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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: The concept of "flipping" Supers [View all]SheenaR
(2,052 posts)8. They are not changing a choice. No choice has been made. Which is my point
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Where does this notion that particpating in a discussion = "worrying" come from?
hack89
May 2016
#38
There seems to be a lot of worry about supers being "flipped" and then you turn the discussion to
lagomorph777
May 2016
#39
Go back a couple of months here on DU and read all of the undemocratic posts about SDs.
LonePirate
May 2016
#26
Nobody on the Clinton side is complaining that the SDs shouldn't be able to vote for their choice..
brooklynite
May 2016
#3
My understanding has been that the role of the supers was to prevent the nomination going to the
Arkansas Granny
May 2016
#30
I am not sure about the wisdom of voting against the majority of primary voters
etherealtruth
May 2016
#5
The superdelegates traditionally vote for the person who wins the most pledged delegates
Tarc
May 2016
#6
It doesn't matter, they aren't going to subvert the democratic vote. Hillary is going to win.
YouDig
May 2016
#20
"I am aware Supers vote with their state, not at a different time." Are you sure?
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#23
No. They vote at the convention and may change their minds (or may not) between now and then.
Attorney in Texas
May 2016
#43
Supers exist specifically to NOT agree with the vote (if necessary).
Waiting For Everyman
May 2016
#40