Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumSanders supporters think if he gets a small plurality, he must be nominated. Is that Democracy?
Some Sanders supporters argue that if he finishes first, even if it is with a small plurality, Sanders must receive the nomination.
Is that democracy?
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First is first. Even if majority doesn't support him, Sanders still should get the nomination. | |
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No, the rules are clear. The nominee has to have a majority. A competent politician with a plurality should be able to form a majority. Some Sanders supporters seem to feel he lacks the skills to build this much needed coalition. | |
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
relayerbob
(6,544 posts)A plurality does not represent the majority views of the party, only the views of the minority
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Garrett78
(10,721 posts)Because we know that Sanders is the 2nd choice for a lot of voters...as hard as that is for DUers to accept.
The best thing for all of us is for someone to win a majority. The next best thing is for someone to have a large plurality. Anything else and it's going to get ugly.
I was scoffed at over a year ago when I said a brokered convention will have a greater chance of happening than usual, which I said based on the fact that so many people planned on running. I never thought it was likely--just that it was more likely than usual. Now, though, the possibility is stronger. That said, I still think we can avoid a brokered convention.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
rzemanfl
(29,565 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Garrett78
(10,721 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
RobertDevereaux
(1,857 posts)It all depends on how large the plurality is.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
bucolic_frolic
(43,190 posts)we'll sure learn it in 2020 if we don't win. But will there be another election?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
gristy
(10,667 posts)I certainly don't. Certainly the convention is brokered if there is no majority on the first ballot. I'm not too worried if "some" Sanders supporters aren't clear on how a brokered convention works.
https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/votervital/what-is-a-brokered-convention-what-is-a-contested-convention/
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden