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May 2nd, 2008 | by shipsintheedge |

Defection Of Longtime Superdelegate Jolts Clinton

Clinton’s hopes of stalling Obama’s drive to the nomination rest on a strong showing in the remaining primaries, beginning Tuesday in Indiana. At the same time, she hopes to persuade superdelegates that she would be a stronger candidate for the party this fall against McCain and the Republicans.

A top aide to the former first lady, Harold Ickes, sent a memo to superdelegates during the day making the case. Among the polls cited was a recent Associated Press-Ipsos survey that found Clinton leading McCain by 9 percentage points, while Obama was virtually tied with the Republican.

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Andrew was one of five superdelegates to swing behind Obama during the day, compared to four Clinton netted. The result was to trim the former first lady’s once-imposing advantage among party luminaries who will attend the convention to 268-248.Keep reading.

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