A Message to Floridians: The DNC Needs to Hear From You
As Chair of your State Party, I will go before the Rules & Bylaws Committee of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday to fight to preserve Florida's full and diverse representation in the presidential primary process.
Under the Rules, the DNC has the authority to slash the delegate voting power of states that hold unauthorized presidential primaries prior to February 5, 2008, essentially making their votes meaningless. Because the Republican-controlled state Legislature moved our state's primary to January 29, 2008, Florida Democrats may be subject to severe penalties.
On Saturday, we will make our case to the DNC. I'm going to fight to have Florida's votes counted, but in reality, I'm only one out of more than four million Florida Democrats. The DNC really needs to hear from people like you.
Can you take just a few moments to tell the DNC why you believe it should make Florida count? I'm going to take your messages - and your voices in spirit - with me to Washington. The meeting is Saturday morning, so get your comments in by Friday at 5 PM.
Link
As you may recall, we've had success in the past when your voice was heard, such as when Democratic legislators read your comments on the floor of the Florida Senate in the heat of the class-size debate in 2006. We succeeded then because of your support, and I have faith that your action now will help make the difference.
You have the power. Tell DNC Chairman Howard Dean and the Rules & Bylaws Committee how important it is that Florida's votes be counted on January 29. I truly believe they will listen.
Link
Florida Democrats must stand together and demand that our votes be counted. In this discussion, there is nothing more important than making sure that Florida Democrats are not disenfranchised.
Our state has seen far too much of this in the past: the 2000 election debacle, eligible voters purged from the voting rolls based on race, Black voters intimidated at the polls, 18,000 votes vanishing because of touch screen machines in 2006, the list goes on and on.
Send a message right now. There's no time to waste.
Link
Thank you for your continued support and dedication.
Sincerely,
Congresswoman Karen L. Thurman
Chair, Florida Democratic Party
P.S. Send me your comments right now, and be sure to forward this email to your friends, neighbors and families. Please don't put this off. Thank you again.
Link
Link
I personally think it was a screwy rule, but the Republicans in the Florida legislature really forced this controversy. I hope the rules can be amended to allow all Florida's delegates to count, because their state law trumps our party's rules.
I also think that there should be uniform federal election laws covering all aspects of federal elections, rather than giving so much power to states. Until there is federal preemption, this sort of battle of the states will continue to get worse.
?? power to the states...isn't that why we were called the "United" States? LOL.
"Truthfully, I don't live in Florida, but if I did I'd be an activist in trying to get a universal voting system for the state and nation, so that EVERY vote is counted and there would be a paper trail, a receipt, a purple finger for all voters. Come on people, we're one of the greatest nations on earth, let's prove it, it's not that hard. Let's not be afraid of: truth, being truthful, voting, and change. Florida is part of our union, I care about every state in this union and every decision that would effect people residing there; this goes towards our national security, think about that for a minute, then make it right!
Warmly,
Michelle...XOXOXOXOXO"
naw, no kisses and hugs from me unless they count each and every vote!
Link
Mailing Address:
Democratic National Committee
430 S. Capitol St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
Main Phone Number:
202-863-8000
Or, petition Chairman Howard Dean directly at:
Link
All democrats who are fearful of another war bound republican entering the white house should switch parties for the primary and support Ron Paul for the Republican nominee. Ron Paul was the lone Republican voice against the war in Iraq. He was also against the Patriot Act, The National ID Card and is 100% for the Constitution and the civil liberties of all Americans.
Since the Democratic Party in Florida has taken away the Democratic vote in the primary, you can vote for liberty, Freedom and the Constitution and against the War in Iraq. Switch party affiliation for the primaries and vote for Ron Paul to ensure he gets the Florida Republican Nomination
You can view Ron Paul’s writings at Link and see his website at www.ronpaul2008.com.
He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.
Let 2008 be the year the People Restored the Republic.
-Will Pitts