Hillary Clinton Saved from Humiliation

Per the Charlotte Observer's The Ballot, "Obama, with help from Clinton, is the nominee" That's rich! And so many media outlets are reporting that very thing today.

But, really, if the full floor vote had proceeded and Hillary maintained the same margin of delegates as when voting was suspended, it would have been humiliating! For Clintons and the media!

Because you see, Clinton was sitting on roughly 7.7% of the delegates (341.5 delegates to Obama's 1549.5) when the floor count was halted. There was still around 57% of the Democratic delegation left to vote. Does it now make sense, why the Clintons were so gracious in their speeches? And Hillary declaring unanimous support for Obama? Their numbers were stark (a long way from that 50/50 democratic split) and her influence in the Democratic Party eroded. But the turn-around display of unity did make for good theatre.

I really, however, wish the full vote had been taken. We would then had official numbers for every state (North Carolina was up next) and forever squashed the story of the Hillary's legendary PUMA influence. Besides, I thought Hillary was suppose to be about counting every vote. Well, only when it benefits her (smirk!).

Update: So, I'm a little bitter that North Carolina didn't get to do their roll call vote. Found out that State Democratic Chairman Jerry Meek, Gov. Mike Easley and U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield would have announced for the Tar Heels. Woulda, coulda, shoulda.