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- noun Plural form of
delegate .
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Examples
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The Clinton narrative can be maintained -- but only if their falling further behind in delegates is not reported or is at the least cast into doubt for a news cycle, or two or three news cycles.
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The Clinton narrative can be maintained -- but only if their falling further behind in delegates is not reported or is at the least cast into doubt for a news cycle, or two or three news cycles.
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Sen. Obama's lead in delegates is small and largely due to well-organized but small cadres of supporters in caucus states, which are not good indicators of general elections or the preferences of more casual voters.
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I think the seating of half the delegates is the fairest option available.
Blitzer: Could the DNC move the goalposts this weekend? 2008
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Still, she trailed him in delegates, which is the standard by which the nominee is chosen.
Obama Wants Full Voting Rights for Florida and Michigan Delegates - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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Seating half the delegates is the obvious compromise I believe the DNC will make and 2118 will be the new number of required delegates.
Blitzer: Could the DNC move the goalposts this weekend? 2008
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Not seating their delegates is a SCAM by the left wing of the party and it will come back to haunt them.
Blitzer: Hold new Florida, Michigan primaries in August? 2008
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Still, she trailed him in delegates, which is the standard by which the nominee is chosen.
Obama Wants Full Voting Rights for Florida and Michigan Delegates - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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At best it is a draw or tie and the delegates should be apportioned to the votes cast, with Obama receiving the delegates from the 40% uncommitted vote.
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As I was unopposed, I was allowed to make a two-minute acceptance speech, in which I called the delegates' attention to three crucial elections coming in the next few months.
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