Questions underlying the MI and FL primaries drama
Before I decide for myself how the delegates should be split, I need
better background. Now, I am tired of listening to posters—on both
sides—shoot their mouths off. I will decide my own opinion, but I want facts first:
Rules:
A.) Number your answers. You can quote the question, too.
B.) Answer only questions for which you have facts. If you don't cite a credible, factual source, you are speculating and I will discount your information until you prove it.
C.) You may NOT discuss here how the delegates should/will be split—do so in OTHER threads.
Questions
1. Why did the DNC decide that MI and FL could not move their primaries up, but that Iowa, NH, and SC could? (Apparently, all three moved up several days, ahead of DNC sanctioned dates.) Didn't the DNC know it was going to disenfranchise voters by creating and enforcing such rules?
2. Why did Edward and Obama voluntarily remove their names from Michigan's ballot? What evidence is there that it was or was not political maneuvering? Why should we believe that it was 100.00% to punish Michigan?
3. Why didn't Obama and Edwards ALSO remove from Florida's ballot? What made it okay to stay on Florida's ballot, but not Michigan's?
4. Why did Clinton decide to keep her name on Michigan's ballot contrary to her opponents' decisions? What did she actually say, verbatim, about whether or not Michigan should count BEFORE the primary?
5. What rules, if any, did Clinton break with regard to MI and FL? Cite both the rule and the infraction.
6. What rules, if any, did Obama break with regard to MI and FL? Cite both the rule and the infraction.
7. Is it possible that some people who voted "Uncommitted" in Michigan actually had no preference?
8. What are the established rules for translating "Uncommitted" primary votes into delegates?
Rules:
A.) Number your answers. You can quote the question, too.
B.) Answer only questions for which you have facts. If you don't cite a credible, factual source, you are speculating and I will discount your information until you prove it.
C.) You may NOT discuss here how the delegates should/will be split—do so in OTHER threads.
Questions
1. Why did the DNC decide that MI and FL could not move their primaries up, but that Iowa, NH, and SC could? (Apparently, all three moved up several days, ahead of DNC sanctioned dates.) Didn't the DNC know it was going to disenfranchise voters by creating and enforcing such rules?
2. Why did Edward and Obama voluntarily remove their names from Michigan's ballot? What evidence is there that it was or was not political maneuvering? Why should we believe that it was 100.00% to punish Michigan?
3. Why didn't Obama and Edwards ALSO remove from Florida's ballot? What made it okay to stay on Florida's ballot, but not Michigan's?
4. Why did Clinton decide to keep her name on Michigan's ballot contrary to her opponents' decisions? What did she actually say, verbatim, about whether or not Michigan should count BEFORE the primary?
5. What rules, if any, did Clinton break with regard to MI and FL? Cite both the rule and the infraction.
6. What rules, if any, did Obama break with regard to MI and FL? Cite both the rule and the infraction.
7. Is it possible that some people who voted "Uncommitted" in Michigan actually had no preference?
8. What are the established rules for translating "Uncommitted" primary votes into delegates?
