Definition of "superdelegate" [superdelegate]

• An elected official or political party leader who attends a presidential nominating convention and who may or may not have made a commitment to vote for a candidate. (noun)

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• "And I'm careful to use the term superdelegate, because there's no such thing in the Democratic constitution, bylaws or history."
• "Might I suggest that instead of changing the total Superdelegate count on your screen, you let us know who the superdelegate is that has made a decesion ....."
• "I'm sure every superdelegate is taking flight off Hillarious sinking ship!!!!! tew funny!"