Nebraska Elect Delegates to National Convention: A little drama, but all good in the end

The Nebraska Democratic Party held their convention this weekend to select individuals for the Democratic National Convention in Denver. There was of course official business such as selecting language for the platform of issues the Nebraska Democrats stand for as well as electing officers for the next two years on the convention agenda.

But the real reason the turnout was at a record high of 800 attendees at the state convention was because this was the moment where Nebraska Democrats were electing the individuals to represent our state in Denver.

For many it was a disappointing weekend in the sense that over 800 individuals were in attendance, over 400 wanted to go to Denver, but there were only 25 spots available (plus 4 alternate spots). This is of course, in addition to the now infamous 6 Superdelegates that were already assigned to party officers and leaders.

In total, Nebraska is sending 31 delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver with 4 alternates (these are the people clearly hoping someone can’t make the trip to Denver so they can fill their shoes on the floor of the convention hall).

The question many young people had at the state convention was just how many young people under the age of 35 will actually get to go to Denver?

Find out the answer at: think.mtv.com/janeflemingkleeb