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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Hillary leads Bernie by only 235 - There are 1,400 still up for grabs [View all]Gwhittey
(1,377 posts)5. Your math is off
You forget to add in z which is the corruption variable into it. Err not corruption I mean voter irregularities.
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Hillary leads Bernie by only 235 - There are 1,400 still up for grabs [View all]
TheDormouse
Apr 2016
OP
You are making the same argument that Hillary supporters made at this point in 2008
stevenleser
Apr 2016
#2
As I noted elsewhere here, there were 500 less delegates in 2008 than this year. Comparing...
George II
Apr 2016
#17
Sleep tight, we'll revisit this about 10 PM or so on Tuesday night, when it's even FURTHER....
George II
Apr 2016
#43
Instead of laughing, why don't you get together with your buddy beedle and figure out....
George II
Apr 2016
#34
Actually the info in the OP is incorrect, but we see similar (correct) info in the media every day.
George II
Apr 2016
#20
Clinton is currently ahead by 241 delegates, not 235. I gave you the link to the accurate count.
George II
Apr 2016
#25
Sorry, there were 500 less delegates in 2008 than this year. That would give Obama the equivalent..
George II
Apr 2016
#15
The lead is 241. It will be up to about 275 by midnight Tuesday, with slightly over 1,000 to go.
George II
Apr 2016
#13
You do understand that delegates are awarded proportionally? That is why it is even more
still_one
Apr 2016
#32
Lets forget about it guys, the $hill $upporters are saying that it is over. (sarcasm)
insta8er
Apr 2016
#33
That's why turnout is so important. It's harder to hide votes when the numbers are massive.
TheDormouse
Apr 2016
#49