technically i wouldn't say they're rewarding cheaters.
they're simply not punishing them.
i personaly think it's stupid to have the same few states always get the early votes.
after the first few, most candidates will drop out,
most of the country never gets to vote on the whole field of choices,
only Iowa and New Hampshire.
it should rotate,
or at least all be much closer together.

i think everyone knew the states would still be seated at the convention.
they represent a lot of people who the democrats don't want to upset.
they don't want to chance democratic voters staying home, or voting non-democrat.

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