Deadline in AL was 11/8.
Deadline in AR is 11/12.
In a brokered convention, Hitlery can engineer whatever she needs. Votes are for little people.
That is why you see articles from liberal outlets like the NY Times, WaPo and in this case AP add in the line:
"...as some Democrats express uncertainty about the partys current crop of contenders."
It is all part of the show, bring out a bunch of weak acts first, and then let the star come on stage to grab the limelight.