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Old 30-01-2008, 11:46 AM   #121 (permalink)
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Can somebody that actually understands the primary elections explain why the Florida democratic vote didn't count for anything.
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Old 30-01-2008, 12:03 PM   #122 (permalink)
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^only for the democrats.
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In August 2007, the Democratic National Committee voted to strip the Florida Democratic Party of its 210 national convention delegates because the Florida Democratic Delegate Selection Plan violates party rules. These rules state that only Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina can start their delegate selection process before 5 February 2008 but Florida has scheduled their primary for 29 January 2008. The DNC gave the Florida Democrats until 29 September 2007 to come up with an alternate delegate-selection plan that complies with party rules.
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even after reading through this I don't really understand either.
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Old 30-01-2008, 12:11 PM   #123 (permalink)
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The Dem party has penalised Florida for holding its vote before Feb 5, and has banned any delegates from the state to go to the Dem convention, where the party leader will be elected. So, no delegates, no vote to choose the dem leader.
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Old 30-01-2008, 12:14 PM   #124 (permalink)
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thanks both.

that sounds like a total cluster fuck to me.

who is responsible?

btw.
an endorsement.

is that simply someone saying that they support a particular candidate?
is it important because so many Americans can't make up their own minds?
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Old 30-01-2008, 12:15 PM   #125 (permalink)
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^Herd mentality. An endorsement means he carries all his supporters over to the one he endorses. Powerful stuff. Wins elections.
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Old 30-01-2008, 12:20 PM   #126 (permalink)
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Toni Morrison the author endorsed obama as well.

What support do authors bring with them?

can anyone famous make endorsements?
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Old 30-01-2008, 12:27 PM   #127 (permalink)
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^Oh, I was referring to a candidate dropping out of the race, like Rudi today, and then endorsing McCain. He carries his votes over.

Endorsements are also important from political elephants like Ted Kennedy. Unfortunately, famous movie stars probably also have some clout.
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Old 30-01-2008, 12:29 PM   #128 (permalink)
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can anyone famous make endorsements?
Yes, anyone can endorse a candidate. Even you but not sure it would have much effect on the outcome of the vote. So go ahead and post your endorsement.
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Old 30-01-2008, 12:30 PM   #129 (permalink)
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^ Ya. Same as for holding too-early primaries, CMN. Folks in other states take their lead. Oprah endorsed and campaigned for Obama until her fans started complaining that she was backing a black instead of a woman.
I can see Caroline's pull, but Ted's? Whatever, I like to see Hilde get slapped.
One thing about young presidents, like Clinton and maybe Obama -- what do they do after? Speech circuit? Must be a huge let down. Become a member of the Club of Rome? Billybob ain't on it. Maybe there's another secret group for ex-leaders.

Oh ya, CMN, the New York Times endorsed Hillary and McCain. That means these two will get better and more positive press coverage in that paper.
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Old 30-01-2008, 12:34 PM   #130 (permalink)
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^Jet, I suspect you may be correct in your fear that Obama may be a target. He's too young, too fresh, and too much of a threat to tip the balance of the race card. And, moreover, he's developing a steamroller "Kennedyesque" presence.

In a campaign between Obama and McCain, Obama would look like the belle of the ball to many Americans. So many are tired of the entrenched political families (Bush) running things badly, that I think he could be a huge winner.

That's a big threat to many established factions.
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Old 30-01-2008, 02:21 PM   #131 (permalink)
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I am surprised Rudi has imploded so early though.
He badly misjudged the importance of Iowa and NH. His campaign strategy was very flawed.
There were also a few other factors. Giuliani sold himself as the hero of 9-11, but was swiftboated by New York fire department members for various aspects of his emergency response. Giuliani also used NYC police and taxpayers' money to shuttle his mistress around, not great behavior while running in a political that stresses family values. He's also a little creepy.
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Old 30-01-2008, 02:24 PM   #132 (permalink)
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swiftboated --

his mistress -- was that during his third or fourth marriage?

a little creepy -- um ... yeah.
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Old 30-01-2008, 02:25 PM   #133 (permalink)
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^Yeah, agree he's kinda creepy. That time with his son should have been cute, but it just sort of showed him in a bad light with a spoiled brat kid.
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Old 30-01-2008, 02:26 PM   #134 (permalink)
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In some ways, I think all the candidates have 666 tattooed on their foreheads. Didn't I say that before?
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Old 30-01-2008, 03:42 PM   #135 (permalink)
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I rather like Barack. I've read his books and he seems likeable enough. I can, however, see why lobbiests in DC might not like him for Pres. So I wouldn't take a bet on him making it through 4 years (if elected).

