Clinton Camp Tries To Redefine Delegate Math

[Luke Hodiak]

Clinton Camp Tries To Redefine Delegate Math
      Washington Times   |  Christina Bellantoni   |   May 6, 2008 11:06 AM



The Washington Times noticed that Sen. Clinton's website has changed the 'magic number' of delegates -- the number needed to secure the nomination.

Top Clinton aides said the nominee must win based on a tally that includes delegates from Florida and Michigan, which held January primaries that were disqualified by party rules. The campaign's "Delegate Hub" Web site identifies 2,208 as the total delegates needed to be nominated, or 183 more than the threshold of 2,025 set by the Democratic National Committee's rules.
Later today, the candidate herself clarified the new math:

Asked at the Indianapolis Speedway this morning, Hillary confirms that she views the threshold for delegate victory as the count that includes Michigan and Florida.

"I think it's 2,209," she said.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/06/clinton-camp-tries-to-red_n_100360.html

[Luke Hodiak]

Don't be deceived, it has always been 2,025!