Live updates: Harris has support from enough Democratic delegates to become presidential nominee, AP survey finds
Live updates: Harris has support from enough Democratic delegates to become presidential nominee, AP survey finds
More than 1,150 pledged delegates have told The Associated Press or announced that they plan to support Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention.
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Republican Donald Trump, according to an Associated Press survey.
We all need to pray for ranked choice voting
Let's also do something that will actually help achieve it.
Absolutely. What are you doing?
Some guidance for others: Talk to your city council about updating their voting system and amending your city charter to implement RCV. Spread awareness and educate your community. Find your local RCV advocate group and support them. Partner with other local coalitions looking to improve democracy. Remember than RCV is a non-partisan reform. Everybody benefits.
The only problem is that RCV has basically bipartisan opposition in stronghold states. You see it being blocked in red southern states, but it also failed to pass in Massachusetts, which is as blue as they come.
RCV makes it likelier that the currently prevailing party ends up as the #2 vote on more people's ballots (i.e. eliminating the need for "vote blue no matter who") and that threatens their overall presence in government, so they do whatever they can to stall efforts to implement RCV.
Yeah nobody in power wants it. Really shines a light on who really wants democracy. Spoiler: it’s not any major red or blue politicians.
That was remarkably fast.
There are two camps of Democrats:
- The ones who want a very open fresh nomination process to emphasize the differences between their party as good faith across in picking their candidate when compared to the GOP.
- The ones who want the process done ASAP so the focus can turn to fund raising and campaigning, because they feel Harris is the natural and best candidate.
The Obamas fall into the first camp. I don't think they are anti-Harris. They just want to ensure as much transparency as possible.
I don't think either camp is wrong. They both have their merits. But the group who want the nomination process done and dusted as soon as possible are clearly in the majority.
I think you're right, and it sucks. Especially when Harris has managed to boost donations by $81 mil in less than 48 hours.
People who vote Democrat want openness and accountability, and if the DNC shortchanges them they will have squandered the chance to win BIG.
Hopefully the ethical group come out on top.
Almost like it was planned!
Excellent now the race really heats up!