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[–] pepepepepe 2 points -1 points (+1|-2) ago 

The GOP has a similar system. This is not a partisan issue. Trump's enjoying the lead he has because the establishment idiots are splitting their votes, whereas Hillary's the only establishment Democrat. If it was a dead heat between Trump and one candidate, you'd be hearing a lot more about this happening to him as well.

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[–] facepaint [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I was curious so I checked the GOP listing.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/republican_delegate_count.html

It does not show superdelegates like the DNC listing does.

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[–] diesel4420 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

You're right. Only Democrats have the Super Delegates. Source.

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[–] DietCokehead1 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Exactly. Thank you!

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[–] pepepepepe ago 

I'll concede that there are fewer of them and they are limited in their power compared to DNC superdelegates, and that the GOP has certainly put a leash on them, but the concept of two-tier delegation systems exists in both parties and they both exist to stop outsider candidates and reward party loyalty.