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bkkyosemite

(5,792 posts)
Wed Feb 10, 2016, 03:30 PM Feb 2016

Dem Super Delegates for 2016

In my area they are posting on FB those that are on this list for Clinton. I am doing Oregon where I live right now. A respectful would you please consider changing your endorsement to Bernie Sanders would be great on these Supers FB pages.

Here is the link to them: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Democratic_Party_superdelegates,_2016

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Dem Super Delegates for 2016 (Original Post) bkkyosemite Feb 2016 OP
Thanks for the tip! retrowire Feb 2016 #1
Point out that Dems lose badly with low voter turnout eridani Feb 2016 #2

retrowire

(10,345 posts)
1. Thanks for the tip!
Wed Feb 10, 2016, 03:53 PM
Feb 2016

Because of this, and not having a facebook, you just encouraged me to write the following letter to my district's super delegate.

"Hello Mr. Price

I'm writing to let you know that as a citizen of our state of North Carolina, I'll be voting for Bernie Sanders in the upcoming Primary Election.

I like Bernie Sanders because he actually means what he says. He's genuine. I like that he's had the same consistent message for 40 years. I like that he was an activist who put shoe to pavement before he became a politician. To me, that represents a true man of the people.

So I'm writing you to let you know this, just in case you decide to switch who you're supporting as a super delegate.

Bernie inspired me to actually take an interest in politics for the first time in my life. Actually made me feel as if my voice mattered. Made me understand the actual value of a vote. Obama didn't do that for me, neither did Hillary.

And that's not their faults, it's just, they didn't show me what I could do to help. They told and continue to tell people that they will get things done for me, without my help. With Bernie, I too, have a say in my government. And I truly believe that's the way a democracy should be.

So if you have any questions for me, I'm more than willing to answer and would be happy to let you know why you should probably back Senator Sanders in his path to the presidency.

Thank you for reading, and thanks for all you do for us in NC,
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eridani

(51,907 posts)
2. Point out that Dems lose badly with low voter turnout
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:12 AM
Feb 2016

As in 2014, when 63% of eligible voters did not vote. Sanders is mobilizing these voters, and Clinton is not.

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