Holy Shit!

Representative John Lewis (D-Ga.), previously one of Hillary's most prominent African-American supporters—and one who'd publicly planned to cast his superdelegate vote for her— has now thrown his weight behind Obama! 

Though short of a formal endorsement (which may soon follow), this is great news as it signals that Obama's momentum is not slowing down and that superdelegates will move early to avoid a potentially disastrous convention fight. 

From The New York Times:

Black Leader, a Clinton Ally, Tilts to Obama
“In recent days, there is a sense of movement and a sense of spirit,” said Mr. Lewis, a Georgia Democrat who endorsed Mrs. Clinton last fall. “Something is happening in America, and people are prepared and ready to make that great leap.”

Mr. Lewis, who carries great influence among other members of Congress, disclosed his decision in an interview in which he said that as a superdelegate he could “never, ever do anything to reverse the action” of the voters of his district, who overwhelmingly supported Mr. Obama.

Earlier in his life, Lewis was a civil rights activist and is known partly for having marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. He's been a consistent progressive voice since being elected to office in the 1980s. 

Hat tip: The Field