As reported by the
Associated Press today, North Carolina two-term Governor Mike Easley is set to endorse Senator Clinton tomorrow in Raleigh.
It will be interesting to see how this endorsement impacts the dynamics of the North Carolina race.
This move negates the net pickup of one for Obama today with Senator Bingaman, and
- extends Clinton's lead in superdelegates (excluding add-ons) to 26
- extends her lead in total unpledged superdelegates (including add-ons) to 22, and
- cuts into Obama's overall lead in TOTAL delegates to 132.
Rampant speculation is now centering on the Edwards' decision, and every day that goes by without an announcement helps Obama, who profits by both a late announcement for him by Edwards or by a lack of announcement, period. Clinton will want the Edwards' endorsement, and want it quickly, for it to have an impact on the state of North Carolina, which votes in eight days.
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