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Florida and Michigan Re-vote?
I just want to make sure I completely understand this. Florida and Michigan both chose to go against the DNC rules. (Yes, I realize the GOP controls the Florida legislature, but I also know that the dems did not vote against moving up the primary.) At the time they made this choice, they were completely aware of the consequences - losing their delegate seats at the convention. And while it is unfortunate for those voters that went to the polls, they too were aware that the delegates would not be seated.
So now, rather than deal with the consequences of their choice, they get TWO primaries?
I think this society already has a shortage of accountability; people aren't very good at taking the consequences of their decisions. It's a small wonder when this is the example set by our fearless leaders.
Comments (3)
And, they will be MORE relevant because of it.
Just say NO.
March 13, 2008 1:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
Just a point to bring out here.
Florida hasn't voted for a Democrat in the GE in 30 years. Yes, it was close in 2000, but the fact remains that they haven't and Sen. McCain is very strong in FL.
Michigan hasn't voted for a Republican in the GE since Ronald Reagan and there's no great movement afoot that I've seen/heard of (and I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong) that will upset that this time around.
Spending time, money and press on this seems counterproductive when there are substantive issues which need that time, money and press.
March 13, 2008 2:08 PM | Reply | Permalink
Don’t try to inject rational here, all that counts is HRC’s almighty delegate count.
Beg, borrow or steal...
March 13, 2008 2:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
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