HEADLINES
Whether they 'announced' it or not, the NYT dropped its super-delegate count for Hillary to 265 (from 269). For comparison, other estimates are as high as 276.
AP now has the high estimate for Obama, at 281.
THE REST OF TODAYS NUMBERS
McCain Indecisive-Maverick Watch: 9 weeks and 6 days and no Veep choice
-Days until Dem Rules Committee Vote: 18
-Days until Clinton Campaign Promised Nominee Date: 33
Others:
-Outlook Gloomiest yet in 21st Century:
-Bush-Approval at Democrats 7%. Independents 26%, Republicans 60%
ESTIMATES VARY
Unpledged or "Super-delegates" estimates and totals
| Estimates Vary | Total | Obama | Clinton | Lead/ (Trail) | Un- declared | Edwards | Total Obama | Total Clinton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSNBC | - | 279 | 276.5 | 2.5 | - | - | 1869.0 | 1702.5 |
| NYT | 795 | 278 | 265 | 13 | 252 | 12 | 1871.0 | 1690.0 |
| AP (by NYT) | - | 278 | 271 | 7 | - | - | 1866.0 | 1697.0 |
| AP, unofficial | - | 281 | 271 | 10 | - | 18 | 1871.0 | 1697.0 |
| The Politico | 796 | 271 | 268.5 | 2.5 | 256.5 | 18 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| RCP | 795 | 279 | 272 | 7 | 244 | - | 1870.0 | 1698.0 |
| Obama.com | 796 | 281 | 276.5 | 4.5 | 238.5 | 19 | 1865.0 | 1698.5 |
| GreenPapers | 796 | 279 | 270.5 | 8.5 | 246.5 | 19 | 1869.5 | 1697.0 |
| DemConvWatch | 795 | 279 | 270.5 | 8.5 | 245.5 | 19 | 1869.5 | 1697.0 |
