Kyle
- : Atlanta, GA
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- : Real Democrat
- : Democratic
- : Just a gay guy who grew up in rural South Carolina, where my mother, my sister, and I were the only Democrats in town. Went to college, got a B.A. in PoliSci. Lived in Boston for a while, now I'm in Atlanta doing fundraising for Dems and other groups on our end of the political spectrum.
- : Mydd, TMP, DailyKos, Huffington Post, among others less noteworthy.
- : Wretched of the Earth, Poison Wood Bible, Song of Solomon, Assault on Reason, among many, many others.
- : "Illusion is the first of all pleasures." - Oscar Wilde
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Bless your heart!
I'm not going anywhere, sweety.
What I was describing is called a McGovern coalition. Understand? If you know history, you'll understand.
There's no way in hell a candidate will make it to teh presidency without working class white Americans. There is simply NO WAY!!!
Obama was rockin' with these people pre-Wright. But, now the damage is done.
Also, in case there is anyone here who doesn't know: REV. WRIGHT PLANS ON RELEASING A BOOK IN OCTOBER. That should give you all warm and fuzzies.
Posted at May 2, 2008 3:48 PM in response to Hillary Campaign: Former DNC Chairs Support Us, Too
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Sorry for shouting.
They signed a pledge to not actively campaign.
There was no such signed pledge involving the mandatory removing of names from ballots.Obama and Edwards wanted a little press, so they could go to Iowa and say, "Look, we agree you have a god-given right to pick our nominees."
This is the epitome of pandering. Plain. And. Simple.
Posted at May 2, 2008 3:41 PM in response to Hillary Campaign: Former DNC Chairs Support Us, Too
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Simple solution: split ticket.
Posted at May 2, 2008 3:38 PM in response to Hillary Campaign: Former DNC Chairs Support Us, Too
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THERE WAS NO PLEDGE TO TAKE THEIR NAMES OFF THE BALLOTS IN AN ELECTION, NO MATTER WHAT THE DNC SAID, THAT WOULD HAVE VOTERS VOTING IN.
Posted at May 2, 2008 3:33 PM in response to Hillary Campaign: Former DNC Chairs Support Us, Too
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There isn't a single thing there that says the candidates must remove their names from the ballot.
Again, they all knew that the voters would go to the polls anyway.
Clinton publicly stated that she would not remover her name because that would be terribly disrespectful to the voters. Chris Dodd and Kucinich apparently felt the same way.
Obama and Edwards were simply pandering to Iowa. That pandering will cost Obama dearly.
There's no way the DNC will not back down from this. If Clinton does as well as expected in the remaining contests, proving Obama is (to say the least) weak, they will back down. Thus giving her a lead in pledged delegate count and popular vote.
Sorry kids. Obama needs a miracle on Tuesday. If he pulls that off, it may mean the end of this discussion. If its a big lost, that means doom for his candidacy.
Posted at May 2, 2008 3:31 PM in response to Hillary Campaign: Former DNC Chairs Support Us, Too
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Language!
There was never a single rule that forced Obama to remove his name from a ballot. He KNEW people would vote anyway. He's a pandering opportunist who deserves to be screwed.
Posted at May 2, 2008 3:18 PM in response to Hillary Campaign: Former DNC Chairs Support Us, Too
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That is simply not true! Clinton made a public statement saying she refused to disrespect the voters of MI.
You cannot create your own reality.
Posted at May 2, 2008 3:16 PM in response to Hillary Campaign: Former DNC Chairs Support Us, Too
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Excuse me!
Are you saying that someone made Obama take his name off the ballot???
Posted at May 2, 2008 3:07 PM in response to Hillary Campaign: Former DNC Chairs Support Us, Too
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No he wont
Posted at May 2, 2008 3:06 PM in response to Hillary Campaign: Former DNC Chairs Support Us, Too
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You are wrong. Sorry my friend.
If they aren't seated, then there's war at the convention.
Posted at May 2, 2008 3:04 PM in response to Hillary Campaign: Former DNC Chairs Support Us, Too



