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Coverage and opinion of political and social issues, as well as commentary on local, state and world news and coverage of the ongoing 2008 political campaign.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Michigan, Florida delegations to be seated at half-strength

Probably the best resolution.

Voters don't get shut out, but the DNC acknowledges that the primaries weren't 100% legitimate.

Both candidates get delegates. Clinton cuts into the deficit slightly, but Obama easily maintains a wide lead and front-runner status.

The new numbers:

Clinton: 1,876.5 - needs 240.5
Obama 2,053 - needs 64 (he previously needed 41)
Total needed: 2,117

Or, as Georgia10 at Kos puts it:

"The resolution increased the number of delegates needed to clinch the nomination to 2,118, leaving Obama 66 delegates short but still within striking distance after the three final primaries are held in the next three days."