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The Role of Superdelegates in the Democratic Race It's widely viewed that the Democratic presidential nominee may be decided by the party's superdelegates. Democratic strategist Tad Devine talks about the origins of superdelegates and how a protracted Democratic presidential nomination contest could affect the party's chances in the general election.

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The Role of Superdelegates in the Democratic Race

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The Role of Superdelegates in the Democratic Race

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It's widely viewed that the Democratic presidential nominee may be decided by the party's superdelegates.

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic strategist Tad Devine about the origins of superdelegates. They also discuss how a protracted Democratic presidential nomination contest could affect the party's chances in the general election.