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Campaign '08

More Superdelegates Break For Obama

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks at an event to honor the 60th anniversary of Israel's independence May 8, 2008 in Washington. Source: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

Barack Obama all but erased Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among national convention superdelegates on Friday and won fresh labor backing as elements of the Democratic Party began coalescing around the Illinois senator for the fall campaign.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton is flanked by her daughter Chelsea Clinton (R) and Indiana Senator Evan Bayh (L) as she speaks at her election night event at the Murat Centre on May 6, 2008 in Indianapolis.
Clinton Targets Obama, While He Takes On McCain
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DNC Superdelegate Steven Ybarra is offering his vote for $20 million.
Calif. DNC Superdelegate Wants $20M For His Vote
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CBS News Delegate Tally

- DEMOCRATS
2,025 needed to win
- REPUBLICANS
1,191 needed to win
Barack Obama 1,857 -
John McCain 1,328
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Hillary Clinton 1,690 -
Mike Huckabee 231
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John Edwards 18 -
Mitt Romney
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Totals reflect CBS News estimates, including superdelegates. See the CBS News Complete Scorecard or the Associated Press Delegate Tracker Interactive for more details.

Campaign '08 Interactives

Campaign '08 - - About The Candidates & Issues
- Tally Of Winning Delegates
- State Primary Calendar
- Play 'Path To The White House' Game
 - - Poll: Voters' Views On The Race
- Pennsylvania Exit Poll Analysis
- AdWatch Economics: Gas Tax
- Spotlight On Pa. Veterans
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