Hawaii Superdelegates: Commit to Bernie Sanders

The Issue

In Hawaii's Democratic Presidential Preference Poll, Hawaii Democrats voted an overwhelming 70% in favor of Bernie Sanders.  However, with one exception, all of Hawaii's superdelegates are either uncommitted or have committed support to Hillary Clinton.  What we ask for is simple: Honor the votes of your constituents.

We realize superdelegates who are uncommitted often do not support a candidate until the national convention, and those who have committed often do not switch until the national convention or until all of the states have voted.  However, given Hawaii's overwhelming 70% support for Bernie Sanders, in order to represent the people of Hawaii, please commit to Bernie Sanders as soon as possible, without waiting for the convention or for other states to vote.  This will show us that you truly represent us, and are willing to do what is right.

It is up to you to decide if you want 70% of Hawaii’s Democrats to stand with you, or against you.  If you do agree to support Bernie, and hopefully soon, we will be pleased to continue to stand behind you as proud members of your electorate. If not, we will find someone who will follow the principles democracy and represent the will of the people. We will also work tirelessly to spread word of your choice to the 70% of Hawaii Democrats who voted for Bernie Sanders.

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The Issue

In Hawaii's Democratic Presidential Preference Poll, Hawaii Democrats voted an overwhelming 70% in favor of Bernie Sanders.  However, with one exception, all of Hawaii's superdelegates are either uncommitted or have committed support to Hillary Clinton.  What we ask for is simple: Honor the votes of your constituents.

We realize superdelegates who are uncommitted often do not support a candidate until the national convention, and those who have committed often do not switch until the national convention or until all of the states have voted.  However, given Hawaii's overwhelming 70% support for Bernie Sanders, in order to represent the people of Hawaii, please commit to Bernie Sanders as soon as possible, without waiting for the convention or for other states to vote.  This will show us that you truly represent us, and are willing to do what is right.

It is up to you to decide if you want 70% of Hawaii’s Democrats to stand with you, or against you.  If you do agree to support Bernie, and hopefully soon, we will be pleased to continue to stand behind you as proud members of your electorate. If not, we will find someone who will follow the principles democracy and represent the will of the people. We will also work tirelessly to spread word of your choice to the 70% of Hawaii Democrats who voted for Bernie Sanders.

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Deren AshPetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Stephanie Ohigashi
Stephanie Ohigashi
Chair, Democratic Party of Hawaii
Doug Pyle
Doug Pyle
Vice-Chair, Democratic Party of Hawaii
Former U.S. House of Representatives
2 Members
Tulsi Gabbard
Former US House of Representatives - Hawaii-2
K. Mark Takai
Former US House of Representatives - Hawaii-1
David Ige
Former Governor - Hawaii
Brian Schatz
U.S. Senate - Hawaii

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Petition created on March 28, 2016