AP: Obama Cinches Nomination

WASHINGTON ~ Barack Obama effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, based on an Associated Press tally of convention delegates, becoming the first black candidate ever to lead his party into a fall campaign for the White House.

Eleven more superdelegates endorsed Obama Tuesday, leaving him just 32.5 delegates short of the 2,118 needed to secure the nomination.

Oklahoma has four superdelegates who have yet to reveal their choices; five of the state's 10 superdelegates are with Obama, one with Clinton.

Montana and South Dakota together offer 31 pledged delegates, so Obama would undoubtedly need more superdelegates to make his victory official even if he fares well in those states.

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a Clinton backer, told FOX News she’s heard that about 12 uncommitted senators — who are superdelegates — will announce their support for Obama Wednesday. That report has been circulating on Capitol Hill.

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