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In reply to the discussion: Democrats Are Considering Dropping Superdelegates Altogether [View all]karynnj
(59,501 posts)The point was the degree of confidence. From many post election sources, the Clinton team saw the 23 contests on one day as an effective barrier to anyone beating Clinton, who had far higher name recognition. Many accounts suggested that her team thought no other candidate would get the 15 percent needed to get delegates in California.
In reality, after the Kerry and then Caroline snd Ted Kennedy endorsements and the collapse of Edwatds, Obama got many delegates, even as HRC won.
Reading news accounts written at that time, you need to read between the lines. Of course, no one came out and said they were concerned, but the talk of superdelegates and popular vote showed a new concern that they might not have an easy time getting the pledged count.