ACCOUNTING FOR WIN-ABILITY 1

After months of campaigning, both Obama and Clinton have convinced enough delegates of their capabilities to run the country. The New York Times estimates (based on pledged delegates, projections from nonbinding contests, and a survey of superdelegates) that, as of 18 April, Obama has 1635.5 (or 80.8% of the 2025 needed), while Clinton has 1474.5 (or 72.8% of the 2025 needed).
Going into the last ten States, the underlying & critical question in many Democrats’ mind will be: Who can win against McCain? Their decision on whom to choose will be based on win-ability.
Darlene McDaniel of Interview Chatter has …read more