Confirned! John Edwards to Endorse Barack Obama

Friday May 16, 2008, 10:31 am
FROM WASHINGTON POST - OBAMA'S WEBSITE:

At least six of the eight pledged delegates that John Edwards won in South Carolina are expected to jump to [Barack Obama], according to CNN. And at least one of Edwards's four pledged delegates in New Hampshire has re-committed to the likely nominee. Edwards's four pledged delegates from the Iowa caucuses remain up for grabs.

... When Edwards dropped out on Jan. 30, he had endorsements from 28 superdelegates .... As of this afternoon, nine of the House members backing Edwards had switched allegiance to Obama: Reps. Miller, Herseth Sandlin, Gonzalez, Johnson, Oberstar, Obey, Price, Watt and Braley. Four of the pro-Edwards lawmakers -- Reps. Ethridge, McIntyre, Stupak and Michaud -- remain uncommitted.

... Seven of Edwards' DNC superdelegates have shifted to Obama; two have switched to Clinton. Five remain uncommitted.......

MATH - NEW DELEGATES OBAMA PICKED UP:

7 of Edward's Pledge Delegates
9 of Edward's Elected Super Delegates
7 of Edward's DNC Super Delegates

Edwards was a big deal. That is 24 point hammer. That seals the deal!