What the Superdelegates are thinking

 With Democratic Chairman Howard Dean calling for all super-delegates to begin making a decision concerning which candidate they will be backing. Clearly, the super-delegates are wondering which of the two Democratic candidates stands the best chance of beating the Republican nominee, John McCain. The super-delegates are looking at the fact that Clinton trails Obama in the delegate count, but that Clinton tends to win the bigger states, those with the most electoral votes come election time. The issue that has many of them concerned with Obama is the fact that he tends to win states that tend to swing in favor of the Republican Party come election time. The problem with this is clear, their is no split in electoral votes come election time, winner takes all. If McCain is able to win those states, Obama could find himself in a poor position. Believe it or not, the fact that 28% of Clinton supporters have said to be voting for McCain if Obama gets the nomination is also being taken into consideration. The super-delegates have a job to do and that’s to make sure that a Democrat is sworn into office in 2009. They will choose the candidate with the highest electability and ultimately the one who has the best chance at defeating John McCain.

Clinton’s Final Stand?

                                                                                                                                                                                        On April 22nd, 2008; Hillary Clinton faces her biggest challenge of her bid for the Presidency thus far. Clinton will undoubtedly leave Pennsylvania victorious, but the far greater question is by how wide a margin. Clinton needs a double digit lead to really make a statement and prove that she stands a far better chance at gaining victory in the big delegate states. Obama has run a strong campaign but has made comments that have not only affected his showing in various states, but also causing many Democrats to shake their heads. With the Michigan and Florida delegates still hanging in the balance, Clinton could very well come very close to the leading Obama.  If Clinton fails to make a stir in Pennsylvania tonight, this primary may very well be her final stand in her quest for the Presidency.