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Hillary Clinton
In reply to the discussion: The complaining about Hillary's super delegates has begun [View all]leftofcool
(19,460 posts)38. This is the Hillary forum and you are wrong
We have had super delegates since 1972 and they are not going anywhere. Democrats will vote for a Democrat, not an Independent running as a socialist in the Democratic Party. McGovern is the exact reason we have super delegates. Please take your complaints to GDP.
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I think super delegates are a terrible practice and totally antiethetical to the purpose of a
Blueguyinthesky
Feb 2016
#3
That is the way we have always done it. They have a vote just like anyone else.
leftofcool
Feb 2016
#5
Remember, the two states that have voted so far had "open" caucuses/primaries. Sanders' so-called..
George II
Feb 2016
#22
"And one candidate understands "joining" the Party is the only way to be a viable candidate."
Tarheel_Dem
Feb 2016
#48
It's not "new".. bernie himself said he could never run as Dem because of all the things he's
Cha
Feb 2016
#29
Aw, sorry - when you work outside the "establishment" for decades and insult them daily.......
George II
Feb 2016
#20
Your little fit of pique aside, DWS didn't make the rules. They were in place when she was in....
Tarheel_Dem
Feb 2016
#49