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57. Uh, huh. So in states with open primaries, like California, Indies and even R's could pick

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Sat Aug 25, 2018, 02:00 PM

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our nominee.

Great idea.

Yeah, and ignoring the objections of the Congressional Black caucus.

Brilliant.

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DNC Votes To Largely Strip 'Superdelegates' Of Presidential Nominating Power [View all] Devil Child Aug 2018 OP

Boo! Bad move mcar Aug 2018 #1

Just another reason we stopped giving to the DNC. They wonder why they are broke. leftofcool Aug 2018 #85

Don't worry, if things don't turn out the way they want, they can change the rules on the fly hughee99 Aug 2018 #115

maybe they should add some minority states for same day as iowa and new hampshire JI7 Aug 2018 #2

I don't think it's going to pass. I know of several who will vote against it, none who will.... George II Aug 2018 #3

My daughter is there and she texted it passed...if I'm understanding her , that is. deurbano Aug 2018 #5

My sentiments exactly proglib217 Aug 2018 #101

It passed, updated the article to reflect the passage n/t Devil Child Aug 2018 #12

Suggestion justie18 Aug 2018 #75

Yes, that would allow DEMOCRATS to choose our DEMOCRATIC candidate. George II Aug 2018 #77

They already did. CentralMass Aug 2018 #78

The rule should state that anyone seeking the D nomination for president stopbush Aug 2018 #95

Modify your rule a bit and you've got something good jmowreader Aug 2018 #113

Indeed. We are talking about securing the honor to run for POTUS stopbush Aug 2018 #116

I can just hear the screams now jmowreader Aug 2018 #117

Bingo! stopbush Aug 2018 #118

it is the right move irresistable Aug 2018 #4

I hope this does not happen. murielm99 Aug 2018 #6

The measure has passed, it was necessary reform Devil Child Aug 2018 #13

It was nothing of the sort. murielm99 Aug 2018 #14

It weakens the role of superdelagates which is fine by me n/t Devil Child Aug 2018 #80

When have the super delegates ever murielm99 Aug 2018 #89

Never, and that will continue to be the case through efforts such as what was passed today. Devil Child Aug 2018 #90

Then why have them at all? Since they are meaningless? shanny Aug 2018 #103

Why ? I support it. CentralMass Aug 2018 #79

Wish they would also decrease caucuses. JaneQPublic Aug 2018 #7

I totally agree, caucuses need to go Devil Child Aug 2018 #10

Yes on both those! deurbano Aug 2018 #11

Ditto here. KPN Aug 2018 #34

Ditto x 2 iluvtennis Aug 2018 #45

open or closed is a matter of state law. irresistable Aug 2018 #52

Agreed. Long overdue n/t MarcA Aug 2018 #55

So Let Me Get This Right Me. Aug 2018 #8

Tom Perez supported this. David__77 Aug 2018 #16

You Are Correct He Did Me. Aug 2018 #46

The members voted on it. Maybe you can see if the Super D's can change the outcome. CentralMass Aug 2018 #81

Have They Ever Me. Aug 2018 #82

An argument could be made that by declaring their intent early, such as in this last primary, they CentralMass Aug 2018 #86

Not Allowed To Have Opinions Me. Aug 2018 #99

I'm not sure which side of the argument your reply is supporting ? CentralMass Aug 2018 #100

I Disagree That They Influenced The Primary Me. Aug 2018 #104

I disagree with your opinion and state what happened starting in NH CentralMass Aug 2018 #105

This Is What Decided The Primary Me. Aug 2018 #107

Superdelegates disproportionately declaring for Hillary in numerous states that Sanders won CentralMass Aug 2018 #109

Sheer & Utter Nonsense Me. Aug 2018 #110

I believe that the DNC just took a step to right the wrong. CentralMass Aug 2018 #111

YAY!!!! Superdelegates role needs to be eliminated anyway lovemydogs Aug 2018 #9

Wonderful news! David__77 Aug 2018 #15

Good ! left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #17

Fantastic! Marrah_Goodman Aug 2018 #18

TBH I thought they'd cave to party poobahs Jake Stern Aug 2018 #19

This is a positive step. Qutzupalotl Aug 2018 #20

up next, all candidates in primaries and elections must be actual democrats nt msongs Aug 2018 #21

Absolutely! True Blue American Aug 2018 #23

No Independent True Blue American Aug 2018 #22

That's in place- one has to say they'll run and serve as a Democrat. David__77 Aug 2018 #24

I just looked it up on Google True Blue American Aug 2018 #26

He has never registered as a Democrat and never joined the Democratic Party. George II Aug 2018 #29

