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I like Superdelegates! Her Sister Jun 2016 #1
I agree. They are more likely to be privy to critical information that is needed. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #5
It's just knee-jerk negativity because it didn't go their way. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #2
It's just their latest Whne.. How many does make? Cha Jun 2016 #3
Twelve cases? NurseJackie Jun 2016 #24
The argument is that Hillary Clinton appointed every one of them. DURHAM D Jun 2016 #4
I know. I seriously doubt how it is all done. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #6
Take away mercuryblues Jun 2016 #7
It is likely because Sanders calls it a rigged system. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #8
Let's see, the system has been in place for WhiteTara Jun 2016 #9
Yes! Outsiders. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #11
Well, he wanted the database too. WhiteTara Jun 2016 #12
Well I hope after this he is locked out. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #14
Well, I hope if he stays in our party WhiteTara Jun 2016 #15
So far he hasn't demonstrated that he will do either. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #17
According to the DNC, the % of superdelegates spooky3 Jun 2016 #23
It also acts as a safety valve, rather intentional or unintentional, when a candidate has the most still_one Jun 2016 #27
And the thing is, superDs have never overturned the will of the people. wildeyed Jun 2016 #10
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
Somewhere in the DNC rules there is such a provision. "Bona fide D" robbedvoter Jun 2016 #20
they are essentially the 'republic' part of a democracy. We are not nationally KittyWampus Jun 2016 #18
🐘🐘 right now would give anything to have them too robbedvoter Jun 2016 #19
Absoutely, any kook could use our party to legitimize their run! Walk away Jun 2016 #21
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
If they are eliminated LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #32
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
And THAT is bernie's problem with the SD's. misterhighwasted Jun 2016 #34
A private organization... wysi Jun 2016 #30
They are in place to prevent entryism Ellen Forradalom Jun 2016 #35
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