Can a Superdelegate(s) ever be bribed?

[nebula]

Putting on my tinfoil for a minute. :tinfoilhat:

Because at this point, there's no telling what HillBillary "kitchen sink" Clinton would be capable of. The more Obama wins, the more desperate they become. The Clintons have shown that they are capable of anything, and are no strangers to past shady dealings. If I were as ruthless as those two to get my way, I would at least try. Perhaps by slipping suitcases full of cash to certain SDs in an attempt to influence the delegate voting? Or, consider hiring a hitman to take out Obama's kneecaps, ala Tonya Harding? Well, you know what they say, hell hath no fury like a Clinton scorned.

[frogcycle]

1. Of course they can

Why would you ever think otherwise?

Everyone has their price.

Well, almost everyone.

I'm priceless. :)

[nebula]

4. Another reason why the primary process is deeply flawed.

SDs can be bought off.

[LadyVT]

2. Yes, but don't worry--Obama has given them over 2x what Hillary has.

Obama. Yes, Obama. Hope. Change. "New" politics. Right.

[olkaz]

8. You are just a barrel of laughs!

Keep it up! I love blanket statements referencing self-projection!

[MonkeyFunk]

30. Nonetheless, it's true

Obama has given far more money to superdelegates than Clinton.

[TheDoorbellRang]

11. oh, pfui

[last1standing]

16. Is this really you or has someone "stolen" your account again?

Troll.

[bilgewaterbill]

3. They are counting on it!

[theredpen]

5. So... let's say I was a superdelegate... how much are we talkin' here?

[nebula]

12. Name your price!

Would you prefer payment in dollars or euros?

[theredpen]

14. Dollars? Euros?

Yuan!

[nebula]

19. No problem!

The 'check' is in the mail. ;)

[frogcycle]

22. I want to be rewarded like the suicide bombers

70 virgins - only here on earth, not in heaven. I mean hell, what can you do with a virgin when you're a ghost? It's sometimes difficult enough when one is actually all there.

[lligrd]

6. Can Congress?

Judging by Hillary's votes I'd say "Yes".

[nonconformist]

7. Oh good grief. nt

[cooolandrew]

9. Great that's a lovely thing to put out there. If you are for Obam edit really.

[cooolandrew]

10. Let's give it no second thought. Fear is a dangerous energy.

[Eric J in MN]

13. Many superdelegates are elected officials who accept donations.

Including donations from "leadership PACs" associated with presidential candidates.

This is another reason why we should get rid of the superdelegate system for 2012.

[XemaSab]

15. I don't think it would be about money for most SD's

but political favors, jobs, consulting gigs... that could all happen for the right amount of loyalty.

One of the pissers in this contest is since they're both senators, another senator, say, DiFi or Boxer, would have to think VERY carefully about an endorsement. The winner goes to the White House. The loser... you're stuck with in the senate.

I'd hope both Obama and Clinton would have the political maturity to work with a fellow dem that endorsed the other, but who is to say how these things are played out? :shrug:

[nebula]

17. Interesting

Do SDs vote by secret ballot?

[XemaSab]

20. I don't think so

I think they have to say it loud and say it proud. :shrug:

[nebula]

21. Oh crap

then that makes them much more easy to 'influence.'

[nebula]

23. If the SDs voted by secret ballot

it would eliminate or at least greatly discourage their exposure to illegal influences,
since the extorter has no way of knowing how they truly voted.

[bridgit]

18. They are subject to pressure, some are said to have already buckled

[NMMatt]

24. Obviously since a bunch of Ohio SD's are essentially demanding one

Not a bribe, bribe suitcase full of money - but they are making quid pro quo demands for their votes. Quite frankly I'm about tired of Ohio. They need to improve their education system and invest in some new industries and quit whining about the manufacturing and steal industry that is not coming back. But I digress :).

[DesertFlower]

25. i think this will be the last election

with superdelegates. why did we never hear about them before? now that i know about them, i don't want them. WTF, they should get 1 vote like everyone else.

[Maddy McCall]

26. No it won't.

If you never heard of them before, you weren't listening.

[DesertFlower]

28. i guess i wasn't.

it seems most of us were not.

[Jamastiene]

27. Why do you ask? Are you thinking about doing it yourself? n/t

[RamboLiberal]

29. Watching Chris Matthews Show Andrea Mitchell

is reporting that all but 1 Ohio SD is trying to sell their vote for promises on NAFTA and other policy issues.