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To: newbie2008

How many are needed in each party to sew up the nomination?


5 posted on 01/10/2008 7:00:06 PM PST by stevem
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How many are needed in each party to sew up the nomination?

I think it's a bit over 1,100 for the Republicans (1,131 sticks in my head, but I'm not sure) and a bit over 2,000 for democrats.

The dems have about 850 "superdelegates" who aren't selected by primary or caucus.
6 posted on 01/10/2008 8:28:20 PM PST by Filo (Darwin was right!)
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