Exciting Update: New Hampshire Democrats are set to make a splash at the upcoming Democratic National Convention, thanks to a recent decision by the national party's rules committee. Despite a bit of drama over the timing of their primary, the state is sending a full delegation, including 25 pledged delegates and nine superdelegates, to the convention.
Here's the scoop: Initially, there was a clash between New Hampshire and the national party regarding the primary schedule. The Democrats nationally wanted to shake things up, giving more diverse states an early say in the nomination process. This meant South Carolina was supposed to take the lead as the first primary, replacing New Hampshire. However, New Hampshire, sticking to its state law, insisted on holding its primary first.
In a rebellious move, New Hampshire Democrats went ahead with their state-run primary in January, even though it wasn't recognized by the DNC. This meant the results didn't count for delegate allocation, and President Joe Biden skipped campaigning there. Interestingly, both Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson, two notable challengers to Biden, still participated in the state's primary, which, according to DNC rules, made them ineligible for the party-run process later on.
Fast forward a few months, with Biden's nomination in the bag, the national party has found a compromise. They've agreed to recognize New Hampshire's delegation, ensuring the state's voice is heard at the convention, while sticking to their decision not to acknowledge the earlier noncompliant primary. So, it's a win-win for everyone, with New Hampshire Democrats ready to join the convention in full force!
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