ACCOUNTING FOR WIN-ABILITY 1

After months of campaigning, both Obama and Clinton have convinced enough delegates of their capabilities to run the country. The New York Times estimates (based on pledged delegates, projections from nonbinding contests, and a survey of superdelegates) that, as of 18 April, Obama has 1635.5 (or 80.8% of the 2025 needed), while Clinton has 1474.5 (or 72.8% of the 2025 needed).

Going into the last ten States, the underlying & critical question in many Democrats’ mind will be: Who can win against McCain? Their decision on whom to choose will be based on win-ability.

Darlene McDaniel of Interview Chatter has another approach:

I believe we get to hire the next President of the United States. So as the hiring manager for this very important job, I thought I would ask a question . . . What would you like to ask one of the presidential candidates, that would help you determine that they are the best candidate for the job? Remember your vote matters, this is about your one opportunity to interview this candidate. You get one question, what would that question be? (http://www.interviewchatter.com/political-chat-at-interview-chatter/)

More on what is happening in politics in Thursday Bram’s One Vote Matters.

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