Which Democrat will get Alaska’s superdelegates?

Thu, April 10, 2008
Posted in Alaska News

The tight race to become the Democratic party presidential nominee is putting the party’s super delegates in a powerful position. The 800 or so super delegates are party leaders or elected officials who can choose to support the candidate they like, regardless of each state’s caucus or primary results. It is unlikely Senator Hillary Clinton or Senator Barack Obama will be earn enough regular delegates to win the nomination. And that means super delegates could play a deciding role in choosing a nominee. Alaska has just four super delegates- fewer than almost any other state. So far, two are undecided, one will vote for Obama and the other for Clinton.

Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage

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3 Comments to “Which Democrat will get Alaska’s superdelegates?”

Kristin on April 11, 2008 at 11:02 am

What good are “super delegates” if they do not follow the will of the people? For my money they are immoral and should be done away with.
Kathleen on April 16, 2008 at 11:31 am

I was precinct captain for Obama in Haines. Haines voted 77% for Obama. We had 100 people turn out for the caucus, and over 50% of those were newly registered voters and/or newly registered Democrats. Alaska’s superdelegates should recognize that it is Senator Obama who is going to generate enthusiasm for the Democratic party in Alaska and across the nation. The Clintons should endorse Sen. Obama soon and ensure themselves top posts in the new administration. We need all hands on deck. Alaska’s superdelegates should enthusiastly endorse Sen. Obama–the sooner, the better–for all concerned.

Contact your Alaska superdelegates and let them know what you think.

Patti Higgins, Chair, Alaska Democratic Party, Anchorage
Endorses Hillary Clinton
E-mail: patty [at] alaskademocrats [dot] org

Blake Johnson, First Vice Chair, Alaska Democratic Party, Kenai
Uncommitted
E-mail: blakedemocrat [at] gmail [dot] com

John Davies, National Committee Man, ADP, Fairbanks
Endorses Barack Obama
E-mail: jdavies [at] alaska [dot] net

Cindy Spanyers, National Committee Woman, ADP, Juneau
Uncommitted
E-mail: menno [at] ptialaska [dot] net
Glen Cooper on April 22, 2008 at 8:43 am

We MUST settle on ONE candidate by June 10th; so-called Super Delegates need to be ready to decide as a block in all states who to support. This election is Democrats to lose. We must not wait past mid June to settle and get to work!