Hawaii Democrats pick Sanders in landslide over Clinton

[Baobab]

Obama's home state picks Sanders by 2:1 margin over his endorsed replacement Hillary Clinton

http://www.staradvertiser.com/breaking-news/polls-open-for-democratic-caucus/

Quote:

"Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders scored a stunning victory over Hillary Clinton in Hawaii Democrats’ presidential preference poll Saturday, mobilizing a grass-roots campaign that signed up thousands of new Democrats and defied the wishes of almost the entire “old guard” of the party.

The Sanders victory in Hawaii capped a three-state sweep Saturday that showed his campaign continues to mount an unexpectedly potent alternative to former Secretary of State Clinton’s presidential bid. Sanders was also victorious in Washington and Alaska.

A number of Hawaii residents complained the party’s voting was cut off too early, leaving dozens of people who arrived late standing around in school parking lots without an opportunity to participate. Party officials had announced the polling would start at 1 p.m. but never explained when the voting would end, which caused confusion.

Sanders dominated the race with 70 percent of the vote to Clinton’s 30 percent, with all precincts counted. Turnout was expected to be strong and did not disappoint with 33,716 votes cast.

Sanders won 17 delegates and Clinton received eight, according to the final tally. The delegate tally does not include nine so-called Hawaii superdelegates, most of whom support Clinton."

(truncated- see http://www.staradvertiser.com/breaking-news/polls-open-for-democratic-caucus/ )

[monicaangela]

1. I believe it is time for the super delegates to support their constituents

If Bernie has won by large numbers, I believe the superdelegates should support their constituents choice.

[truedelphi]

2. Aren't many of these superdelegates people who would never do that?

I mean, I have heard that Al Gore is one of those superdelegates, and he pretty much does as the Clintons tell him to.

It wouldn't surprise me if Bill Clinton was one of them, either!

And a whole bunch of lobbyists for the military are superdelegates. I am sure they think it is their "patriotic duty" to not pledge themselves for a man who might end the endless wars that Hillary has brought us.

[monicaangela]

3. If that is the case, I think it is time to get rid of superdelegates

Time to allow the people to elect the president and not the establishment or the party.

[truedelphi]

4. Totally agree with you.

It's early in the week for this, but here is a

to yr idea!

[monicaangela]

5. Oh what the heck

Let's have one!

[dana_b]

6. don't forget SD Dean!

https://twitter.com/D_Born/status/705859885200596993

Yeah, SDs are mainly out for themselves too. Most don't care about what the constituents want.

[truedelphi]

7. For decades, Dean has been wholly owned and paid for by the Big Pharmaceutical Industry.

And he is only a puppet who must respond to their demands.