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Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: Well I guess that I upset the good doctor.. [View all]LiberalArkie
(15,713 posts)17. The Super Delegates are to influence who the party nominates in case the people are wrong.
Like back in 68 the delegates choosing McCarthy instead of Humphrey. The party doesn't want just any rift raft to be their candidate. Even if a person won every state, they reserve the right to make the correct decision to do what it best for THEIR party.
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The country is a lot better with a lot more of Big Pharma $$ in HIS pocket
riderinthestorm
Mar 2016
#26
The Super Delegates are to influence who the party nominates in case the people are wrong.
LiberalArkie
Mar 2016
#17
If superdelegates win for Hillary, I'm turning my back on American Democracy. nt
retrowire
Mar 2016
#18
Noo... There are other forms of democracy where one vote actually means one vote.
retrowire
Mar 2016
#25
Super delegates don't "represent people" but the winner of the primary should.
Loudestlib
Mar 2016
#49