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Democratic Primaries

MineralMan

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5. OK. Thanks.

Reply to George II (Reply #4)

Thu Mar 12, 2020, 11:08 AM

Mar 2020

I have not looked at the convention rules this year. They are not finalized until the convention votes on the rules.

Biden currently has 901 delegates, according to:

https://www.thegreenpapers.com/P20/D

Sanders has 737, according to the same source.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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What about Delegates Pledged to Candidates Who Have Withdrawn? [View all] MineralMan Mar 2020 OP

I'm embarrassed that I don't know the rules in Washington State bluedye33139 Mar 2020 #1

The rules are basically the same in all states. 15% or more of the vote is needed MineralMan Mar 2020 #2

Candidates with pledged delegates generally release them at the convention. hedda_foil Mar 2020 #7

These withdrawn candidates cannot put their name into nomination Gothmog Mar 2020 #11

They need 15% of the vote for delegates. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #3

I think they have the option of releasing them before the initial ballot or retaining them..... George II Mar 2020 #4

OK. Thanks. MineralMan Mar 2020 #5

Biden will pass 1991 by may.nt. drray23 Mar 2020 #6

Sanders would probably drop out after March 17 unless he is masochistic NCProgressive Mar 2020 #8

Well, I hope he does just that. MineralMan Mar 2020 #9

All candidates including withdrawn candidates have approval rights over their delegates Gothmog Mar 2020 #10

Thanks for that info! MineralMan Mar 2020 #12