Why Superdelegates Exist
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The author offers up some of the most infuriating defenses for the system that I have ever read. Try this one:
"One major defense of the superdelegate system is protection against more “radical” candidates. Superdelegates are a defense against fringe candidates that capture popular imagination but would be disastrous for the party. The superdelegates of the party could prevent a radical candidate from winning the nomination."
So the superdelegates are a check on...democracy? Thanks asshole. Because everyone knows the Dems have had a lot of success with their "middle of the road" candidates. Why don' the Dems just grow some balls and nominate somebody who is ACTUALLY progressive?
"One major defense of the superdelegate system is protection against more “radical” candidates. Superdelegates are a defense against fringe candidates that capture popular imagination but would be disastrous for the party. The superdelegates of the party could prevent a radical candidate from winning the nomination."
So the superdelegates are a check on...democracy? Thanks asshole. Because everyone knows the Dems have had a lot of success with their "middle of the road" candidates. Why don' the Dems just grow some balls and nominate somebody who is ACTUALLY progressive?
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