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Hillary Clinton

Nonhlanhla

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40. I don't think so either

Reply to leftofcool (Reply #39)

Wed Feb 10, 2016, 12:05 PM

Feb 2016

Was just dealing with hypotheticals.

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The complaining about Hillary's super delegates has begun [View all] leftofcool Feb 2016 OP

Superdelegates romana Feb 2016 #1

No, Obama took more of the super delegates last time. leftofcool Feb 2016 #4

I'm a huge fan Stuckinthebush Feb 2016 #14

Democrats want to win above all else! yallerdawg Feb 2016 #2

No, we do not need an Independent to save us. leftofcool Feb 2016 #6

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

Actually we've only done it since 1972 Blueguyinthesky Feb 2016 #7

That's the way it is. Your argument is with the Democratic Party. leftofcool Feb 2016 #9

Yep and the reason being... BooScout Feb 2016 #13

Superdelegates have been around since 1984 bluestateguy Feb 2016 #31

Unfortunately, they aren't "Hillary's super delegates" FBaggins Feb 2016 #8

I'm not worried.. they're not going anywhere. Cha Feb 2016 #10

Hillary was clearly ahead in delegates in 2008 leftofcool Feb 2016 #11

No she wasn't FBaggins Feb 2016 #17

I disagree Stuckinthebush Feb 2016 #12

No they won't... BooScout Feb 2016 #15

On the other hand... yallerdawg Feb 2016 #16

Exactly Stuckinthebush Feb 2016 #21

Remember, the two states that have voted so far had "open" caucuses/primaries. Sanders' so-called.. George II Feb 2016 #22

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2016 #36

"And one candidate understands "joining" the Party is the only way to be a viable candidate." Tarheel_Dem Feb 2016 #48

K&R! stonecutter357 Feb 2016 #18

Is this really the new argument? disillusioned73 Feb 2016 #19

It's been around for a while Stuckinthebush Feb 2016 #23

I'll go where ever I like.. disillusioned73 Feb 2016 #24

Not for long Stuckinthebush Feb 2016 #25

Actually, no you don't. This is the Hillary forum. leftofcool Feb 2016 #27

No you won't. Cha Feb 2016 #28

It's not "new".. bernie himself said he could never run as Dem because of all the things he's Cha Feb 2016 #29

"It would be hypocritical of me to run as a Democrat... BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #34

Not a new argument just the facts. William769 Feb 2016 #42

Aw, sorry - when you work outside the "establishment" for decades and insult them daily....... George II Feb 2016 #20

^^This^^ DesertRat Feb 2016 #26

Thanks for the recap! Cha Feb 2016 #37

K & R Iliyah Feb 2016 #30

as a sanders supporter, restorefreedom Feb 2016 #33

This is the Hillary forum and you are wrong leftofcool Feb 2016 #38

What a crock of shit. nt William769 Feb 2016 #41

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

Superdelegates were technically created aaaaaa5a Feb 2016 #32

This is a delicate situation Nonhlanhla Feb 2016 #35

Bernie will never get a majority of delegates. leftofcool Feb 2016 #39

I don't think so either Nonhlanhla Feb 2016 #40

I think we'll be fine. Treant Feb 2016 #43

I think you're right. nt. Nonhlanhla Feb 2016 #44

I have no problem 72DejaVu Feb 2016 #45

Zing. Cha Feb 2016 #47

agree... mgmaggiemg Feb 2016 #46