How the FL/MI delegate fiasco will likely be worked out
Scenario #1: no delegation seated - never, ever gonna happen.
Scenario #2: only super-delegates represent each state - not gonna happen
Scenario #3: having only two viable candidates remaining makes this easier for the DNC negotiations
The DNC sets the convention rules. They are the absolute authority in this. That's how it works. Because the primaries violated the DNC's convention rules as to how delegates are awarded the results are null and void and cannot be used in any way to apportion delegates. This part is a no brainer.
But the likely outcome is that either a full or partial (penalized) delegate slate will be seated. It will likely be comprised of delegates selected in one of two ways:
- evenly split between the two remaining contenders or apportioned according to overall total delegates won by the end of the full nationwide primary season (55%-45% for example) - the campaigns will be asked to select the delegates of their choosing to be seated - the super-delegates are part of the total delegation but remain uncommitted until the first ballot voting
It's always all about the delegates and I foresee no way that FL and MI remain unrepresented.
if Hillary Clinton was the only democratic name on the friggin ballot in Michigan? Florida I can see-at least there were namers on our screens-some of whom weren't even running anymore
5. Well I thought it was interesting... so I'll kick it once then let it
die. Reminder: this process is all about the delegates, the voters on the floor in Denver, not about polls and even popular vote. The delegates select the nominee.
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