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2008 Presidential Election
The latest development is that Clinton has won the popular vote in the Pennsylvania primary. Because the Democratic Party awards delegates based on proportion of vote totals, however, Clinton didn't put too much of a dent in Obama's overall delegate lead. Clinton picked up 67 delegates. Obama garnered 51. Obama is still ahead, with the ultimate goal being 2,025. The Democrats, of course, have a large contingent of superdelegates, who will likely decide the nominee for the general election. Current delegate counts:
* Source: CNN.com This summer, members of the Democratic and Republican Parties will meet at their national conventions and select their nominees for the fall general election. Other political parties will nominate their presidential candidates as well, but almost assuredly the next president of the U.S. will be either a Democrat or a Republican. Who are the candidates of the major political parties? This article tells you. How does the primary and caucus process work? This article tells you. How about an overview of the entire thing, including the general election? Click here. And just what is that fussy old Electoral College thing anyway? Click here to find out.
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