Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A nonelected delegate to a presidential nominating convention, usually an office-holder or influential party leader, who is not pledged to support any particular candidate.
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- noun US, politics A member of the
Democratic Party who has been selected to attend thenational convention to help select a nominee forpresident .
Etymologies
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Examples
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And I'm careful to use the term superdelegate, because there's no such thing in the Democratic constitution, bylaws or history.
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The idea of a superdelegate is to wait for ALL the regular delegates to be in place, for the majority vote to be considered — and ONLY THEN are they supposed to weigh in on which candidate is best for the party.
Clinton adviser: Clinton 'willing' to lend campaign more money 2008
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It is important to note that Senator Obama leads Senator Clinton in superdelegate endorsements among Governors, United States Senators and members of the House of Representatives.
Plouffe Memo to Supers - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com 2008
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Any endorsement that doesn't come from a superdelegate is meaningless at this point. kim
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The Clinton case to superdelegate is no more valid
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Obama is out gaining Hillary in superdelegate endorsements but even if she gains enough momentum to split the superdelegates, she still loses.
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Might I suggest that instead of changing the total Superdelegate count on your screen, you let us know who the superdelegate is that has made a decesion .....
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The idea of a superdelegate is to wait for ALL the regular delegates to be in place, for the majority vote to be considered - and ONLY THEN are they supposed to weigh in on which candidate is best for the party.
Clinton adviser: Clinton 'willing' to lend campaign more money 2008
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I'm sure every superdelegate is taking flight off Hillarious sinking ship!!!!! tew funny!
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Everytime I read that another superdelegate is endorsing Obama, I think we are supposed to be moving forward, not backward. qbit
skipvia commented on the word superdelegate
The party knows what's best for you, dear...
February 21, 2008
treeseed commented on the word superdelegate
Do they have capes and spandex?
February 21, 2008
skipvia commented on the word superdelegate
I'm afraid it's more like business suits, cigars, and outstretched hands, Treeseed...
February 21, 2008
mollusque commented on the word superdelegate
The Democratic Party is in a superdelicate superdelegate situation.
February 21, 2008
reesetee commented on the word superdelegate
But wouldn't it be great if they did wear capes and spandex? Think of the difference!
February 21, 2008