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Hillary Clinton

teamster633

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6. That's exactly right.

Reply to Cha (Reply #1)

Wed May 25, 2016, 10:17 AM

May 2016

George McGovern was a war hero. He was a good man who stood for the right things. Still, a good man can't get anything done if he doesn't get elected. The primary duty of a political party is to get its representatives elected.

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Just as the Berners call for the end of Super Delegates and open pimaries the GOP is reconsidering [View all] liberal N proud May 2016 OP

Super Delegates were initiated so we wouldn't have another George McGovern Cha May 2016 #1

That's exactly right. teamster633 May 2016 #6

Yep I like the Superdelegates roles! Her Sister May 2016 #2

I agree that automatic delegates should remain and primaries shoud be closed. LiberalFighter May 2016 #3

Lots of people have supported outsiders at one time or another BootinUp May 2016 #4

The Democratic Party is truly a Big Tent. yallerdawg May 2016 #5

No doubt, it is a big tent and everyone is welcome liberal N proud May 2016 #7

I live in a state with no party registration... yallerdawg May 2016 #8

What is wrong with declaring a party ahead of the primary? liberal N proud May 2016 #9

Each state has their own reasoning. yallerdawg May 2016 #10

Republicans are no doubt wishing NastyRiffraff May 2016 #11

Exactly liberal N proud May 2016 #12