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Why wasnt there anybody standing up and complaining then?
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Here is the real deal:

Last winter, both Clinton and Obama deferred to the DNC and agreed not to "campaign or participate" in either election; Obama even removed his name from the Michigan slate. So while Clinton "beat" her rival 50-33 in Florida and trounced "uncommitted" 55-40 in the Great Lakes State, one can't help but suspect that not campaigning and/or not appearing on the ballot somewhat affected Obama's showing--NOT TO MENTION that turnout has a way of declining WHEN VOTERS ARE TOLD that the ELECTION DOESNT MATTER

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I was
By Democrat in Indianapolis, IN May 18th 2008 at 10:27 am EDT
I have relatives in florida and I've heard things from others in michigan let's say obama nor clinton felt these states didn't mean anything. Ok we will go there....So what the people didn't want it that way........and don't you think it is thier choice ..... This is thier life they are the one's losing thier homes and paying high gas price, and so on and so on......Nobody in washington should make such a life decision this is the only time people can try to make a change and vote for the best qualified person to be the president.....GO HILLARY
Re: I was
By shogun-whos the baddest? May 18th 2008 at 10:29 am EDT
I agree it was handled badly, but how can we blame one person for this?
  
maybe it can't be explained
By SPIRITED DONA May 18th 2008 at 10:28 am EDT
how could the dnc not make sure all 50 states have a democratic primary?
  
Re: FL
By shogun-whos the baddest? May 18th 2008 at 10:32 am EDT
Again, this was a political move. When did Hillary after the agreement not to campaign go back and question the ruling?