2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie mathematically eliminated. The race is over. [View all]lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)We are not talking about differential equations or calculus here. Simple arithmetic.
Delegates Clinton Sanders Delegate
Delegates+Supers 4763 2205 1401
Delegates Won 4051 1683 1362
Superdelegates (712) 522 39
Counting only elected delegates (i.e. the legitimate delegates):
To get a majority of PDs (2026):
Hillary needs 343 more PDs
Bernie needs 664 more PDs
There are 1006 PDs still available. Absolutely it is a narrow path for Bernie. But it is a complete lie to say it's "mathematically impossible" for Bernie. Not an opinion, not a perception. A complete, mathematical, provable LIE.
As for supers, Bernie has pointed out that the ones who choose to defy the popular vote in their states do so at their political peril. Most of them are also elected officials!