Posted by Jed Lewison on Fri Mar 14, 2008 at 7:06 PM Pacific

Barack Obama is the underdog, yet both sides think he will win

Ron Brownstein:

Both of their campaigns agree that even if Michigan and Florida hold do-over primaries, Obama is likely to maintain his lead in pledged delegates, albeit a relatively narrow one.

My (admittedly partisan) translation: By the only objectively available standard, Barack Obama has all but won the primary.

So how does Clinton think she has a path to victory? If she becomes the nominee without winning a majority of the pledged delegates, her claim on legitimacy will be tenuous -- at best.

Barack Obama is the underdog, yet both sides think he will win

Ron Brownstein:

Both of their campaigns agree that even if Michigan and Florida hold do-over primaries, Obama is likely to maintain his lead in pledged delegates, albeit a relatively narrow one.

My (admittedly partisan) translation: By the only objectively available standard, Barack Obama has all but won the primary.

So how does Clinton think she has a path to victory? If she becomes the nominee without winning a majority of the pledged delegates, her claim on legitimacy will be tenuous -- at best.

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