Late Day Superdelegate / Delegate Open Thread, O+6.5, C+2

Midday, late day Superdelegate Thread.  We'll use this to keep the update total going.  as of 5:42 pm CST another just came in....

Notables:
17 Senators Plan to Endorse Later this week after giving Clinton a grace period (reported all over the web and news networks)

30 - 34 House Members to to endorse Tuesday and or Wednesday possibly by the time Obama takes the stage Tuesday night.  This via Hardball and Andrea Mitchell's sources. (NBC News says "They now know that 34 House Members,")

Obama Superdelegates for the Day
7 Total Endorsements, 2 FL Edwards Delegates, Net gain of +6.5

Connecticut State Chair Nancy DiNardo +1

"Senator Barack Obama has helped to energize thousands upon thousands of Democrats in Connecticut and across the country. He has inspired the electorate and won their confidence by demonstrating sound judgment, strength of spirit, dedication to those in need, and belief in the transforming power of community."

Virginia DNC member Jerome Wiley Segovia +1

"I believe that with Senator Obama's leadership the DNC and all Democratic party groups and programs can continue building upon the amazing progress already begun by Governor Dean and his team."

Michigan DNC member Brenda Lawrence +.5

I was undecided, but he's worked hard to show that he's the best candidate," Lawrence said before Obama arrived at the high school, where 2,000 supporters waited in excited anticipation for the probable Democratic presidential nominee.

Michigan DNC member Lu Battaglieri +.5

Michigan Education Association President Lu Battaglieri says he also is endorsing Obama.

Florida DNC member Janee Murphy +.5

"Looking at where we’re at, Obama in my feeling is going to be the nominee," Murphy said. "Now it’s about the general election and keeping McCain out of the White House."

according to DCW +1 Total

Green Papers has moved two of John Edwards' Florida delegates over to Obama. Each gets half a vote so Obama's total goes up by one.

SC Representative Jim Clyburn +1 (will technically do the deed Tuesday, but all media networks are counting it today so I'll add to the total today)

Associated Press on Monday that he has started to phone the state's superdelegates to ask them to get behind one candidate. When asked whether that candidate was Obama, Clyburn said yes.

WA DNC member David McDonald +1

In an e-mail statement to The Associated Press, McDonald says Obama's candidacy "has brought astounding new energy and hope to the Democratic Party nationwide."

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Clinton Superdelegates for the Day
2 total , Net gain of +2

NY DNC member Irene Stein +1

Our county voted by a strong majority for Barack Obama in the Democratic primary," she said. "On the other hand, the New York State Democratic Committee, who elected me to my position, seems to be overwhelmingly for Sen. Clinton, as is our state’s delegation to the convention.

Louisiana Party Chair Chris Whittington +1

"Hillary Clinton has what it takes to turn around our economy and rebuild the middle class," Whittington said. "There is no question that she is the strongest Democrat to go toe-to-toe with John McCain in a general election."

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Looks like Clinton LA delegate was a bank and was caught using Hillary Speak "automatic delegates," in his entire endorsment.  The NY super was a pretty weak endorsement for Clinton.

More will be updated as they come out.  Endorsements are coming from The Page, DCW, Obamas Web Site, and anywhere else I get them, aka you guys.