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Madame Arcati

Just when you thought Clinton and Trump had it in the bag, Bernie and Cruz get up off the canvas and back into the fray

I used to have some idea of how the elections worked in the US (thanks mainly to The West Wing) but it's all getting rather confusing.

I'm pleased that Bernie is still hanging in there, though

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El LoroMember VIP10 yearsModerator

The Democrats and Republicans have different systems.

For the Democrats 2,383 delegates are needed for nomination. So far Clinton has 1,748 and Sanders 1,058. There are still 1,959 delegates available.

For the Republicans, 1,237 delegates are needed for nomination. So far Trump has 743 and Cruz 517. There are still 882 delegates available.

4/6/1610:49 AM

Madame ArcatiMember

Thanks for that, El.

What will happen if it all comes down to brokered conventions and super delegates I dread to think. Going to have to dig out The West Wing again, I think

4/6/1611:02 AM

Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesMember 10 years

"President Trump" sounds like an order!

eek

4/6/1611:03 AM

Dame_Ann_AverageMember VIP10 years

Feeling the Bern thumb

4/6/1612:01 PM

SaintMember 10 years

TRUMP - to break wind (colloquial, common)

4/6/1612:27 PM

BazMember VIP10 years

Madame Arcati posted:
Just when you thought Clinton and Trump had it in the bag, Bernie and Cruz get up off the canvas and back into the fray

I used to have some idea of how the elections worked in the US (thanks mainly to The West Wing) but it's all getting rather confusing.

I'm pleased that Bernie is still hanging in there, though

Yes ...looks like they are going to fight til the wire

4/6/161:03 PM

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