Just picture this...

[boston bean]

I am not trying to flame anyone, I am very interested in this.

Let's assume one candidate has won the popular vote and one has won (marginally) the delegate vote.

What do you think should be the main factor on the super delegates mind, and which way should they pressured?

[Laelth]

1. If any pressure is to be applied ...

... I'd want to see pressure to select the nominee most likely to beat the Republic in the GE. Whether that candidate has the most votes or the most delegates is irrelevant to me.

-Laelth

[Coyote_Bandit]

2. Other

The super delegates need to support whoever they think most likely to prevail in November - but before casting their vote they need to take all the concerned parties into some dark smokey room and make whatever deals are necessary for everyone to be on board so the party can win in November.

I really think doing this sooner rather than later would be a good idea. Clinton and Obama clearly appeal to different constituencies. And each brings their own positives and negatives to the ticket.

I do not want to see someone win the battle for nomination only to lose the war in the general election.

[Mojambo]

3. Honestly, I'm not sure.

I guess I would leave it in their hands.

[BeatleBoot]

4. How About: "Electability in November"

Or doesn't that matter anymore?