BIG NEWS from BarackObama.com

[Triana]

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FROM BARACKOBAMA.COM:

Big news today: for the first time since this campaign began, Barack Obama has taken the lead among superdelegates.

We've won more elected delegates, more states, and more votes than Senator Clinton. But until yesterday we trailed among Governors, Members of Congress, and Democratic Party leaders -- the so-called "superdelegates" who have a vote in the nominating process.

As it stands, we have 279 superdelegates who have committed to cast their convention votes for us. That includes 21 since last Tuesday's elections, and 3 who switched their support from Senator Clinton.

We have just 152 delegates to go before Barack Obama clinches the nomination.

But Senator Clinton intends to compete vigorously in the remaining contests; at the same time we face increasing attacks from Senator McCain and the Republican attack machine.

Barack needs your support to close out this nomination and start building for the general election.

You got us where we are today. Please help by making another donation of $25 now:

https://donate.barackobama.com/superdelegatelead

Given the long history the Clintons have with the Democratic Party, it's no surprise Senator Clinton maintained her superdelegate lead for so long.

But right now it's clear that the Democratic Party is uniting around Barack's candidacy.

Here's what a few superdelegates who recently changed their support had to say:

"After careful consideration, I have reached the conclusion that Barack Obama can best bring about the change that our country so desperately wants and needs."
- Rep. Donald Payne (NJ-10)

"He has shown he can connect with Democrats, Republicans and independents across this country."
- Kevin Rodriquez (VI)

"It's time to come together as a party and support Sen. Obama and prepare for a victory against John McCain in November."
- Del. Jennifer McClellan (VA-71)

We need to act quickly to encourage the remaining superdelegates to join us and close out this race. And we need to start building now to beat Senator McCain this November.

Please make an additional donation of $25 now:

https://donate.barackobama.com/superdelegatelead

Tomorrow, voters in West Virginia -- where Senator Clinton has an enormous lead -- will head to the polls.

On Wednesday, Barack will continue to have an insurmountable lead in states, votes, and delegates.

He will also have the endorsements of more superdelegates than Senator Clinton -- a clear sign that Democrats across the country and throughout the party are ready for a new kind of politics.

This grassroots movement, funded by more than 1.5 million individual donors, has supported Barack when he was up and when he was down.

Now, the nomination is in sight, and it's because of you.

Thank you,

David

David Plouffe
Campaign Manager
Obama for America
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(DU, DNC and Obama are on my list after the 15th - gotta wait a few days)

[Cha]

1. It really is Awesome News from Obama Campaign..

This is what's happening when you go in and know what you're doing and have a message that America wants to hear!

[PoliticalAmazon]

2. And when you move forward in a positive direction: Mark of a true leader. n/t

[Cha]

8. Yes, Obama's campaign has shown us

and the SuperDelegates what kind of a Presidency we can expect from the "untested".

[msongs]

3. dang. I thought he'd introduce a troop withdrawal resolution. he's just not that kind of guy nt

[Tresalisa]

4. ...

:bounce:

:applause: O-BA-MAAAAA!!!

[John Q. Citizen]

5. I just gave to the DNC last week. I won't give to the DCCC or the DSCC, because I'm

in a much better position to know which Democratic US Senate and House members I want to support.

[Ian David]

7. I won't donate to DNC, DCCC, DSCC... From now on, just MoveOn.org and directly to candidates. n/t

[John Q. Citizen]

9. I like the fact the DNC puts staff in every state to build and support the local parties.

[Ian David]

10. I dislike the fact that Whoreward Dean told The 700 Club that the Dem Platform "Protects" Marriage.

[John Q. Citizen]

11. You think he should have told the 700 club that the Dem platform destroys marriage?

OK, whatever.

Do you think Howard wrote the platform?

Or exactly what is your problem?

Last I checked, both Obama and Clinton were opposed to same sex marriage, but in favor of civil unions.

Sounds kind of half-assed to me. Yet you apparently approve of that because you put an Obama campaign symbol on your posts.

I'm an Obama supporter as well, but he's half assed when it comes to basic human rights. However, I'm not sure how he's anymore half- assed than Dean or Clinton. Or less, for that matter.

[Ian David]

12. Howard Lied or mis-spoke when he said the Dem Platform defined marriage as between a man and a woman

[Ian David]

6. Breaking: Jesus Christ Comes Down from Heaven to Endorse Obama: Bill Clinton Calls Jesus "Judas."n/t