Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: This shouldn't have to be said: A contested convention will doom us. [View all]Squinch
(51,087 posts)his party back to Independent. They COMPROMISED with him and took the superdelegates out of the first round. They also gave in on his demand to make contested conventions in the event of no plurality a rule going forward.
Even though he had no standing and was no longer a member of the party, everyone COMPROMISED with him.
Just because Bernie wanted it, doesn't mean he was necessarily going to get it. That is what COMPROMISE means. Each person gives a little and gets a little. It doesn't mean that Bernie dictates terms.
As it was, he got most of what he demanded. And no, this was a very well publicized process when it happened. Again, if you didn't know about it, that's on you. Bernie certainly knew about it. Both when it was determined in 2016 and when he re-joined the party in 2019.
And whether you are sick of people thinking that the Democratic Party is a private club or not, IT IS A PRIVATE CLUB!!!! It is a club for people who support Democrats. It is a club that mutually decides upon the rules that will decide how they get Democrats elected.
If you don't like it, why did you join it???
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden