Barack Obama surged ahead of Hillary Rodham Clinton in the count of superdelegates for the first time since the outset of the race, The New York Times reported.
Obama racked up six endorsements at the end of last week from the Democratic Party insiders who are granted autonomy to support whomever they wish at the convention in August.
The New York Times's tally shows Obama with 266 superdelegates against 263 for Clinton, based on telephone polls as well as public endorsements. A separate count by The Associated Press shows Obama running even with Clinton. And a measure by ABC News showed the Illinois senator ahead.
Superdelegates represent up to a fifth of the Democratic convention delegation and have historically supported the front- runner at the convention. More than 250 superdelegates have yet to publicly announce their decisions.
Originally published by The New York Times Media Group.
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