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Superdelegates hold back
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.
Video: Obama lobbying superdelegates for support
Video: Undecided superdelegate sets his price: $20M
Video: Clinton presses on, campaigning in South Dakota
Bush ready for role as father of the bride
President Bush stuck out his right elbow yesterday, jokingly demonstrating how he"ll escort his daughter down the aisle at her wedding this weekend.
Sen. Barack Obama acknowledges tourists from his home state of Illinois as journalists follow him through the U.S. Capitol yesterday. He met with legislators who have not decided whom they will support in their roles as superdelegates. (Associated Press)
Obama snags 3 more superdelegates
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.
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Friday, May 2
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