By the numbers

With every primary contest delegates are allotted and as we race toward the convention, all eyes are watching the candidates approach the magic number needed to nab the respective nomination.

GOP -- Number needed 1191. Currently:
McCain 724
Romney 278*
Huckabee 234
*No longer in the race


Dem -- Number needed 2025. Currently:
Obama 1143
Clinton 1138
Edwards 26*
*No longer in the race