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A Tidal Wave of support for Obama - superdelegates, Gallup, donors

Wed Apr 23, 2008 at 10:39:42 AM PDT

Clinton was counting on a big win last night to keep the superdelegates at bay.

Despite the media's false claim of a double digit win, Clinton's actual 8.5 - 9.0 point victory in Clinton-friendly Pennsylvania didn't quite cut it.  She netted only 10 pledged delegates.  This hasn't stopped her from claiming that the tide has turned and somehow she now leads the popular vote total.  

In the real world, a TIDAL WAVE of support has formed for Obama.

He received over 38,000 new contributors overnight!

The Gallup poll today shows a solid lead for Obama!  This puts Obama at 50% and Clinton at 42%.  

Additionally, at least 1 major superdelegate has already stepped forward today.

Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry endorsed Obama

"I believe Senator Obama is uniquely positioned to unite our nation and move beyond the divisiveness and partisan skirmishes that too often characterize politics as usual in Washington," - Gov. Brad Henry

The Huffington Post has indicated that several more are ready to come forward today.

Marc Ambinder has hinted that several more are ready to step forward.

49 prominent John Edwards supporters, including Ed Turlington, Edwards’ former National General Chairman, have shifted their support ot Obama.

Barack Obama and John Edwards share a commitment to taking on special interests and standing up for regular Americans."

Sheryl Crow has also endosed Obama today.

And there's more to come...

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