From the
New York Times Laugh Lines:
This year's Democratic nominating process was so convoluted and arcane, who could possibly make sense of it? Here’s how the outcome could have been determined with just as much accuracy and without the affliction of 21 election nights:
"Obama Girl" makes the case for Obama in her hit video, "I Got a Crush on Obama," singing about how universal health care reform "makes me warm": + 100 partly naked Obama delegates.
Oprah endorses Obama, fueling hopes of a possible dream ticket and free cars for everyone: + 200 delegates for Oprah.
Hillary Clinton says she is "ready to lead on day one," but is suspiciously vague about her plans for day two: +100 pantsuited Clinton delegates.
Obama's followers, feeling the audacity of hope, adopt, "Yes, we can" as their rallying cry: + 200 swooning Obama delegates.
Clinton’s followers, feeling the audacity of plagiarism, adopt, "Yes, we will" as their rallying cry: + 50 Clinton delegates believing in change you can Xerox.
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