What exactly was the point of the DNC rule change for superdelegates?

[LiberalFighter]

191. One of the perceptions of superdelegates is that they are not elected.

I say otherwise. They were elected by the people in their state or district. By having them, it is an incentive for party supporters to work hard to elect Democrats in those positions so they have additional delegates to the conventions. So it is not just the voters in those states or districts that elected them. It is also the party activists that help on campaigns and help get the vote out. By having superdelegates it also frees up additional delegate spots for the activists within the party.

It is also an incentive for Democrats to turn out the vote on election day during Presidential elections so they can increase the number of delegates in their district and state that go to the national convention. The number of delegates are determined by the average of the past three presidential elections based on votes for the Democratic nominee. Just one election can increase the delegate size.

Because the delegates are based on election results in each state a primary candidate needs to have strong support in those states they can win in the general election that will allow them to win the presidency. The blue and purple states. The number of delegates in blue and purple states will be higher than in red states even if their population is comparable. Because, in past elections, they have more votes for the Democratic than the Republican candidate.

And you are right that it will lead to electoral losses and division. Because, those superdelegates, allowed others to participate while still allowing them to be a part of the process. And they have the knowledge and experience that others don't have because of their position. Hopefully, the change will be minimal.