Fort Worth Star-Telegram logo Fort Worth Star-Telegram 21 months ago

Clinton backer wants Texas system scrapped

AUSTIN -- A key supporter of Sen. Hillary Clinton said Thursday that Texas' confusing primary-caucus hybrid should be scrapped so that delegates to the Democratic National Convention would be awarded based on the popular vote in the state's... Full Article at Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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  1. Our system has just outlived its usefulness ... The way we are doing it is not very democratic.
    SOURCE: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 21 months ago
  2. If the county approves the resolution, it then goes to the state level ... I told them it wouldn't help anything tonight, but it's a start for next time.
    SOURCE: Longview News-Journal 21 months ago
  3. People were clearly motivated to be part of the process ... But because the time it took to vote, the time it took to wait in line for the precinct caucus, the lack of space and the general confusion over the process, many voters today feel disenfranchised.
    SOURCE: Temple Daily Telegram 21 months ago
  4. This is the most exciting election in years, and I love it
    SOURCE: Houston Chronicle 21 months ago
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