The delegates come from the grass roots which have been heavily infiltrated by tea party activists and sincere conservatives. The parties have always selected their own candidates. Anyone can be a delegate. Find out the rules for your state and step up to the plate. I am a precinct chair and 2 years ago, I sent out 160 engraved invitations (at my own expense) to primary voters and only 5 Republicans showed up at the precinct caucus. This year no one but I showed up. . . guess who I nominated to be our delegate? Get informed and get involved instead of whining.
Self-government requires participation. If you don’t want to be dictated to by the party, be the party!
Am not whining. Was part of my local org but dirty tricks and backstabbing was norm so I stopped.
What state are you from?