Article: The swan song of the superdelegates

Article: Dukakis Gets Early Boost In Senate `Superdelegates'; 9 of 32 Democrats Chosen Back Governor
The Washington Post;  April 17, 1988 ;     700+ words ......national convention in Atlanta as "superdelegates." They emerged with a list of 32 names...form the core of the estimated 646 superdelegates who will attend the July convention...7. But perhaps more important, the superdelegates, experienced in the ways of elective...

Article: Students say superdelegates are important, but they're not sure why
University Wire;  February 28, 2008 ;     447 words ......nomination still up for grabs, the issue of superdelegates is on the forefront of media attention...seems -- are still unclear as to what superdelegates are. "You always hear the name and...College freshman Mike Garofalo said. Superdelegates, who are elected officials or party...

Article: Superdelegates could prove kingmakers ; Candidates court those not obliged to do voters' will
The Boston Globe;  February 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ...CAMPAIGN 2008 They are known as superdelegates, and the two Democratic presidential...Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, the superdelegates could end up deciding who gets the...former Gore supporters. At the moment, superdelegates give the edge to Clinton, staking...

Article: EDITORIAL: Superdelegates threaten democracy
University Wire;  February 20, 2008 ;     700+ words ......primary season, hitherto unknown "superdelegates" have suddenly become important. However...election. First and foremost, the idea of superdelegates is anti-democratic, for each superdelegate...Furthermore, in this election, the superdelegates - formally designated "unpledged party...

Article: If superdelegates pick nominee, Democrats face backlash.(USA)
The Christian Science Monitor;  February 20, 2008 ;     700+ words ......victorious from the primary season, the 796 superdelegates to the Democratic National Convention...that would be a relief. Although some superdelegates said just a few weeks ago they'd welcome...party insiders could tip the outcome. Superdelegates, known in the party rules as unpledged...

Article: The super power of super votes Superdelegates who may decide nominee are the Democratic elite.(News)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  February 19, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Political Editor dbeery@@dailyherald.com Superdelegates have been part of Democratic Party...McCain for president. Party rules allow superdelegates to vote at the national convention...025 delegates needed for nomination. Superdelegates, who constitute about 20 percent of...

Article: 'Superdelegates' abandoning Clinton
Charleston Gazette;  February 23, 2008 ;     700+ words ...WASHINGTON - The Democrat "superdelegates" are starting to follow the...once-commanding lead among these superdelegates, the Democratic office holders...primary victories, some of the superdelegates are having second - or third...

Article: Obama narrows Clinton's lead in superdelegates
Oakland Tribune;  February 23, 2008 ;     700+ words ...WASHINGTON -- The Democratic superdelegates are starting to follow the...once-commanding lead among these superdelegates, the Democratic office holders...caucus victories, some of the superdelegates are having second, or third...

Article: Superdelegates
Daily Breeze;  March 21, 2008 ;     227 words ...Q: Superdelegates I have been hearing a lot about superdelegates. What are they and what is their purpose? - CHARLES FULLER Torrance Superdelegates are party leaders and elected officials who help decide the Democratic Party's presidential nominee...

Article: OBAMA PICKS UP UNBOUND DELEGATES HE'S NARROWING CLINTON'S LEAD IN SUPERDELEGATES.(FRONT)
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI);  February 23, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Press WASHINGTON -- The Democratic superdelegates are starting to follow the voters...her once-commanding lead among these superdelegates, the Democratic officeholders and...straight primary victories, some of the superdelegates are having second - or third - thoughts...

Article: Gore Sets His Sights On `Superdelegates'; Party Faithful Tend to Favor Insider
The Washington Post;  October 18, 1999 ;     700+ words ......competition for the support of 799 "superdelegates" among the 4,336 delegates...Democratic convention in 2000. The superdelegates -- members of Congress, the...candidate of their choice. The superdelegates offer a candidate the opportunity...

Article: HERE THEY COME TO SAVE (OR RUIN) CANDIDATE'S DAY SUPERDELEGATES: IF THE RACE IS A PHOTO FINISH, DEMOCRAT ELITE CAN PICK THE NOMINEE.(News)(ST)
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  February 10, 2008 ;     700+ words ......They can go anywhere! They're ... superdelegates! Democrats have 796 of them, and if...Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, these superdelegates -- elected officials and party members...a single bound, analysts note that superdelegates count for 20percent of the vote at...

Article: Superdelegates crucial to vote: ; In a tight race, group could decide Democratic nominee
Charleston Gazette;  February 11, 2008 ;     700+ words ......party officials who are Democratic superdelegates, Clinton had 243 and Obama had 156...but also the extraordinary influence superdelegates could wield in determining who becomes...campaigns are aggressively pursuing superdelegates, trumpeting their endorsements the...

Article: Superdelegates can pick a nominee or pick chaos ; Democratic Party leaders are not appointed to overrule the expressed will of the voters.
Portland Press Herald (Maine);  February 22, 2008 ;     422 words ...Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-22-2008 Superdelegates can pick a nominee or pick chaos...The Democratic Party's uncommitted superdelegates will likely provide the margin of...Depending on how they use their votes, superdelegates can help select a nominee or drop...