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Pharaoh

(8,209 posts) Wed Apr 13, 2016, 10:09 PM Apr 2016

RNC Rules Committee Curley Haugland says that the voters don't choose the presidential nominee??? [View all]

Curley Haughland, RNC Rules Committee Member, is asked what the value is of holding primaries if the American primary voters' votes do not matter. He answers, "That's a very good question."

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RNC Rules Committee Curley Haugland says that the voters don't choose the presidential nominee??? [View all] Pharaoh Apr 2016 OP

No: That's how it works in the Democratic Party! Chasstev365 Apr 2016 #1

But I believe him Pharaoh Apr 2016 #2

It must be easier than fixing the general election. jalan48 Apr 2016 #3

He's right: Republicans don't believe in democracy Jack Rabbit Apr 2016 #4

Thats Republicanism, but the Democratic pary should Baobab Apr 2016 #5

I agree with you, superdelegates are a travesty and the Democartic Party should stand for democracy Jack Rabbit Apr 2016 #6

They never have.. Wounded Bear Apr 2016 #7

One thing about this election season... malthaussen Apr 2016 #8

this is the problem rtracey Apr 2016 #9