2016 Postmortem
Showing Original Post only (View all)Can we all agree the convention won't be brokered? What does a contested convention accomplish? [View all]
Apparently, the convention would meet the definition of "contested" if Sanders does not concede prior to the roll call vote and Clinton hasn't reached 2383 via pledged delegates alone.
But Clinton will undoubtedly top 2383 with that first vote, meaning the convention won't meet the definition of "brokered."
Personally, I think Sanders will concede before the vote and we'll avoid a "contested" convention.
If, however, Sanders doesn't concede, what would that accomplish? Would that result in negative press for Clinton and Democrats as a whole? Would it somehow give a boost to Sanders and his version of economic populism?
It won't be brokered. Clinton will be the nominee. What's the point of 'contesting' the convention? What goals are made easier to reach as a result? Is it not far better to concede, have a say in the platform and then return to the Senate with greater influence?