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The Democratic Delegate System
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The corona virus has caused wide- spread hysteria amongst U.S. citizens thanks to the media. Every week we are seeing new developments of this urgency. Those with masks will have to decide for themselves how safe they feel when wearing the masks.
What this means for students is that it’s good practice to be more mindful in pro- tecting one’s rights, health, and the body.
There’s an increased necessity to live cleaner and healthier. Depending on how threatened one feels by this virus, precau- tions will be taken in higher degrees.
The government designated Riverside as an initial destination for Wuhan govern- ment workers. Anyone who is afraid is justified in feeling fear.
Students that want to protect themselves may want to wear masks, inside and outside the classroom.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states surgical masks, formally known as “N95 Respirators,” are used to reduce the wearer’s risk of inhal- ing hazardous airborne particles (includ- ing infectious agents), gases or vapors.
When properly fitted and worn, minimal leakage occurs around the edges of the mask when the user inhales, which means almost all of the air is directed through the filter. The mask may perform its job, how- ever its effectiveness has been denounced by the CDC’s U.S. Surgeon General. In a recent tweet he explicitly states:
It is true a mask may help make it harder to touch the nose or mouth, but it’s import- ant to keep in mind that’s not the primary function of the mask. If the goal is to avoid touching the mouth or the eyes, there are alternatives such as gloves, bandanas, any similar shaped cloth. Masks could then be saved for the hospitals that may However there are risks involved when wearing a mask. The wearer can cause paranoia in other students, or draw unwanted attention. Nevertheless if it achieves the feeling of security and in- creased protection, that is a good enough justification.
If a student feels sick, he should talk with a doctor. It’s important not to feel obligated to go to school at the cost of wearing a mask. See if the teacher can excuse the absence. However, a student should not feel entitled to miss school at the first sign of a slight sickness.
Carefully look at the direction of this epidemic. As new developments arise, new information about the situation may surface.
On Amazon, the cost of masks have nearly tripled. One box of 50 masks on a brand name product is now $70 which used to cost around $15-$25.
Perhaps the most productive effort would be to form your own opinion and plan of action on how to deal with this epidemic, and not be swayed by the media and alarmist headlines. The last thing a student should want is to suffer from paranoia.
Take everything seen in the media with a grain of salt. Students are encouraged to use their better judgement in protecting their health and body. Be on the lookout for Chaffey emails and text notifications with updates regarding the severity of the virus.
The Democratic Delegate System: A Simple Guide to a Complex Process Written by: Eric Spencer Layout Design by: Katie Priest
For a Democratic candidate to receive the presidential nomination- On the first ballot at the Democratic National Convention they must garner 1,991 of a possible 3,979 pledged delegates. If no candidate wins an outright majority, even if they win a plurality, the convention will be contested and voting will go to a second ballot. At that point an extra 771 delegates, known as superdelegates will come into play. On the second ballot, a candidate must win a majority of the new 4,750 possible delegates.
Pledged Delegates– The statepedged delegates consist of state and local elected leaders within the Democratic Party: mayors, state representatives, etc. Each state has a certain number of pledged delegates to award to a candidate and are expected to pledge their votes based on the outcome of the primary election results of their state. However, they are not obligated to do this, and barring any conflicting individual state rules, can effectively cast their vote to any candidate of their choice at the Democratic National Convention.
Superdelegates– These are made up of congresspeople, governors, senators and former presidents; but the vast majority of superdelegates are made up of the Democratic National Committee elites. These delegates can freely vote for any candidate they choose.
The public doesn’t really decide the nominee.”
If a candidate drops out, what happens to their pledged delegates?– If a candidate that has pledged delegates drops out of the race, the Democratic National Committee has said these delegates should “vote their conscience” even though the candidate that dropped out may have endorsed one of the remaining candidates. This means that, again barring any conflicting individual state rules, these delegates are free to vote for any candidate they choose at the convention. race, Warren, Bloomberg, Buttigieg, Klobuchar and Gabbard still hold 159 pledged delegates following Super Tuesday. This means that the chances of Sanders or Biden obtaining an outright majority has been greatly diminished, and the chances of a contested convention is now very high.
The New York Times recently spoke to 93 superdelegates, of those, 84 said they would risk intra-party damage to oppose Sanders if he enters the convention with just a plurality.
If this is still confusing, Democratic Party operative and former State Representative from South Carolina, Anton Gunn summed up the process in his statements on MSNBC recently when he said,
Changes to the superdelegate system– Prior to the 2020 presidential election, superdelegates were guaranteed a vote on the first ballot. In 2020, superdelegates will only come into play if the convention is contested and the nomination goes to a second ballot, meaning if no candidate wins an outright majority of the pledged delegates, then superdelegates will be allowed to cast their votes.
There were only two candidates in 2016 that won pledged delegates so it was inevitable that one of the candidates would win a majority of pledged delegates going into the convention. Although Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are the only two viable candidates left in the 2020
Your Road map To November
Written by: Katie Priest @mxkatie Layout Design by: Katie Priest
1.
Check Your Registration
Make sure your name, address, and county are correct. Also make sure your party preference is correct.
3.
Get an Absentee Ballot
If yu are not going to be in town when the election rolls around, register for an absentee ballot.
5.
Find Your Nearest Polling Place
Don’t get lost on election day, go on your local county’s website and locate your polling place.
Register To Vote
It only takes two minutes and all you need is your state issued I.D. and the last four digits of your social security number. This secures your spot to vote in the next election. In the State of California you can register online!
2.
Set a Reminder to Vote
The Election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Set a reminder on your phone so you don’t forget to vote and have your voice heard!
