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In reply to the discussion: Bernie’s Blue Dog backer: Sanders gains the support of an unlikely superdelegate [View all]Attorney in Texas
(3,373 posts)23. No, it makes zero. Super delegates vote at the convention. Counting them now is like pretending a
poll conducted months in advance of election day is the same as the election day ballot box total. It ain't.
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Attorney in Texas
Mar 2016
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So he's reflecting his district. Ok... Hillary still wins by millions of votes. nt
onehandle
Mar 2016
#1
Too late? The super delegates don't even vote until the convention and they are unlikely to defy
Attorney in Texas
Mar 2016
#2
So superdelegates' perception is more important than millions of voters' votes?
onehandle
Mar 2016
#6
I recognize all those words you typed by they don't make sense in that order.
Attorney in Texas
Mar 2016
#7
Yeah, but there are still TENS OF MILLIONS of voters to vote! Bernie still has a great chance! n/t
RoccoR5955
Mar 2016
#30
I wonder if Alan Grayson will switch to Hillary now that she won his state and district.
hrmjustin
Mar 2016
#3
If super delegates don't betrey the will of the voters, whoever gets the most pledged delegates will
Attorney in Texas
Mar 2016
#8
"Whoever gets the most pledged delegates will View profile also get the most super delegates"....
George II
Mar 2016
#22
Any candidate in either party who goes into the convention with a delegate lead will come out with
Attorney in Texas
Mar 2016
#24
I think this should be one of Sanders "cleaning the DNC house" goals.
Attorney in Texas
Mar 2016
#11
No, it makes zero. Super delegates vote at the convention. Counting them now is like pretending a
Attorney in Texas
Mar 2016
#23
We all knew the rules before the primaries. Fight like hell to change the rules if you want to but
Jitter65
Mar 2016
#36
The Tapping Effect: Super delegates are up for reelection (unless retiring). Their name will be on
DhhD
Mar 2016
#48
That's an example of a person making a right decision and having the backing of voters in the state!
MrMickeysMom
Mar 2016
#54