• Zaktor@sopuli.xyz
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    4 months ago

    Democratic delegate voting rules require the delegates to “in good conscience” vote for who they were sent there to vote for unless they’re released by that candidate. Realistically, an open convention will only happen if Biden releases his delegates.

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      4 months ago

      I disagree. A delegate could vote for someone else in good conscience due to health reasons of the nominee they represent.

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        4 months ago

        Maybe? But they also might get sued and/or blacklisted from party politics. There was an interview with various delegates and even those who thought someone else should be the candidate they believed they were obligated to vote for Biden.