Dear Washington Representatives, I am a democrat and have voted accordingly... I am pleased to have two strong democrat candidates for the Presidency of the United States of America. After debating time and time again I have concluded that Senator Obama is, by far, the best candidate to represent us in the general elections next fall. Washingtonians too, have spoken loudly to select and support Senator Obama to best represent us next fall and eventually become the next President of the United States of America. In following this very close democratic elections ever, it is fair to conclude that the democratic candidate will eventually be selected by the superdelegates and would respectfully ask you to cast your superdelegate vote according to Washingtonians' overwhelming support for Senator Obama. Sincerely, Dragoje Kirigin

The current Democratic presidential election is both exciting and gravely concerning as it becomes more and more clear that we may reach the national convention in August without a nominee in place. My greatest fear is that the WILL OF THE PEOPLE will be upset by the will of the superdelegates, often who are wheeling and dealing behind closed doors for reasons other than honoring the wishes of their constituents. Given that Obama won this state with 68% of the vote, an overwhelming endorsement by our voters, AT THE VERY LEAST I would expect the superdelegates' support to reflect that same ratio of votes. At best, with such a huge endorsement for Obama, I think there's a good case for the superdelegates getting totally behind the winner of the state. The absolutely worst thing that could happen for the solidarity of this party would be for the superdelegates to choose a candidate who did NOT have the most ELECTED delegates. This outcome would totally destroy the Democratic party and betray what a true democracy stands for. Not only would this create an outrage throughout the country, but the rest of the world would have more evidence that the United States of America preaches one thing but does not act accordingly. If this country is supposed to be "...of the people, by the people and for the people," it would be unconscionable to let power brokers undo the will of the people. Please give my position serious consideration and ensure that the actions of the superdelegates represent the principles on which this country was founded.

(The following is a letter i have sent to as many of Washington State's "superdelegates" as possible).

I am writing as an active and very concerned Democrat concerning the possible actions of super delegates in this year’s presidential primaries. As I am sure you are aware, each nation-wide super delegate’s vote will count for more than 9400 “regular” party member’s vote. I am writing this letter to each of Washington’s super delegates, no matter their endorsements and no matter if they, as of yet, remain uncommitted.
I am dismayed by this super delegate rule. Period. To say my vote and every other vote at the polls and/in caucuses could mean nothing, because of party wrangling, is nothing short of taking the democracy out of the word Democrat. We are not a government, nor a party, that is meant to be based on hierarchies of any kind. To be quite blunt, this seems akin to a Karl Rove, Dick Cheney, and George Bush kind of ploy. As party officers are not publicly elected officials, and god knows I had no say in the matter, they do not represent my views apart from basic precepts that I hold familiarly with the Democratic Party. Party officials and holders of public office are “civilians” just as much as anyone else when it comes time for their votes to count when choosing a Democratic presidential candidate. Delegates are chosen in our caucus by their peers and we are to represent the decision of our peers. I believe the very idea of “super-delegates” is flawed.
I would encourage the so-called “super delegates” to likewise vote according to the proportionate vote the party of the Democrats agreed upon and adhered to in our statewide caucuses. Indeed, all statewide caucuses or primaries across this country.
I have heard the argument that super delegates are to be representatives of the Party Itself; that is, to vote in a way so a Democratic President can be seated. Well, if I’m not mistaken, anyone registered as a Democrat and voting for a Democrat has that very idea in mind as well. It’s kind of the point for voting as a Democrat, to hopefully have a Democratic candidate that can take the White House away from the current misbegotten administration.
I want my vote, and any other person's vote,to count proportionate to the results of the actual caucuses, regardless if I voted in the minority or majority, NOT proportionate to the whims and wiles of super delegates.
Thank You for your consideration of this matter. Be well.

Dwight Johnson
Aberdeen, WA