The good news is that this month I will finally get to cast a vote for Bernie

[pokerfan]

The bad news is that my vote for Bernie is going to be "disregarded by the state Democratic Party." The good news is we won this state anyway by a 3-1 margin, even picking up 49 more delegates a few days ago.. But still...

Q: How will Democrats and Republicans treat the May 24 primary results?

A: Republicans will award all of the state’s 44 presidential delegates based on the primary. Thirty will be awarded proportionally based on results in each of the state’s 10 congressional districts (three per district). The remainder will be allocated based on statewide results. The state Democratic Party will ignore the primary when it comes to awarding delegates.

Q: Why do Democrats dislike the primary?

A: Jaxon Ravens, chair of the state Democratic Party, said the party has long used caucuses. Despite some complaints, Ravens said Democrats “enjoy the opportunity at least once every four years to sit down and talk to their neighbors.” Since state party leaders decided to use only caucus results, Ravens said they’re doing nothing to encourage participation in the primary. He does not plan to vote himself.

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/a-primer-on-the-primary-ballot/

[eridani]

1. A good percentage for Bernie will provide talking points when communicating with superdelegates

Remember, there were a lot of 17 year olds participating in the caucuses because the will turn 18 before November, but who aren't old enough to vote in May. Us Bernie Bubbehs need to take up the slack.