Dems State of Confusion

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The Democratic nomination battle grinds on. As they woo superdelegates, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton disagree on which states should count in deciding who is more electable.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson thinks Obama has the edge. In an appearance on "FOX News Sunday," Richardson said:

Well, you've got to base it on the fact who wins more popular votes, who wins more states. Obama's won 30 states. I think he's going to take many of the 10 states that are remaining. He's got a delegate lead. He's picking up in superdelegates.

Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh, a Clinton supporter, begs to differ. It's the Electoral College, stupid. Bayh made his case on CNN:

And then I think neither one of them can win, Gloria, neither one without the so-called superdelegates. And so, then you get into questions about electability, who has the momentum, all those kinds of things.

But ultimately, you know, if you look at the aggregate popular vote, and as we all recall in 2000, to our, as Democrats, great sorrow, we do expect presidents based upon the Electoral College. So who carried the states with the most Electoral College votes is an important factor to consider because ultimately, that's how we choose the president of the United States.

If the superdelegates choose wrong, Democrats will be in a state of confusion in November.

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Tagged: Barack Obama, BarackObama, Hillary Clinton, Superdelegates

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