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dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
Fri Mar 18, 2016, 01:29 PM Mar 2016

Everything you need to know about delegate math in the presidential primary ( this is so helpful)

These and more questions are answered in clear language...making primary season much more enjoyable.



how do primary and caucus outcomes translate into delegates?

How does delegate math work?

How do parties count delegates?

Counting delegates means answering two questions:
How many delegates does each state get, and how are those delegates assigned to candidates?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2016/02/16/everything-you-need-to-know-about-delegate-math-in-the-presidential-primary/


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Everything you need to know about delegate math in the presidential primary ( this is so helpful) (Original Post) dixiegrrrrl Mar 2016 OP
Education is an antidote to Fear StandingInLeftField Mar 2016 #1
I might have devoured that in 2008. This time, I've voted for Bernie in the primary and will donate merrily Mar 2016 #2
Echo chamber here. ananda Mar 2016 #3

merrily

(45,251 posts)
2. I might have devoured that in 2008. This time, I've voted for Bernie in the primary and will donate
Fri Mar 18, 2016, 01:38 PM
Mar 2016

to him until June and support him until he or I die. And, if he dies first, I'll support whoever picks up his torch. This time, that's all I really need to know.

Well that, and how very badly the DNC, the media, et al. have treated him and his supporters.

On behalf of others, however, I thank you for posting the information.

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