Net gain: Obama 7, Clinton 1*
OBAMA GETS:
–Hawaii Rep. Mazie Hirono, New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne, who is switching from Clinton, Oregon Rep. DeFazio.
–New Mexico’s add-on super Laurie Weahkee.
–South Carolina’s Democratic vice chair, California DNC member Ed Espinoza.
–American Federation of Government Employees head John Gage. The union endorses as well.
CLINTON GETS:
–Backing of Texas Rep. Ciro Rodriguez.
–Endorsement of Pennsylvania Rep. Chris Carney.
*Payne switching takes one super away from Clinton.
ABC News, NY Times, others report Obama has taken the superdelegate lead.
Plus: Other supers being reported for Obama Friday — including Virginia DNC member Joe Johnson — have been counted in some media tallies, not others.
