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South Carolina Rep. Clyburn backs Obama

WASHINGTON
Tue Jun 3, 2008 10:07am EDT
House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn discusses the House Democrats 100 Hours Agenda on Capitol Hill in Washington January 10, 2007. REUTERS/Larry Downing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, a Democratic Party superdelegate, backed Barack Obama on Tuesday for his party's presidential nomination.

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Clyburn is a member of the Democratic leadership team in the U.S. House of Representatives and his backing of Obama could influence other superdelegates as Democrats wrap up their primary season.



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