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If conventional wisdom proves correct, the Democratic primaries in North Carolina and Indiana may effectively end the campaign for pledged delegates. Expectations are for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to split the 187 at stake in both states--leaving the delegate race unchanged with only 217 left in the remaining six races. That would shift the focus to super-delegates and a May 31 meeting of the Democratic Partys rules committee. That meeting could help decide the fate of 366 Florida and Michigan delegates-- who as things stand right now-- will have no representation at the Partys nominating convention. The two states were disqualified by the party for moving up the dates of their primary elections. If both states delegates were seated as is, Clinton would cut Obamas delegate lead in half, but take the lead in the popular vote. John Geer is an expert in presidential campaigns at Vanderbilt University. SOUNDBITE: John Geer, Political Science Professor at Vanderbilt University, saying (English): (FROM DECKER VANDY) "Its a tough situation and these superdelegates Im sure are hoping that its clear..that is the worst scenario for them would be that if Barack Obama remains ahead in the delegates and Clinton moves ahead in the vote count. Which way it goes is a real tough one." A tough one-- because with the race so close, Democratic superdelegates will ultimately decide who should be the partys nominee in the November general election. Jon Decker, Reuters.