Several other favorite son candidates had delegates interested in their nomination, although they were seen as having less of a chance of gaining the nomination.
In general, delegates represent interest groups rather than places: in Guangdong, 36percentt represent workers, peasants and other laborers, 21percentt represent the interests of Communist Party cadres, 22percentt represent intellectuals, and so on.
In many ways, their activities amount to a parallel convention, one in which access to elected officials, party leaders and delegates provides corporations, interest groups and lobbyists a chance to advance their causes as the party goes about its official business nearby.
In his acceptance speech today, Mr. Nader told delegates that corporate interests have virtually strangled the ability of government to represent ordinary citizens, pushing them away from politics.
Random selection likely would be the best method for ensuring a truly representative body and for shielding delegates against special-interest influence.
The meeting involved delegates with primary interests in documenting the past, understanding the present and predicting the future of the marine environment.
What I discovered may be of interest to delegates, outside agitators, media vultures and other visitors.
Even delegates who had no interest in Paul talked about the difference between pledges and felt affection.
Conversely, for the choice of the HQ hotel, it is important how close this is to general sites of interest for delegates.
