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In reply to the discussion: Democrats Are Considering Dropping Superdelegates Altogether [View all]Gothmog
(144,939 posts)I have been very active in the party including attending several state conventions, helping run county/senate district conventions, being a national delegate, running war rooms for voter protection operations and working on state party committees on issues like voter protection and the rules committee. I have seen how hard people like Chairman Hinojosa and vice chair Fredericka Philips work. I have worked with Congressman Al Green on voter id and voter protection projects. I am friends with Sheila Jackson Lee (our sons were in school together) and other super delegates. There is a ton of work involved that helps the party.
Being a leader in the party takes a ton of work. I see nothing wrong with these party leaders having a role at the national convention. I live and work up close with people who are actual super delegates. I also value the opinion of the CBC and the voters who are represented by members of the CBC. I can tell you that alienating and insulting the CBC is not a good idea if you want support from African American voters. Again, Doug Jones won his senate race in deep red Alabama due to these voters https://www.npr.org/2017/12/13/570531505/black-votes-matter-african-americans-propel-jones-to-alabama-win
You dislike super delegates because some fringe groups think that some super delegates were mean to your candidate. That does not matter to me. The existence of super delegates is not corrupt as that term in used in the real world.
I would like to make the process better but the wholesale elimination of super delegates is something that I do not support.