Ben Smith, Politico.com
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0108/7979.htmlSince I disagree with the premise of the article, I'll snip the parts I like the most. It's my prerogative. I posted the dang thing first.
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The prospect of a vigorous, three-way contest across some 22 states on Feb. 5, suggested by polling and by the swerving momentum of the two early votes, is raising the distinct possibility that the primary process could return to its roots as a nuts-and-bolts battle for delegates to the August Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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Meanwhile, the 22 states voting and caucusing on Feb. 5 operate under systems that award one-third of their delegates to the winners of the state, and two thirds to the winner of each congressional district within the state.
The states use proportional representation, meaning that in a close contest, one candidate might get four delegates, the other three.
For instance: Iowa’s caucuses – for narrative purposes a stunning Obama victory – awarded Obama 16 delegates, Clinton 15, and Edwards 14.
Clinton’s "game-changing" New Hampshire win got her and Obama 9 delegates each, and Edwards 4.
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“The nomination isn't going to be determined by the win-loss record in a few early states; it's going to go to the candidate that can compete widely and accumulate delegates over the long haul,” said an aide to Edwards, Jonathan Prince.
“Ultimately, we expect the race to narrow to one of the two celebrity candidates and us - and when that happens, we are confident that the remaining contests will break in our direction as voters are finally offered the choice the national media has ignored all year - the most progressive, most electable candidate in the race.”
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