Super delegates should be eliminated from the Democratic Party, agree/disagree

[bobthedrummer]

[bobthedrummer]

1. bttt

[David__77]

2. I favor a one-day, national primary.

If need be, one run by the Democratic Party itself.

[grantcart]

3. my preference is just let me pick em

[GarbagemanLB]

4. Disagree on that. Maybe 4 regional primary dates. One gigantic primary only benefits the frontrunner

s and the big names. Spreading it out allows determined lesser knowns a shot at getting to know enough people before voting time.

[David__77]

6. I think one primary is most democratic.

In principle at least. I don't like the idea of some areas setting the political terrain that affects later areas' voting. Why should Iowa speak before North Carolina? It's a good debate to have in any case. But democracy is a good thing.

[anigbrowl]

11. That would guarantee only big $$$ candidates can ever win

It's very unfair to insurgent candidates or challengers, and would result in vast political pandering and so on.

Besides, what if nobody got a clear majority?

[happymisery]

5. Eliminate low-turnout, undemocratic caucuses while you are at it

By 2012.

[IrishBloodEngHeart]

7. reduced to current elected govs, congresspeople and former presidents

only.

[XemaSab]

10. GMTA

:thumbsup:

[XemaSab]

8. I agree with keeping elected superdelegates

but all these appointed party flunkies? No.

[BzaDem]

9. What happens if a candidate implodes after the voting?

[XemaSab]

12. I've got to admit

Today I am suddenly, perversely happy the primaries have dragged on so long. :hide:

[HughMoran]

14. why?

I thought all Obama supporters wanted it over with ASAP...

[XemaSab]

18. I think we're seeing what both candidates are really made of

and that's all I'm going to say.

[anigbrowl]

13. Exactly.

After all, look at how fast Spitzer's downfall has been. And it's not the first time someone has had a glittering political career fly right off the rails.

[Drachasor]

21. Pledged Delegates can already change their minds whenever they want

It just really isn't done. It would be done if a candidate imploded, however. So there is no need for Supers.

[Zhade]

15. The poll is flawed, but only because you didn't say "AFTER this election".

All the Clintbots are likely voting yes.

Change it to my version, less will vote. Probably.

[stratomagi]

16. If congressmen, senators, governors want to be fairly represented

then they should go out and vote like the rest of us. :)

[cooolandrew]

17. If Republicans don't have themwhy do we.

[RichardRay]

19. Because they have 'winner take all' primaries

The motivation for super delegates is the history of the Democratic Party getting stucking staring into its own navel. The super delegate system was an effort to provide an 'In case of fire, break glass' option. It may not be the best solution, but that's not to say there wasn't a problem.

[MaineDem]

20. DNC members should be automatic delegates

I don't think the electeds should be.