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by jackdied 6668 days ago
1) Yes, this doesn't belong on YC

2) Superdelegates are supposed to make the kind of calculations you are suggesting. They have a big advantage in that they vote last so they know the most up-to-date breakdowns of the individual states. Superdelegates are immune to the cross-party registration (Rep voting in Dem primary) and are more likely to listen to actuarial opinion - you could provide the same info to the voting public but it wouldn't change votes much. That's the theory of Superdelegates anyway.