Post by Logan on Feb 15, 2016 23:13:37 GMT -6
Sanders backers ask superdelegates to favor candidate who wins popular vote
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's lead among superdelegates has incensed many supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders, who say the process is anti-democratic.
Superdelegates are otherwise known as "unpledged delegates," who are usually governors, congressmen and state party leaders. They can "pledge" their support to candidates, but are not bound to vote that way like normal delegates are -- meaning they can change their mind until the party's nominating convention.
Clinton holds 360 superdelegates, despite nearly tying with Sanders in Iowa and losing to him in a landslide in New Hampshire.
By contrast, Sanders holds only ten superdelegates -- and that has motivated some supporters to take action.
Read more: www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2016/02/15/Sanders-backers-ask-superdelegates-to-favor-candidate-who-wins-popular-vote/6031455574617/?spt=hts&or=2
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's lead among superdelegates has incensed many supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders, who say the process is anti-democratic.
Superdelegates are otherwise known as "unpledged delegates," who are usually governors, congressmen and state party leaders. They can "pledge" their support to candidates, but are not bound to vote that way like normal delegates are -- meaning they can change their mind until the party's nominating convention.
Clinton holds 360 superdelegates, despite nearly tying with Sanders in Iowa and losing to him in a landslide in New Hampshire.
By contrast, Sanders holds only ten superdelegates -- and that has motivated some supporters to take action.
Read more: www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2016/02/15/Sanders-backers-ask-superdelegates-to-favor-candidate-who-wins-popular-vote/6031455574617/?spt=hts&or=2