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Should Florida and Michigan Have Do-Over Primaries?
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March 6, 2008 -- Posted by Catherine Morgan Let me just start with this...Is there some way to "impeach" Howard Dean as the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC)? This whole situation is 100% his Why should the rest of the country care whether or not Florida and Michigan voters are disenfranchised? Well, let me tell you. In less than a year, Democrats need to win the general election, or McCain will end up in the White House. Need I say more? I don't care how they do it, but the DNC better fix this problem before it is really too late. I recommend all Democrats contact the DNC and voice their opinion on this issue. You can use their contact form or you can call them at 202-863-8000. This isn't just a Florida/Michigan problem, this is a problem for every Democrat in this country. Take a stand. Insist that all votes be counted. This is the United States of America, we pride ourselves on our ability to conduct fair elections, and we DO NOT disenfranchise our citizens. From The Wall Street Journal... With no end in sight for the Democratic nomination fight, the past 24 hours have brought on a new round of debate over what to do about Michigan and Florida, including discussion of holding a second round of nominating contests to award the two states' delegates. From Kay B Day at Covering Florida - Dems Stuck In Punish Mode Over Florida Primary Dean's missing the boat on the importance of the legislative system, something that doesn't come as a surprise to anyone who's observed him over the years. The Florida Senate passed legislation enabling the earlier primary. The Florida House voted 118-0 to do the same—in May, 2007. Maybe next time we want to pass a law in the Sunshine State we better check with Howard Dean first? Also See: From Crooks and Liars WizBang Blue From CNN Political Ticker The Huffington Post The Buzz: Florida Politics Don Surber - I Tried To Warn Them The Reality About Legitimacy What do you think about all of this? |
Rose S.
Sunday March 16, 2008, 12:16 PM
i have a solution....with all the millions of dollars already spent on elections, primaries, caucases, tv ads...it will probably exceed a billion dollars talling up all the Republican and Democratic candidates...
Election Day--November--EVERYONE STAYS HOME.....THAT WAY THE PEOPLE'S VOICE WILL BE COUNTED....THERE WON'T BE ANY VOTES TO STEAL....NO DELEGATES TO MANIPULATE.....NO MORE....
Election Day--November--EVERYONE STAYS HOME.....THAT WAY THE PEOPLE'S VOICE WILL BE COUNTED....THERE WON'T BE ANY VOTES TO STEAL....NO DELEGATES TO MANIPULATE.....NO MORE....
David Camp
Saturday March 15, 2008, 11:35 AM
Florida and Michigan broke Party rules by having their primaries too early. At the least, no DNC funds should be spent on "do overs". If a reasonable compromise can be found to help these state voters, fine. If not, that is ok.
David Camp
David Camp
Linda R.
Saturday March 15, 2008, 7:26 AM
While I do agree that Dean shouldn't have disanfranchized the voters in Florida and Michigan I don't agree with Violet G that both candidates ran in Florida so only a do-over in Michigan should be allowed because neither candidate campaigned in Florida and Hillary was running on her voter recognition ! Personally I think all primaries should be held on February 5th so there is no conflict between the states ,caucuses should be stopped because they don't represent all the people in that state and hand written paper ballots should be used instead of machines that have proven to be flawed and easily tampered with disenfranchizing voters.
So what to do about Florida and Michigan now that we are in this fine mess ? Either split the votes in those states and seat the deligates or let both candidates campaign in those states and have another election and then seat the deligates and may the best man or woman win !
So what to do about Florida and Michigan now that we are in this fine mess ? Either split the votes in those states and seat the deligates or let both candidates campaign in those states and have another election and then seat the deligates and may the best man or woman win !
Janet N.
Thursday March 13, 2008, 5:34 PM
Since a redo involves unfunded expenditures a fair solution seems to seat the Michigan and Florida delegations at the convention with their votes evenly divided between the candidates.
Carol B.
Thursday March 13, 2008, 2:00 PM
To Rich B.
Florida should not be forgiven, the people knew the rules and voted early anyway. Florida seems to mess up elections. The state after all these years, still don't have a unified voting system.
Florida should not be forgiven, the people knew the rules and voted early anyway. Florida seems to mess up elections. The state after all these years, still don't have a unified voting system.
Thursday March 20, 2008, 7:07 AM
Kim K
Miami Springs, FL