DNC members spooked by Bernie Sanders discuss returning power to superdelegates

Published February 1, 2020 12:37am ET



Whispers among members of the Democratic National Committee suggest there is growing anxiety about the rise of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Roughly half a dozen DNC members have quietly discussed reversing historic reforms that reduced the outsize influence of unpledged delegates, known as superdelegates, before the party picks its nominees for president and vice president this summer, according to Politico.

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