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Hillary Clinton
In reply to the discussion: Their argument that the superdelegates is undemocratic. [View all]still_one
(92,187 posts)27. It also acts as a safety valve, rather intentional or unintentional, when a candidate has the most
pledged delegates, but falls slight short of the required number, it prevent chaos from taking over at the convention.
The ones that seem to have a problem with this are the ones who enjoy open primaries, and the caucus.
Historically, SD have always gone with the candidate that won the most pledged delegates
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I agree. They are more likely to be privy to critical information that is needed.
LiberalFighter
Jun 2016
#5
It also acts as a safety valve, rather intentional or unintentional, when a candidate has the most
still_one
Jun 2016
#27
I just as soon political parties were not involved in the district boundaries.
LiberalFighter
Jun 2016
#13
Considering that lots of new voters either didn't register or learn about their state's party rules,
displacedtexan
Jun 2016
#22
I think it would be best if only actual Democrats can run as the Democratic nominee.
Walk away
Jun 2016
#16
they are essentially the 'republic' part of a democracy. We are not nationally
KittyWampus
Jun 2016
#18
Before there were the primaries the nominee was determined by the committe.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#25
It can be put that way. How can it be democratic when they are forced to support someone?
LiberalFighter
Jun 2016
#28
I am sure if a super delegate does not have to accept the responsibility of being
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#31
They should be making their decision based on the most qualified and electable.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#33
Historically the super delegates always side with the candidate who won the most pledged delegates
still_one
Jun 2016
#26
Not once, since 1984, have Superdelegates voted again the will of the Democratic voters
Agnosticsherbet
Jun 2016
#29