The electoral formula is skewed against the opposition in such a way that Golkar could win a bigger share of the seats than its support would warrant.

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As the white working class shrinks, and minorities grow, the once winning formula is beginning to look like an electoral liability.

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Each Democratic state party is allocated a number of delegates based on a complicated formula that takes into account the state's electoral votes and the strength of support for Democratic presidential candidates in the last three general elections.

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