Why The Superdelegates Like Obama

It's because of the geography....


Left: Counties where Clinton won at least 65% of the vote in purple. These are mostly traditional swing areas. Clinton's popularity in these areas doesn't translate into much opportunity to pick up extra states in the Electoral College.


Left: Counties where Obama won at least 65% of the vote in green. These are mostly traditional Republican areas. Obama's popularity in these areas, particularly the Northern Plains and the Northern Rockies, translates into an opportunity to pick up extra states in the Electoral College.