Clinton leads in Congressional Black Caucas endorsements

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"Obama may be the first sitting member of the Congressional Black Caucus to run for president in more than 30 years.

But rival Hillary Rodham Clinton has the edge in endorsements among the group.

The Clinton campaign counts 13 supporters in the 43-member group to Obama's 12.

Although since Obama is a member and supporting himself, one could say they are tied.

The endorsements reflect the split of black voters, with the two candidates competing for their support.

The only other sitting CBC member to run for president was Representative Shirley Chisholm of New York, who ran in 1972.

Clinton and Obama appeared Friday before the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual legislative conference. Both got enthusiastic receptions'



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