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In reply to the discussion: Biden: "I Never Thought Hillary Was The Correct Candidate" [View all]karynnj
(60,751 posts)I agree the DNC lets each state chose and that is also what I said. That choice by both the DNC and all states was made before Sanders entered the race. Therefore it was not done to favor him.
I actually favor all primaries and said so post 2008, when I favored Obama. The one exception I would make is Iowa as the engaged vetting that results is important. The number of delegates awarded does not significantly hurt other candidates.
Not to mention, I know people with jobs and kids who caucused. What is true is that fewer people not passionately for the candidate will come. I would argue that the mix may give a little advantage to the one who really has either more passionate support or a better functioning campsign. It helped Obama win, but was no where near enough to make Sanders win.