Because they are often "super delegates" that get to vote in the nominating process. Thus they can disproportionate influence in the nomination.
The presidential nominating process illustrates constitutional change and development because it shows the power of a democracy. Over time the nominating process has changed significantly and gives everyone a chance verses just a certain type of person.
"Both major political parties in the United States select their presidential candidates through a process of primary elections. However, voters do not directly select presidential nominees in these primaries. Instead, they choose delegates from their respective states who will attend a national party convention to nominate a presidential candidate for their party." from thisnation.com
That is an election held by a political party as part of the process of nominating a candidate to represent the party in the presidential election.
The presidential nominating process illustrates constitutional change and development because it shows the power of a democracy. Over time the nominating process has changed significantly and gives everyone a chance verses just a certain type of person.
Each major party's presidential candidate is chosen at its national nominating convention. Delegates from each state, allocated based on their primary or caucus results, gather to select the nominee. The candidate who receives a majority of the delegates' votes wins the nomination. This process varies slightly between parties, but ultimately it involves delegates casting their votes and the candidate with the most support being selected.
citizens vote for delegates in primaries and caucuses and delegates then select the candidate at a national nominating convention
1968 - After Humphrey narrowly lost the 1968 general election to Richard Nixon, reform-minded Democrats forced changes in the nominating process.
It was in 1968 that the Democrats forced significant changes in the nominating process that remain intact today. This happened after the Democratic National Convention.
States with more delegates typically have larger populations, as the number of delegates is partially based on the state's population. Additionally, states with a stronger presence in the political party may also receive more delegates as a way to give them more influence in the nominating process.
Nebraska and Maine... I found this answer at the electoral college FAQ website
The electoral college has absolutely nothing to do with nominating process for US presidential and vice presidential candidates. Each political party controls its own process of nominations limited only by the level of cooperation from each of the states.