endorsement

ksl.com     May 9, 2008          

WASHINGTON (AP) - The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and two congressmen, including one who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton. Obama has now...                    

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Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-WA) and Donald Payne (D-NJ) Back Obama; Delegate Countdown - 165 To Go

barackobama.com     May 9, 2008          

The AP reports that two more superdelegates are throwing there support behind Senator Obama, bringing the total number of delegates Obama needs for the nomination down to 165...WASHINGTON (AP) - The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday,...                    

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Obama picks ups 3 superdelegates, union endorsement

ibtimes.com     May 9, 2008          

The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and two congressmen, including one who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton. ... Democratic presidential hopeful...                    

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