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In reply to the discussion: A Bernie Sanders Supporter Confronted a Superdelegate — Then Leaked Their Private Conversation [View all]Boomer
(4,377 posts)News flash: Political parties can make up any rules they want, select any nominee they want, because they are NOT part of the government. They are public organizations uniting around a political agenda and organized to promote their agenda; they are not governed by our rules of democracy.
Once you get over the expectation that parties should bow to the will of the people -- which is what the general election is about -- you can better maneuver party politics. Don't let indignation over false transgressions cloud your vision.
The good news is that the process is more transparent than in the past when party leaders went into a smoke-filled room, discussed what was best for the party as they saw it, then came up with a nominee. At least now the more general members have some say in the process.