Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Obama Closes in On Majority of Pledged Delegates

By Paddy


Once again, a slow news day so far. On days like these it just feels like everything is in suspended animation. I'm going to be heading out to the store soon- you know the drill. Today though, if you don't mind, I'd really like it if Rove were subpoenaed in the Sieglman case. That would be sweet.

Per NBC News, Sen. Barack Obama needs to pick up just 25 delegates tonight to reach a majortiy of pledged delegates -- "not counting some Edwards delegates, which the Obama campaign has already added in to their totals."

"If Obama picks up approximately 50 delegates tonight, then he'll clinch a majority of the pledged delegates even if you add in Michigan and Florida as they originally voted.

"The New York Times calls the situation "delicate" for Obama. "While eager to proceed to a general election match with Senator John McCain of Arizona, the likely Republican nominee, Mr. Obama is also trying to bring the contest to a close in a way that allows him to win over Mrs. Clinton's supporters and unify the party."

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