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Old 03-17-2008, 03:27 PM
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Friend of a Super Delegate

One of my friends is a Super Delegate for the Democratic Party! He is not an elected official and says that he has not made up his mind yet. Obviously, he is being courted heavily by both Clinton & Obama.

It's very exciting!
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Old 03-17-2008, 05:52 PM
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That is very cool!!!!! Though I hate the idea of Super delegates, I kinda wish we had the system for the Republican Party because I would love to be one!
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Old 03-18-2008, 12:04 PM
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I think he is stunned by all of the attention. When he attends political events people want to have their picture made with him because he's a Super Delegate -- it's funny.

Last time I spoke with him he had recently had a phone call from Bill.
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Old 03-18-2008, 02:07 PM
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I think a call from Bill would seal it for me... that guy has to have some great stories.
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Old 03-18-2008, 02:12 PM
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How do you become a Super Delegate?
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Old 03-18-2008, 02:14 PM
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As I understand it, they are party leaders. Many are elected officials -- mayors, governors, etc. My friend is an officer of the Democratic Party in his state.
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Old 03-18-2008, 02:39 PM
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That's just too cool! I don't like the Super Delegate idea, either, but your friend must feel pretty excited about the Convention. Does he have to state his preference prior to the Convention?
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That's just too cool! I don't like the Super Delegate idea, either, but your friend must feel pretty excited about the Convention. Does he have to state his preference prior to the Convention?
I don't know. I'm more of a Republican myself, but I'm excited to watch what happens with the Democrats this year. He personally likes Hillary best, but is waiting to commit to either side (which must be very difficult with all the persuassive calls!).
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Old 03-18-2008, 03:17 PM
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I'm too much of a independent to get sucked into republican or democrat labels, but I think being a super delegate would be really cool. I would also be sure to tape all the phone calls just to prove that the conversations really happened!

Of course, if someone told me that George Clooney was going to call me if I declared myself one way or the other, I might consider it.
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Of course, if someone told me that George Clooney was going to call me if I declared myself one way or the other, I might consider it.
You won't believe this, but my friend DID meet George Clooney a couple of years ago -- didn't his dad run for Governor or Senator of Kentucky?
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That's just too cool! I don't like the Super Delegate idea, either, but your friend must feel pretty excited about the Convention. Does he have to state his preference prior to the Convention?
He doesn't have to and he can change his mind at any time. The pressure of course is crazy.
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It's not THAT hard to become a super delegate - I know quite a few. A lot of College Democrats presidents are members. It is crazy the amount of calls that they get - one of my friends has stopped answering his phone at all because he's trying to write his thesis and can't handle the interruptions!
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He doesn't have to and he can change his mind at any time. The pressure of course is crazy.
Once upon a time, when I was a delegate (non-super), I got calls continuously. I would like to think that it's just the super delegates that are under the gun by now!
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My friend is still uncommitted!
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^^^ can they wait until the actual convention to decide? I keep hearing bout super delegates changing sides, but do you really have a side before you vote?
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