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He had come up to Grandcourt this term pledged to the hilt to work hard and live virtuously.

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Obama's lead in "pledged" delegates is now all caucus states and Edwards switches. mike

Clinton: Democratic nomination process needs to change 2008

Obama's lead in "pledged" delegates is now totally from those selected by political activists in Precinct Caucuses.

Delegate update 2008

"I pledged from the very start that there would be accountability," Mr. Aquino told reporters Monday.

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One more reminder to our President the pledged is made to our republic and constitutions and not the president, unfortunately people in Hollywood need to learn that.

Educators take heat over Obama school speech 2009

Barack Obama has a lead that can't be overcome in pledged delegates, he's brought back his popular vote lead by another 200,000 votes.

The Morning Roundup - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com 2008

"Sen. Clinton knows she's not likely to overcome Obama in pledged delegates; probably not likely to overcome him in the popular vote," Cillizza said.

Morning Roundup - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com 2008

But with 49 contests behind us and only six to go -- including several states where we expect to do well -- Barack Obama leads in pledged delegates, contests won, and superdelegates.

Obama Memo Sets WV Expectations, Debunks '5 Myths' - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com 2008

As the DNC Staff has noted, the Rules “appear to confer broad authority on the [RBC] to determine exactly how to implement the 50% reduction in pledged delegates imposed by Rule 20 (C) (1) (a).”

Hillary’s Excuse to Fight On? - Swampland - TIME.com 2008

The answer's yes, but we don't think that the lead that he has in pledged and automatic delegates is enough to shut this process down with 16 contests to go.

Ickes’ Sticky Memory - Swampland - TIME.com 2008