I became a citizen two years ago, mostly to obtain voting rights. When I went to vote today, I was not allowed to vote for my favored candidate because I had previously chosen to register neither as Democrat or Republican. Shouldn't this information be private?
When I was asked to declare my affiliation, I wasn't warned that by not answering
I would give up my right to vote for the presidential candidate of my choosing.

Is this democracy???
Not in my opinion!!!

Friends in NY find it amazing that people really believe Rudy's rhetoric.

He was not the hero of 9-11. Firefighters, police and our people were the heros.

He was the 'suit' taking advantage of a photo opportunity, just like George Bush standing on top of the rubble talking about how he was 'gonna get em'.

I hope this race is based on the mettle of the candidates and their qualifications, not just their stump speeches.

If it's change agents with experience and vision then it looks like Clinton and McCain. Now that would be a race!

However, if it's empty rhetoric and a great set of stump speeches then it's probably going to be Obama and Huckabee. WOW, a dreamer and a preacher...

GO HILLARY
GO JOHN

The folks in New Hampshire got it right on both sides of the ticket!

we should eliminate Florida all together... OR should we just add their numbers as it will be interesting to see what comes out of the numbers!

Guiliani has proved himself through mayor of NYC, making the streets safer to walk at night. He put more teachers in the classroom and he specifically has a plan for presidency. I like his ideas for a health care savings plan, and cutting taxes. Go Rudy!

Julie – I don't know what rock in NJ you were under during Rudy's term in office, but when I lived there (before moving west in 1994), Rudy's administration was full of scandals and many New Yorkers had a very low opinion of Rudy. In fact, up until 9/10/2001, he was considered the lowest of the low.....

The Republicans haven't won the Presidency without winning Florida since 1924. So you do the math, if the Democrats take Florida (#4), NY (#2) and California (#1) they have 3 of the 4 largest states in the Union (Texas is #3). If the Democrats win Florida a Republican win is almost impossible.

So the DNC should try to get Florida Democrats out to vote, not make them think that the National Party doesn't care about them. Because right now it looks like the DNC doesn't like its Florida Voters, and not counting our delegates will suppress the Democrat vote in Florida, and make it harder to get the vote out for the General Election.

That being said I’ll be at the Poles January and in November doing my civic duty, just like every election.

So they will 'claim' its not allowed, then allow them to go to the convention anyways.

They see Florida as Palm Beach, Miami and Tampa.

They don't see–the thousands of Floridians who only have cell phones. John Edwards does.

They don't see–the thousands of former employees–who've lost decent paying state, municipal government jobs with benefits–that have been turfed to the private sector for cost improvements that never materialized. John Edwards does.

They don't see the thousands of working poor families with children –some cases living with friends or relatives, sometimes giving up and heading north–because the unstable "seasonal" employment and low wages won't allow them to sustain, afford a home of their own. John Edwards does.

They don't see the millions of children whose learning experience is limited to study and practice of the FCAT exams for 2/3 of the school year–just so the school can receive the necessary funding they need to function. No art, no music, no PE...pretty soon–no public school. John Edwards does.

We've seen what the Clintons can do...we've seen what happens when our government leaders allow profit driven lobbyists–draft legislation for them that takes unfair advantage of its citizens. Wish I could think differently, but sadly, Obama is drafting the support of all the major DNC lobby/idea groups–and their massive donations. So that leaves John Edwards as a clear choice to truly begin something new in Washington.

The polls don't mean beans. What matters–is the people who are unseen and unheard–stepping forward for a candidate they can feel proud to line up behind and–has kept, and will keeping on keeping his promises.

If you're sick and tired of being sick and tired of your President and Congress–vote John Edwards.

I'm voting for Mitt Romney. He's the best candidate.

These states using easily-hacked voting machines proven to be unreliable, with no paper receipt ballots should not participate in elections.

First of all, the second paragraph needs to be proofed. It's a mess and raises more questions than it answers. Does it mean that there is no specific voting day in Florida? Can one vote at any time in those 37 polling places from now until January 29th? And the sentence that ends 'along with' trails off into nothingness. Something should follow that shouldn't it? And why are people voting outside the polling booths not inside?????

Does the final paragraph mean that Florida will have no say at the national Democrat convention? How does that ensure a representative democracy?

Also, caution should be used with the word 'polls'. It needs to be made clear whether official polling places are meant or opinion polls.

The reader shouldn't have to pause to consider the writer's intent, it should be crystal clear.

Even without the service workers union–John Edwards is only slightly behind the "super starts".

I told you guys not to give up yet!!

There is a message out there. The flames are so intense–even the GOP leaders are responding by trying to establishment themselves as reformist for the middle class.

The original messenger–like Coca Cola "the real thing" is still on message and gaining momentum again.

Yippee!!!!

Let's do another Iowa–but this time come in #1!!!

John Edwards–the Original!