What’s a Super Delegate, and Why Did Clinton Win Them? – NBC News

butchcommunist:

Supporters of Bernie Sanders have much to be elated about after the Vermont senator thundered to a 22-point victory over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire Tuesday night.

But they may be bewildered when they look at the scoreboard.

After the New Hampshire contest, NBC News allocated 15 delegates to Sanders. But NBC also allocated 14 delegates to Hillary Clinton, who lost the primary by an almost historic margin.

A good, simple rundown of the DNC nomination process and how it is deeply undemocratic.

What’s a Super Delegate, and Why Did Clinton Win Them? – NBC News

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