DNC unity commission blasts GOP 'atrocities' while touting changes for primaries

Source: The Hill



BY JOHN BOWDEN - 12/09/17 02:56 PM EST

The DNC's Unity Reform Commission (URC) on Saturday released a statement pledging to reduce the party's number of unpledged superdelegates while simultaneously blasting Republicans for "atrocities" in the White House and Congress.

A joint statement from committee chair Jennifer O’Malley Dillon and vice-chair Larry Cohen stated that the number of superdelegates would be reduced by more than half. Superdelegates are unpledged delegates that are not bound to state primaries or caucuses, and can vote for whichever candidate they prefer at the DNC's nominating convention.

“We are incredibly proud of the work this commission has undertaken since May to ensure that our party’s presidential nominating process is far more inclusive and brings new people into the party. The recommendations that the Unity Reform Commission are putting forth for consideration are historic," the pair write.

“This includes reducing the number of unpledged delegates or ‘superdelegates’ by nearly 60%, and making our caucuses and primaries more accessible, transparent, and accurate."

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