Two Obama-Leaning Guam Superdelegates Expected to Be Named

As reported earlier, in addition to determining the eight pledged delegates (that compose 4 total pledged delegate votes at the Convention), Guam also was holding elections for the State Party Chair and Vice-Chair, both of whom are awarded superdelegate status upon election.

Previously I noted that it was likely that the incumbent, undeclared slate of candidates for these two positions would prevail over the Obama and Clinton slates. Instead, in what may be an indicator of the results of the Guam primary, the Obama-leaning slate has proven to be well ahead in the vote count and will most likely be named to the party and superdelegate positions.

This slate, Chair Lujan/Vice Chair Paulino, presents one undeclared superdelegate (Lujan) and one Obama supporter (Paulino).

If this result holds up as expected, Obama will pick up one more superdelegate, and possibly the second in future days. Also, with an appointment for another superdelegate from Guam in the hands of the Chair, it's very possible that Obama will pick up that third superdelegate in the coming weeks.