What The Fact: Why You Keep Hearing About The Delegate Count

The video explains the importance of delegates in the Democratic presidential primary process, highlighting how delegates, rather than votes, determine the nominee. It details the role of super delegates and the significance of the 15% threshold in primaries. Using Alabama as an example, it illustrates how delegates are allocated. The video also contrasts Democratic and Republican delegate rules and discusses the potential for contested conventions.

Discuss the impact of state-level voting on delegate allocation.

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What were the outcomes of the Democratic primaries in Alabama, and how did they affect delegate distribution?

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Why might a contested convention occur, and what factors contribute to it?

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