Clinton magic number: 256 PDs; Bernie magic number: 526 PDs. 781 PDs left.

[morningfog]

This is the true state of the race. The race for the majority of pledged delegates. 2,026. There are 781 pledged delegates to be allocated through 9 more voting contests.

Hillary has 1,770. She needs 256 more to clinch. 32.8% of remaining PDs.

Bernie has 1,500. He needs 526 to clinch. 67.3% of remaining PDs.

Neither has clinched a majority of pledged delegates. That is the measure that should and will determine the nominee. Everything else is window dressing. Popular vote, super delegates, non-binding primaries, etc.

Barring something cataclysmic between now and June 7, Hillary will secure 2,026 pledged delegates when the polls close in California. But until then, the race continues to stay open.

[MariaThinks]

1. what a nice thoughtful post. So rare these days. Thank you.