Brave fella if you ask me. Must know that certain radicals out there would be happy to see him 6-feet under.
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^ He didn't make many pals on the left when he acknowledged Ronald Reagan's achievements.
I like him to. He's a tremendous speaker and is putting the spurs to Hillary.
I've also listened to his wife speak, she's a pistol. If he gets the nomination and doesn't put his foot in his mouth too much he'll be the next Prez. The country is longing for some charisma and Hillary aint got it.
John McCain has it too, and enough water has passed under the bridge since McCain-Feingold. It's gonna be interesting fo shua.
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^ He didn't make many pals on the left when he acknowledged Ronald Reagan's achievements.
I like him to. He's a tremendous speaker and is putting the spurs to Hillary.
I've also listened to his wife speak, she's a pistol. If he gets the nomination and doesn't put his foot in his mouth too much he'll be the next Prez. The country is longing for some charisma and Hillary aint got it.
John McCain has it too, and enough water has passed under the bridge since McCain-Feingold. It's gonna be interesting fo shua.
Good points, Earl. What I'm saying below is by now, common knowlege, I suppose.

For (D) it'll either be Obama or Hillary for the Nom.

For (R) I think McCain.

I don't like McCain.


The possible VP selection is piqueing my interest. I don't think it will be a current candidate.
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how's this for 'a clue'?

'your man', would likely have this website shut down......

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On April 28, 2004, Hunter introduced legislation that he said could "turn parents into prosecuting attorneys fighting a wave of obscenity."[33] HR 6390 IH, also called the "Parents Empowerment Act",[34] would allow the parent or guardian of a minor to sue in federal court anyone who knowingly disseminates material "that is harmful to minors", or specifically, "any pornographic communication, picture, image, graphic image file, article, recording, writing, or other pornographic matter of any kind",[35] if it is distributed in a way that "a reasonable person can expect a substantial number of minors to be exposed to the material and the minor, as a result to exposure to the material, is likely to suffer personal or emotional injury or injury to mental or moral welfare."[36]
a bit more lunacy from 'your man'...

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and let's not even get started on his crackpot ideas on a border fence or that he's very likely a tax cheat.

to sum up....not presidential in the least.



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For (D) it'll either be Obama or Hillary for the Nom. For (R) I think McCain.
the only chance the republican have to win the white house is if hillary is the dem nominee. if it is obama, it will be a landslide...whether against romney or mccain.
and you can also expect bigger gains in the house and senate on obama's coattails.

the republian field is so weak and uninspiring and the party in such disaray (thank you GWB, at least you accomplished something worthwhile), that the base will only come out to vote against her rather than vote for one of their own candidates.
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For (D) it'll either be Obama or Hillary for the Nom. For (R) I think McCain.
the only chance the republican have to win the white house is if hillary is the dem nominee. if it is obama, it will be a landslide...whether against romney or mccain.
and you can also expect bigger gains in the house and senate on obama's coattails.

the republian field is so weak and uninspiring and the party in such disaray (thank you GWB, at least you accomplished something worthwhile), that the base will only come out to vote against her rather than vote for one of their own candidates.
I agree on Hillary. Her negative rating in polls is too high.

As for Obama: do you think enough white Americans can into the polling booth and vote for a black candidate?

Last year, I thought too many whites would not be able to do this, especially in certain parts of the country. (I haven't seen polling data.)

But with a changing mentality of the Boomers, seniors, and the more open-mindedness of the younger generations (the latter may have a higher turnout this election), I think Obama has a solid chance.

And Obama's VP pick can be very helpful to him if he picks, well.
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