Vermont has no party registration. David__77 Aug 2018 #35

He can set up his campaign committee and register with the FEC as a Democrat..... George II Aug 2018 #43

I think it might make more sense for the DNC to establish criteria. David__77 Aug 2018 #51

Vermont just elected Bernie True Blue American Aug 2018 #87

I understand. David__77 Aug 2018 #92

Bernie is not a Democrat. Just ask him. LuvLoogie Aug 2018 #58

He is not a Democrat. David__77 Aug 2018 #62

He ran as a Democrat for the money and access to the DNC infrastructure and debate stage. LuvLoogie Aug 2018 #67

The DNC will not stop him should he choose to do so. David__77 Aug 2018 #68

They should pass two more rules, too: George II Aug 2018 #25

Not every state has Democratic voter registration. David__77 Aug 2018 #28

Amen to that! True Blue American Aug 2018 #32

This is just a strategy to hand our party over to Independents. Disgusting. Trust Buster Aug 2018 #27

Tom Perez wants to do that? David__77 Aug 2018 #30

Bernie Sanders wants to do that. Trust Buster Aug 2018 #33

Tom Perez supports doing that? David__77 Aug 2018 #36

Yes. This is a coup IMO. Trust Buster Aug 2018 #39

I understand. David__77 Aug 2018 #42

I think this move seals the fate of the democratic nominee in 2020. Many democrats simply won't Trust Buster Aug 2018 #47

Seals the fate of the Democratic nominee? Bradshaw3 Aug 2018 #94

Apparently the berniebro conspiracy has subverted Tom Perez into carrying out their evil plans.... Devil Child Aug 2018 #41

Well, it's clear that Tom Perez supported this. David__77 Aug 2018 #44

If Perez does he will deal with Biden, Obama True Blue American Aug 2018 #40

One can look at it that way or that it's KPN Aug 2018 #48

Good news. One person one vote. Next step, get rid of caucuses. Autumn Aug 2018 #31

No, the caucuses will stay because they are preferential to 3rd party candidates. Trust Buster Aug 2018 #37

The caucuses disenfranchise too many young Democrats whose Autumn Aug 2018 #49

And include too few people. True Blue American Aug 2018 #53

At our caucus you had to be there at 6:30. If you were in line at 7 Autumn Aug 2018 #56

The caucuses do just the opposite. Any fool can promise young voters the moon in caucus states Trust Buster Aug 2018 #54

Nonsense. You have to be a Democrat to participate in our caucuses. Autumn Aug 2018 #59

Not ours. You must be a registered Dem to caucus in our primary. Autumn Aug 2018 #60

Unwarranted rebuke of the CBC, and the kind of thing that seems not to matter until it does. ucrdem Aug 2018 #38

I am not sure how the party could get much wealer after the reign of DWS! True Blue American Aug 2018 #50

Uh, huh. So in states with open primaries, like California, Indies and even R's could pick pnwmom Aug 2018 #57

What could go wrong? ucrdem Aug 2018 #63

Moderate dems were just effectively booted out of the party as a result of this. Totally crazy. Trust Buster Aug 2018 #64

How's that? David__77 Aug 2018 #69

This move plus retaining the caucuses is skewing everything far left. Trust Buster Aug 2018 #71

Super! jalan48 Aug 2018 #61

Good News. zentrum Aug 2018 #65

Giving the party back to the people ! left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #66

The get rid of caucuses Adenoid_Hynkel Aug 2018 #96

Saint Bernard primary voter and supporter checking in! Devil Child Aug 2018 #97

Twitter Video: Here's what the DNC reforms look like: Donkees Aug 2018 #70

Looks good to me! Thanks. (nt) klook Aug 2018 #83

Good news. AllyCat Aug 2018 #72

A reasonable compromise BannonsLiver Aug 2018 #73

Representative Democracy is a process of filtering and measuring, over time bucolic_frolic Aug 2018 #74

It is a good start. They should eliminate them. CentralMass Aug 2018 #76

Good! rollin74 Aug 2018 #84

Every Democratic presidential candidate must be a Democrat Gothmog Aug 2018 #88

This is smart, sensible, and should have been in place for 2016 Devil Child Aug 2018 #91

It needs to say "for the last two years at least." As it stands ucrdem Aug 2018 #93

Also sensible, that is a solid good faith commitment to demonstrate commitment to party unity Devil Child Aug 2018 #98

Good! shanny Aug 2018 #102

For those who are gloating over this, it is BlueMTexpat Aug 2018 #106

Is there, or why cant there be, a way to do instant run-off voting for party primaries? Here in WI Kashkakat v.2.0 Aug 2018 #108

Now Let's Get Rid of Caucuses TomCADem Aug 2018 #112

Good! Owl Aug 2018 #114