Nobody pretends to believe that the primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire are about winning delegates. Campaigns pour millions of dollars into states with smaller populations than a single borough of New York City to gain momentum, legitimacy, and media attention. However, as the primary season continues, and the Democratic race remains open, the delegate count actually does begin to matter. Here's an article from Rasmussen Reports about the possibility of an Obama nomination even if Hillary Clinton does sweep the Super Tuesday states.
Since Democrats give out delegates proportionally (except in Nevada and Iowa), Obama could garner plenty of delegates in states where he might lose close elections, like California, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. He'll even pick up quite a few in New York. And if Edwards gives his delegates to Obama at the convention, it would be an easy victory. As the article says, not likely, but possible.
Since Democrats give out delegates proportionally (except in Nevada and Iowa), Obama could garner plenty of delegates in states where he might lose close elections, like California, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. He'll even pick up quite a few in New York. And if Edwards gives his delegates to Obama at the convention, it would be an easy victory. As the article says, not likely, but possible.
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