There is a lot of concern about how this election is going to wrap-up, and a lot of people have been discussing the possibility that this will end up being decided in smoke-filled rooms by super delegates. My personal concern is that for each of these super delegates there is some exchange going on for the endorsements. I would like to think that each endorsement is made based on what the super delegate thinks is best for the country, but I have a hard time accepting that across the board.
So, I propose that we shine some light on the 'quid pro quo' process for trying to engage superdelegates. One of Obama's key strengths is in grass roots organizing and small donation fundraising. As local citizens, we should be contacting the super delegates in our states, many of whom are local congressman who are up for reelection in November, and offer to work for them if they support Obama in the primary. Let them know of the other volunteers in your neighborhood who will also help them get reelected if they show some leadership in endorsing Barack Obama. Let them know about the fact that there are new Democratic activists who have given money to a candidate and will look to do so again if they have reason to be inspired.
The Obama campaign may not want everyone chasing superdelegates, but I am talking about getting involved and supporting those that are leading the way towards improving, even reforming our Democratic party. The fundraising alone may be enough to make them think twice about an offer of a beauracratic position in a Clinton administration.
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