The ignorance of Superdelegates is astounding. We lost 49-1 TWICE in little more than a decade

[JHan]

41. There's a lot of ignorance.

The modern primary process really came into being in 1968. I really wonder how some of these critics would contextualize how old Dem stalwarts won their nominations - the stereotypical backroom dealing in smoke filled rooms was often the reality in old politics and that changed.

Never have superdelegates overturned the will of pledged delegates. In 08 when Hillary had a lead over Obama in SD's, SD's switched support to Obama when Obama gained a lead on her. She and Bill went on to vote for Obama as SD's.

SD's are symbolic and aren't meant to be effective in run of the mill races. They were created for situations in the 70's where an unelectable candidate squeezes out a plurality in a crowded race.

But, facts don't matter anymore so whatevs.

This way it's one less thing for perennial complainers of the Democratic party to fuss about.