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Igel

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26. I think the point is something like this.

Sun Nov 5, 2017, 05:30 PM

Nov 2017

Blacks are underrepresented, at least in part, because of district packing. To get majority-black districts you gerrymander, SCOTUS has prescribed that; but NC went beyond simple safe districts to make sure that there are fewer black (or (D)) representatives than there would otherwise be.

Therefore, since blacks are underrepresented by design, it's only fair at the convention level to adjust their level of representation by design.

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Superdelegates and the Congressional Black Caucus. I'm Taking the CBC's Word on This. [View all] VermontKevin Nov 2017 OP

I am with the CBC on this. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #1

I think the article outlines exactly why the superdelegates were created. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #2

Since they are more than half our base... sheshe2 Nov 2017 #3

Exactly. Only reason for many of these changes JI7 Nov 2017 #4

That is the way I see it, JI7. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #8

I'm waiting for someone to tell me why we disregard the CBC. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #11

Yes. Our base is who we should listen to. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #9

Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #5

I am sure Senator Sanders took the letter from the CBC seriously. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #7

this problem is exhaserbated by gerrymandering dsc Nov 2017 #6

???? Please explain what you mean. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #10

In NC to take an example dsc Nov 2017 #14

???? What? VermontKevin Nov 2017 #16

there has been an eight year long court case about this dsc Nov 2017 #18

Oh Lordy, hope there are tapes. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #19

actually there were emails which is why they have repeatedly lost dsc Nov 2017 #20

Here is one of numerous articles dsc Nov 2017 #22

Yes. Can you tell me how this applies to Superdelegates? VermontKevin Nov 2017 #23

I think the point is something like this. Igel Nov 2017 #26

Right. So why change Superdelegates. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #28

I will try dsc Nov 2017 #29

I think dsc is pointing out that being superdelegates is giving African American politicians pnwmom Nov 2017 #25

Maybe give them three fifths of a vote? Codeine Nov 2017 #12

They don't hear themselves. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #15

I am not sure why you chose to call me a racist dsc Nov 2017 #17

Sanders has reverted to his independent status. murielm99 Nov 2017 #13

I'm with them mcar Nov 2017 #21

"abolishing the partys superdelegate system and opening Democratic primaries up to independents and LuvLoogie Nov 2017 #24

That's been clear for quite a while now. Codeine Nov 2017 #27

I agree with the CBC Gothmog Nov 2017 #30

Yes. I will take the word of the CBC over anyone who is calling for the ending of the superdelegates VermontKevin Nov 2017 #31

I am friends with two CBC members Gothmog Nov 2017 #32

Precisely. The base of the Democratic Party comes first in these decisions. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #33

I am definitely with them. Usually the CBC is dead on point with what is good for all of us. coolsandy Nov 2017 #34

Well, I haven't read a cogent argument that makes the case why the Democratic Party should VermontKevin Nov 2017 #35

I have yet to see a legitimate argument to support the change... Wounded Bear Nov 2017 #36

Super delegates voting on party positions fine mythology Nov 2017 #37

And if everyone went to the same restaurant on the same night and ordered blintzes, there'd VermontKevin Nov 2017 #38

I was a delegate to the national convention and I have read DNC rules on voting Gothmog Nov 2017 #39

Rep. Cedric Richmond, the Congressional Black Caucus chair, blasts proposed superdelegate changes Gothmog Aug 2018 #40