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On Saturday, June 7, 2008, Hillary Clinton suspended her historic campaign for President. To her 18 million voters, it may have seemed like an end, but I pledge to make it a beginning… a beginning of a movement to achieve the democratic and just country that Hillary has envisioned for America.

I stand together with Hillary Clinton’s 18 million voters to demand that Senator Obama and the Democratic Party:

    * Bring us together by seating 100% of the Florida and Michigan delegations in Denver with 100% of their votes, allocated in accordance with the popular vote of each state.

    * Bring us together by adopting policies on the Platform Committee that Hillary Clinton has championed.

    * Bring us together through reform of the primary and caucus system to reflect the basic principle of one person/one vote.

    * Bring us together through outspoken denunciation of all gender bias, racism and other forms of discrimination.

    * Bring us together by fairly and respectfully including Hillary and her supporters at the Democratic National Convention in Denver by, among other things, placing her name in nomination for President, conducting a roll call vote, and providing her a prominent speaking role during prime time on August 26th, the 88th anniversary of women’s suffrage.

I own my vote. It does not belong to any party. It does not belong to any candidate. It does not belong to any mob that would impose its will on me. Only I can decide how to use my vote, and I can decide based on any criteria I choose. Therefore I pledge not to give my vote to anyone who does not earn it.

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Reader Comments
  
I, too
By Woman at Large Jun 29th 2008 at 10:33 am EDT
own my vote and make the same pledge. 5 stars!
  
Mike W,
By Michelle K. Jun 29th 2008 at 10:50 am EDT
I am with you 100% on this! Bravo!!!
Re: Mike W,
By Michelle K. Jun 29th 2008 at 11:01 am EDT
My husband signed the pledge, too!
  
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Excellent Mike W!
By SciBlue Jun 29th 2008 at 10:52 am EDT
I signed their pledge also!
  
Own my vote?
By Democrat in Gastonia, NC Jun 29th 2008 at 10:53 am EDT
I dont think we own our votes, we are entrusted to care for them until we release them by using them. I cant cling to my vote as if it were a bargaining tool in a hostage negotiation. Its a delicate and treasured thing which gains more power once it is shared and used. I understand the frustration as a Hillary supporter I too am concerned and frustrated, but I will release my vote and add it to the common good by electing a democrat. he may not have been my first choice, but the ideals and beleifs of our party must be captured once again on the national stage. 4 more years of republican rule, now that would be a grave missuse of our vote. Good luck with the reforms, we do need them, but be careful not to throw the baby out with the bath-water!
Re: Own my vote?
By Michelle K. Jun 29th 2008 at 11:02 am EDT
I respectfully disagree. I OWN my own vote.
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I DO
By DeeDee Obama-Biden 08 Jun 29th 2008 at 11:05 am EDT
I do own my vote regardless of who it's for I own it.
  
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Re: Excellent list of concerns Hillary supporters have.
By wantedfairness Jun 29th 2008 at 2:32 pm EDT
I own my vote.

I am not like sheep blindly following anyone.

I think its time to demand representatives do their job NOT claim victory using money, using entitlement nor false premises.

They have to earn the privilege. And when they don't they merit not applause nor blind approval.

Lately Dean, Pelosi and Reid have done little to merit approval, instead my disdain. Its time for real change. Clean house. Don't count on a vote when you do not live up to why you were given that privilege.