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Sen. Barack Obama got a front-runner's welcome back at the Capitol Thursday, pressing congressional "superdelegates" to support him in a visit that had the look and feel of a campaign victory lap.
What will it take for a Democratic presidential candidate to win the support of California superdelegate Steven Ybarra?
Barack Obama has won the endorsement of four new superdelegates helping push him toward the Democratic presidential nomination, including a backer of rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, capitalizing on her Pennsylvania primary victory, reached out this week to uncommitted Democratic superdelegates.
Female members of Congress who have endorsed Sen. Barack Obama:
Some female superdelegates backing Sen. Barack Obama are having their "sisterhood" questioned, just as some black Democrats have been challenged for their endorsement of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Former President Carter says Democratic superdelegates should follow the people and vote for the presidential candidate with the most delegates, but that they also should be free to vote the other way if they want.
Barack Obama's leading backer in Virginia sees no harm in Democratic insiders beckoning superdelegates to abandon Hillary Rodham Clinton.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she favors a reduction in the number of superdelegates — and their oversized influence — in choosing the Democratic Party's nominee.
Twenty top Democratic donors who are supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for saying superdelegates should support the presidential candidate with the most pledged delegates.
A former Democratic Party chairman and backer of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has written to fellow superdelegates urging them to support their preferred candidate, not the one who has more pledged delegates at the end of the nomination process.
The Democratic superdelegates are starting to follow the voters — straight to Barack Obama.
First-term Rep. Carol Shea-Porter supports Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination, even though her New Hampshire constituents voted for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
In a fresh sign of trouble for Hillary Rodham Clinton, one of the former first lady's congressional black supporters intends to vote for Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, and a second, more prominent lawmaker is openly discussing a possible switch.
Sen. Barack Obama is poised to get a coveted endorsement from the Service Employees International Union, which could give his campaign a major boost going into the March primaries in Ohio and Texas against Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Hillary Rodham Clinton retains her lead among suddenly critical Democratic Party insiders even as Barack Obama builds up his delegate margin with primary and caucus victories across the country, according to a survey by The Associated Press.
New Hampshire and Iowa will have to wait. The nation's first presidential primary, for Democrats anyway, is being waged among hundreds of party insiders — superdelegates who could play a big part in selecting the nominee at next summer's national convention.
Rice looks back at her time in officeCondoleezza Rice looks back at her time as secretary of state. "'America has not always been liked, but we've been respected," she tells NBC's David Gregory.
Cosby: Barack Obama can inspire 'all colors'Calling the election of Barack Obama a new era for "change," "choices," and "challenges," comedian and author Bill Cosby urged personal responsibility and self-sacrifice within the African-American community on "Meet the Press."
Reid: 'Legal authority' exists to bar BurrisAppearing on "Meet the Press," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Sunday that while the "legal authority" exists to bar the "tainted" appointment of Roland Burris, there is room to negotiate.
Rice looks back at her time in officeCondoleezza Rice looks back at her time as secretary of state. "'America has not always been liked, but we've been respected," she tells NBC's David Gregory.
Ill. AG Madigan: Blagojevich may quit MondayAs Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich weighs his legal options, the state's top legal officer said on "Meet the Press" that the disgraced lawmaker could announce his departure from the post on Monday.?
Dramatic shifts in electoral map favor Obama"Meet the Press" moderator Tom Brokaw gathered left, right and middle-ground pundits Sunday to massage the latest developments with 30 days to go before the elections.� After two weeks of unprecedented fiscal turmoil, latest election polls show that voters care more about the e …
Dramatic shifts in electoral map favor Obama"Meet the Press" moderator Tom Brokaw gathered left, right and middle-ground pundits Sunday to massage the latest developments with 30 days to go before the elections.
The Caucus FactorThe caucus factor is a sum of the variables that account for the disparity in a candidate's performance in same-state caucus versus primary. A number of states used both caucus and a primary so this measurement is feasible.
Obama sticks to his guns on 'Meet the Press'If Barack Obama is worn-out following his nine-day trip overseas, he certainly has a funny way of showing it. The Democratic candidate for president appeared on "Meet the Press," Sunday, appearing calm and alert as he defended his positions on Iraq, Afghanistan and the economy.
Obama sticks to his guns on 'Meet the Press'If Barack Obama is worn-out following his nine-day trip overseas, he certainly has a funny way of showing it. The Democratic candidate for president appeared on "Meet the Press," Sunday, appearing calm and alert as he defended his positions on Iraq, Afghanistan and the economy.
Obama sticks to his guns on 'Meet the Press'If Barack Obama is worn-out following his nine-day trip overseas, he certainly has a funny way of showing it. The Democratic candidate for president appeared on "Meet the Press," Sunday, appearing calm and alert as he defended his positions on Iraq, Afghanistan and the economy.
Gore touts clean energy plan on 'Meet the Press'Former Vice President Al Gore returned to Meet the Press for the first time in eight years, brandishing a bold environmental plan with the ultimate goal of weaning the U.S. off costly fossil fuels.
WI Dems to Dump Delegate WI delegate was pledged to Clinton. Now says she'll vote for McCain. Bye Bye.
Political roundtable reflects on Democratic raceOne day after Hillary Clinton exited the race for the White House, a team of NBC News correspondents gathered on "Meet the Press" to reflect on the Democratic primary season.
Inside Hillary Clinton's decision to quit: The 5 hidden emotional stages : Top of the Ticket : Los Angeles TimesHillary may finally see that she must go
Michigan Superdelegates Endorses ObamaEight Michigan superdelegates endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama Tuesday, joining a tide of superdelegates nationwide who moved to the Illinois' senator's side as the last two primary elections wrapped up.
Obama claims Democratic nominationSen. Barack Obama of Illinois claimed the Democratic presidential nomination, NBC News said based on its tally of convention delegates.
AP: Obama has delegates to clinch nominationBarack Obama clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, based on an Associated Press tally of convention delegates.
AP: Obama has delegates to clinch nominationBarack Obama effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, based on an Associated Press tally of convention delegates.
Clinton to say Obama has enough delegatesThe New York senator will concede Tuesday night that her Illinois rival has the delegates to secure the Democratic nomination, campaign officials said, effectively ending her bid to be the nation's first female president.
Exhaustive Dem primary season draws to closeBarack Obama and Hillary Clinton heaved toward the finish line in their exhausting Democratic presidential odyssey with Obama poised to claim victory and Clinton facing the prospects of having to abandon a quest that once seemed a sure shot.
McClellan: 'I should have spoken up sooner'Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan said Sunday on "Meet the Press" that he "should have spoken up sooner" about the administration's efforts to sell the war in Iraq.
Obama's sole focus is general electionTom Daschle, Obama's top supporter here in South Dakota and leader of the effort to round up superdelegates, on Sunday predicted the floodgates would open this week as remaining superdelegates jump on the Obama bandwagon.
Campaign Stops: The ConversationWhat we've learned about the nominating process.
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