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(68,868 posts)it means the substantive matters have been resolved, just a matter of paperwork and formalities.
Clinton won the voting, therefore she's the presumptive nominee now and will be the official nominee when the convention rubber stamps her nomination
She won the voting--that makes it right.
Bernie can contest the nomination, it's his right, but that means he doesn't get to speak at the convention seeking to undermine the presumptive nominee. Technically, neither candidate will be allowed to address the convention before the voting, if you're a stickler for minutiae.
Obama will speak on Hillary's behalf in prime time, so will Biden and Bill and whomever the vice-presidential nominee is.
If Bernie wants to contest the nomination, I'm sure his supporters will get sweet speaking slots at 2:00 in the afternoon.