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mahina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-06-08 08:08 PM
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Can pledged superdelegates change their vote?
I know it would be embarassing, even worse, dishonorable, to break any agreement. Just wondering if it ever happens?
My read is our 2 unpledged are waiting to see who's got the nom before announcing. Well, at least they didn't announce for Hillary.

We have Inouye on Hill's side, and Abercrombie on ours, and Abercrombie is working his heart out for Barack, God bless him. Other than making an announcement, haven't heard of any actual work by Inouye.
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-06-08 08:09 PM
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1. superdelegates are not pledged
Edited on Wed Feb-06-08 08:10 PM by grantcart
They can make a public endorsement but there is no committment and they can change their mind at any time


I think quite a few that have pledged for Clinton will be reassessing their committment now that she is broke.
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Extend a Hand Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-06-08 08:10 PM
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2. yes
http://superdelegates.org/Main_Page

There is a TPM video at the bottom of the page
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jlake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-06-08 08:10 PM
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3. They are not pledged, but yes superdelegates can change their mind.
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tritsofme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-06-08 08:11 PM
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4. They are under no obligation to vote for anyone.
Superdelegates could change their decision right at the last minute if they chose to.
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