So You Want To Be A Superdelegate

Not including Florida and Michigan, there are 795 total Democratic superdelegates by whom the nominees are trying to be endorsed . This consists of 719 regular superdelegates and 76 unpledged add-ons. You should note that Democrats Abroad that are superdelegates get 1/2 vote each, so there are actually 799 superdelegates casting 795 votes).

Check out the Selection Rules straight from the Democratic Party:

UNPLEDGED AND PLEDGED PARTY LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIAL DELEGATES

1. The procedure to be used for certifying unpledged party leader and elected official delegates is as follows:
   Not later than March 1, 2008, the Secretary of the Democratic National Committee shall officially confirm to each State Democratic Chair the names of the following unpledged delegates who legally reside in their respective state and who shall be recognized as part of their state’s delegation unless any such member has publicly expressed support for the election of, or has endorsed, a presidential candidate of another political party;
   
   1. The individuals recognized as members of the DNC (as set forth in Article Three, Sections 2 and 3 of the Charter of the Democratic Party of the United States); and,
   
   
   2. The Democratic President and the Democratic Vice President of the United States, if applicable; and,
   
   
   3. All Democratic members of the United States House of Representatives and all Democratic members of the United States Senate; and,
   
   
   4. The Democratic Governor, if applicable; and,
   
   
   5. All former Democratic Presidents, all former Democratic Vice Presidents, all former Democratic Leaders of the U.S. Senate, all former Democratic Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives and Democratic Minority Leaders, as applicable, and all former Chairs of the Democratic National Committee

We'll be keeping a close eye on the activities of the fabled Superdelegates in the coming weeks and months to monitor changes in allegiances and potential shake-up's in the Party. Check out a great site for information concerning all things Superdelegate at www.demconwatch.blogspot.com.