Article 3AARD DNC's new rules: cutting superdelegates from 715 to 315, making their votes reflect the wishes of their states

DNC's new rules: cutting superdelegates from 715 to 315, making their votes reflect the wishes of their states

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Cory Doctorow
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Yesterday, the DNC's Unity Reform Commission unanimously adopted a resolution that slashed the number of superdelegates -- appointed officials who, in aggregate, hold the balance that determines the winner of the Democratic primaries -- from 715 to 315, and requiring the remaining superdelegates to cast votes that reflect the wishes of their states. (more")

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