Obama overtakes Clinton in Dem superdelegates
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama erased Hillary Rodham Clinton’s once-imposing lead among superdelegates Saturday when he added more endorsements from the group of Democrats who will decide the party’s nomination for president.
Obama added superdelegates from Utah, Ohio and Arizona, as well as two from the Virgin Islands who had previously backed Clinton. The additions enabled Obama to surpass Clinton’s total for the first time in the campaign. He had picked up nine endorsements Friday.
The milestone is important because Clinton would need to win over the superdelegates by a wide margin to claim the nomination. They are a group that Clinton owned before the first caucus, when she was able to cash in on the popularity of the Clinton brand among the party faithful.
Those party insiders, however, have been steadily streaming to Obama since he started posting wins in early voting states.
Mother’s Day celebration reaches 100th anniversary
GRAFTON, W.Va. — On this 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world’s most celebrated holidays probably wouldn’t be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts.
» Full StoryHappy Mother’s Day: Woman pregnant with her 18th child
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Mother’s Day draws a crowd in the home of an Arkansas woman — she is pregnant with her 18th child.
Michelle Duggar, 41, said she is six weeks along in her pregnancy and that everything is going well.
Female police officers break stereotypes
They put their lives on the line every day for a society that acknowledges their existence, but sometimes would rather they look the other way (at least when they have a radar gun).
They have a badge.
Council agenda largely old business
With public input yet to come on a proposal to add five years to the life of Marshalltown's tax abatement program, old business will dominate the city council's meeting Monday.
» Full StoryNew superintendent expected to be announced Monday
If things go as planned the next leader of the Marshalltown Community School District is expected to be announced Monday during the Board of Education meeting.
The regular meeting is open to the public will be held at 5 p.m.
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