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SoCalDem

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Wed Mar 16, 2016, 02:09 AM Mar 2016

This is an "issue" with me. Registered Lobbyists Among Superdelegates

http://truthinmedia.com/report-lobbyists-among-democratic-superdelegates/

A new report found that some Democratic superdelegates are also registered lobbyists.

In the Democratic Party’s presidential primary process, superdelegates are party insiders who are allowed to vote for the candidate of their personal preference rather than on the basis of caucus or primary vote totals. While many superdelegate appointments are given to party activists and former and current elected officials, some have also been given to donors, including lobbyists.

According to ABC News’ analysis, of the 463 superdelegates who are not current or former elected officials, 67 are current or former registered lobbyists. There are 717 superdelegates in total who will vote among the July 25 nominating convention’s 4,763 delegates.

Zerohedge pointed out the fact that known lobbyists make up around 9 percent of the total number of superdelegates.

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This is an "issue" with me. Registered Lobbyists Among Superdelegates (Original Post) SoCalDem Mar 2016 OP
The Sunlight Foundation is asking for help researching unregistered "shadow lobbying" of the Supers. Turn CO Blue Mar 2016 #1
With me as well. mmonk Mar 2016 #2
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