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SheenaR

(2,052 posts)
10. Even simpler
Thu Mar 3, 2016, 04:26 PM
Mar 2016

So caucuses could remain if a state wanted to, why can't we go to a very simple. Most states won wins? Why is one state's vote more important? One of the great electoral college flaws and flaws of our system

Pelosi is right. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #1
anyone who believes its one vote for the many and two for the roguevalley Mar 2016 #25
If they use superdelegates to win the primary they better have superdelegates to win the GE. nt Xipe Totec Mar 2016 #2
That's a valid point NWCorona Mar 2016 #3
They are currently using superdelegates to manipulate the public to get the result they want. stillwaiting Mar 2016 #7
Too late now. These are the rules that everyone agreed to. But ... NurseJackie Mar 2016 #4
No! The rules handed down from upon high in 1982 are forever binding!!!! jeff47 Mar 2016 #6
OR, they can just decide to arbitrarily change them... Bubzer Mar 2016 #19
They've made changes to the system over the years NewJeffCT Mar 2016 #28
Who "everyone"??? Plucketeer Mar 2016 #27
This >>> "no one should get to vote twice." Kittycat Mar 2016 #5
It is worse than someone gets to vote twice, a lot worse mrdmk Mar 2016 #30
The whole delegates thing needs to go away.. it should be popular vote. yourout Mar 2016 #8
Pencil and paper ballot only. -none Mar 2016 #9
Agreed Bubzer Mar 2016 #20
Even simpler SheenaR Mar 2016 #10
That would put to much power in one small state. yourout Mar 2016 #11
Ummmm Vermont is absolutely wonderful, and in my opinion, the best state in the country - karynnj Mar 2016 #21
Didnt Tad Devine set up the superdel system in the 80s? JaneyVee Mar 2016 #12
I had to look that up and you appear to be correct. NWCorona Mar 2016 #14
I do too. Whoever gets popular vote should get nom. JaneyVee Mar 2016 #15
True! NWCorona Mar 2016 #17
Nancy and I agree. The superdelegate thing is nonsense, no matter who you're for now or the future EndElectoral Mar 2016 #13
Both parties have these one off rules of one kind or another. Justice Mar 2016 #16
Wow Nancy! Sticking up for the real voters! Dont call me Shirley Mar 2016 #18
Caught my attention! Wilms Mar 2016 #29
The super delegate system super sucks and it undermines our democracy. avaistheone1 Mar 2016 #22
The Republican's will be doing it soon I would imagine. jalan48 Mar 2016 #23
I was going to post the same thing. Skinner Mar 2016 #26
The repubs will be amending their rules in the weeks before the convention. morningfog Mar 2016 #32
No Kidding, But and only But, if Trump (fill in the blank please) mrdmk Mar 2016 #35
Good for Nancy Pelosi BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #24
Interesting analysis of this over at Inquisitr Mufaddal Mar 2016 #31
I think she is just right and consistent. And Hillary will likely morningfog Mar 2016 #33
Thanks for the link NWCorona Mar 2016 #34
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