With the implementation of the superdelegate system, the democratic party has assured that the nomination process is grossly and blatantly un-democratic. The system has been designed to keep the establishment in power and wholly suppress the voice of the voter and disregard the will of the voter. In the case of elected officials that pledge their vote to a candidate that did not win the popular vote in the democratic primary/caucus of their respective states or districts, they are unapologetically disregarding the voices of the very constituents that voted them in office and that they claim to represent. With the growing evidence of election fraud during the primaries in numerous states, it appears Hillary Clinton may not have even won the majority of pledge delegates.

This unprecedented political cycle threatens to destroy the credibility and influence of the Democratic party entirely. Poll after poll shows Donald Trump leading Hillary Clinton not only nationally, but in crucial swing states. With the constant inundation of negative press regarding her indiscretions that is sure to continue over the next few months, her numbers will only continue to dwindle, further increasing Donald Trump’s lead and widening the gap. Yet the vast majority of superdelegates have remained steadfast in their pledge to support Clinton. If Trump wins the presidential election, the fault lies not on those that have chosen to follow their conscience and not vote for Clinton, but squarely on those who voted to nominate such an overwhelmingly unelectable candidate.

These same national polls have consistently shown Bernie Sanders would win over Trump in the general election, in many instances, by double digits. Sanders also maintains the overwhelming majority support of the 42% of registered independents, a contingency whose vote is crucial to win the general election. That is why superdelegates must put their personal preferences aside, and for the good of the party as well as the country, regardless of whom they initially pledged to support, vote for Bernie Sanders at the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

If superdelegates choose to ignore this irrefutable truth and vote for the nominee that appears more and more likely destined to fail, we the people, will make our own pledges, to combat this inherently rigged system. By vowing to withdraw any and all support from our representatives that chose to ignore what is best for their constituents and the country. This support includes but is not limited to campaign contributions, volunteering, and of course voting. We pledge to move our votes, support, time, and financial contributions to elect officials that put their constituents over their own personal or political ambitions. Please consider all of this when casting your vote next week, as the fate of the democratic party, as well as the fate of your own political futures, lies in the balance.

Arian Soro

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