Dem Leaders: Contest Over Before Denver

“Unfortunately, not until June, when the pledged-delegate count will unassailably affirm Obama’s victory in that category. Then, and only then, will Clinton concede and in effect let the uncommitted superdelegates go the way of the pledged delegates.” “By that time we will know the winner of the popular vote, who has the momentum with a majority of the late wins, and who is leading in the national polls-i.e., who is perceived as the most electable. I believe that the undecided superdelegates will coalesce around the candidate that is ahead on two of the three criteria listed above.” “Obama’s minister issue hurts him and may begin to convert superdelegates to Hillary or, at a minimum, will likely freeze them. On top of that, the rapidly tanking economy works well for Hillary. All of that would suggest that Hillary has the advantage…”