To: Kansas superdelegates
Kansas superdelegates: Let the voters decide
Let the voters decide. Pledge to support the candidate who gets the most pledged delegate votes at the Democratic National Convention.
You have the power to restore our faith in the party and our elections by pledging your support to the candidate chosen by the people. Please send a loud message to Washington, Democratic party leaders, and the voters of Kansas that our elections aren't decided with favors, campaign donations, and political appointments. We need your support if we're going to advance the causes of social justice, income equality, and responsible governance. We can't do it alone. Please help us fight for democratic values by pledging your support to the candidate with the most pledged delegates at the Democratic National Convention.
Why is this important?
I am a veteran of the United States Army. While serving with the 172nd Stryker Brigade in Mosul, Iraq, my unit and I helped make Iraq's first national elections safe and fair. I saw thousands of Iraqis brave threats from criminals and terrorists because they knew their vote was a crucial step to securing a peaceful future for their country.
As an English composition instructor at a community college, I've witnessed almost the exact opposite attitude from my students. Of my 40+ students this year, two plan on voting. They don't believe their vote counts, especially when they're informed about the billions spent financing campaigns and the realities of the electoral college and Democratic party superdelegates.