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I really dont know what to do about the results of the hearing. It is very unsettling to me already that the democratic party actually considered the thought of stripping someones right to vote regardless of the "rules." Yes, I am a Clinton supporter but would feel the same way if I was a supporter for Obama or even McCain. The very thought of removing someones right to vote or any other rights really disturbs me. This party is almost to thirsty for power when it does things like this. I am really considering becoming an Independent. Of course I would still vote Democratic principals, but I don't know that I can feel good about belonging to a party that does this to its own people. Of course it doesn't matter because its not the general election right? WRONG! Anyway, I found this article on Cnn.com. I was glued to the tv watching all this in disbelief. The comments to the story really got me thinking. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/01/angry-clinton-supporters-tell-party-leaders-lets-go-mccain/#comments
I was sitting here wondering how change works. Obama says that he is here to change the face of politics. How exactly does he plan on doing that? Its not a new idea, many before him ran on the same premise. If change is to happen, then it has to happen from the bottom up. The house and the senate are the place for change right? The president does not write change, he can only sign it. If Obama was serious about his vision of change don't you think we would have seen some legislation supporting his vision? To me, hes just another politician buying votes with empty notes.
You know I just now looked on CNN and was looking at the actual numbers for MI and FL. They could have this settled easily. Even though Obama was not on the ticket in Michigan, there is a column that says uncommitted. I believe that would go for Obama. There are 156 delegates in Michigan. Clinton won 55% of that vote and the uncommitted took 40%. In Florida there are 210 delegates. Clinton took 50% and Obama took 33%. Why don't they just leave it at that and seat the delegates. It wont cost the two states any extra money or the convention and more of a head ache or time. Im not really seeing the big deal here honestly. Hillary would end up taking both states anyway. Then we can move on to the rest of the primaries with no worries about either of those states.
I was asked by a group that I belong to do a couple of things to help out Clinton.
I have contributed already to Clinton, actually broke a rule of mine doing that. I always donate to the DNC, but never to a candidate. Why, I dont know...thats just me. Secondly, I wrote a letter to Howard Dean in the area of Florida and Michigan. I would like to make calls on behalf of Clinton, but I don't think people would appreciate calls after 9. Anyway, this is pretty much my views on those two states:
I am writing to tell you that I think it is unfair that both the voters of the states of Florida and Michigan are going unheard. This is a VERY undemocratic act. All the candidates agreed not to campaign in Florida and they held that promise. I believe that Floridas primary should count and be awarded to Hillary Clinton. Since the ballot in Michigan was not complete I believe that state should hold another primary or another caucus to determine the winner. Either way, it is a shame to the Democratic party to turn its back on anyone in this country. If you wish to continue on this path, I think that you should give back all donations given to the DNC by people of these two states. I also believe that you owe the rest of the country an apology for your actions. I have always been a huge fan for Howard Dean. Please don't let that support go to waste. Thank you
I have contributed already to Clinton, actually broke a rule of mine doing that. I always donate to the DNC, but never to a candidate. Why, I dont know...thats just me. Secondly, I wrote a letter to Howard Dean in the area of Florida and Michigan. I would like to make calls on behalf of Clinton, but I don't think people would appreciate calls after 9. Anyway, this is pretty much my views on those two states:
I am writing to tell you that I think it is unfair that both the voters of the states of Florida and Michigan are going unheard. This is a VERY undemocratic act. All the candidates agreed not to campaign in Florida and they held that promise. I believe that Floridas primary should count and be awarded to Hillary Clinton. Since the ballot in Michigan was not complete I believe that state should hold another primary or another caucus to determine the winner. Either way, it is a shame to the Democratic party to turn its back on anyone in this country. If you wish to continue on this path, I think that you should give back all donations given to the DNC by people of these two states. I also believe that you owe the rest of the country an apology for your actions. I have always been a huge fan for Howard Dean. Please don't let that support go to waste. Thank you
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