Comments on: Clinton thanks Floridians, promises to get delegates seated http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: NYC OBAMA WIN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-400407 NYC OBAMA WIN Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:24:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-400407 I think it would be complete unfair for the FL delagates to count at this stage. None of the candidates were suppose to campaign there. I don't think Hillary Clinton would have won if Barack Obama would have campaigned there. Hillary knows this that is why she is trying to get these delagates. Florida is always in the middle of an election scandle. And this time it is Hillary Bush, I mean Hillary Clinton. Sometime it is hard to tell a Bush from a Clinton. I think Obama should be and will be the next president of the United States. It would stand to reason that anyone voting against him is just a racist. Because clearly race aside he is the best candidate of the job. This will be the first year I will vote and be happy and proud to cast my vote for Barack Obama. Every other time I have ever voted I felt like I was forced to pick the lesser of two evils. If people can’t see that Hillary is just as dirty as her husband, they are sadly mistaken. Bill Clinton has all but call Barack Obama the N word. Calling his bid for the White House a fairy tail. Come on Bill what are you implying exactly. And people lets face it if (and the operative word being IF), some how John McCain manages to steal the election like his last lying, conniving predecessor, he will be 72 years old. If we had to endure the same misery of eight year of McCain because America wont wake up. He will be 80 when he leaves office. McCain and Hillary Clinton are more of the same nonsense, inhumane, big business baking politics we have endured from President Can't Form a Sentence or Intelligent Thought Bush. Why do this to America again. Is the country not suffering enough? WAKE UP AMERICA, Stop sleeping like you have for the past 8 years. We are in enough trouble. Electing Hillary Clinton or John McCain is just asking for more problems. Voting for either one of them is saying you want to lose your job and everything you have if you are not in the wealthiest block of Americans. Also, to the Latinos out there, you are fighting the same fight as all minorities. Stop letting Hillary Clinton divide the minority vote. IF she becomes the next president, Latinos will be in her rear view mirror, where they will stay. She is no more interested in your concerns than the Republicans. Obama is the only candidate willing to fight for all and bring us all together. OBAMA 08 Let us work together. I know we can. I think it would be complete unfair for the FL delagates to count at this stage. None of the candidates were suppose to campaign there. I don't think Hillary Clinton would have won if Barack Obama would have campaigned there. Hillary knows this that is why she is trying to get these delagates. Florida is always in the middle of an election scandle. And this time it is Hillary Bush, I mean Hillary Clinton. Sometime it is hard to tell a Bush from a Clinton.

I think Obama should be and will be the next president of the United States. It would stand to reason that anyone voting against him is just a racist. Because clearly race aside he is the best candidate of the job. This will be the first year I will vote and be happy and proud to cast my vote for Barack Obama. Every other time I have ever voted I felt like I was forced to pick the lesser of two evils. If people can’t see that Hillary is just as dirty as her husband, they are sadly mistaken. Bill Clinton has all but call Barack Obama the N word. Calling his bid for the White House a fairy tail. Come on Bill what are you implying exactly. And people lets face it if (and the operative word being IF), some how John McCain manages to steal the election like his last lying, conniving predecessor, he will be 72 years old. If we had to endure the same misery of eight year of McCain because America wont wake up. He will be 80 when he leaves office. McCain and Hillary Clinton are more of the same nonsense, inhumane, big business baking politics we have endured from President Can't Form a Sentence or Intelligent Thought Bush. Why do this to America again. Is the country not suffering enough?

WAKE UP AMERICA, Stop sleeping like you have for the past 8 years. We are in enough trouble. Electing Hillary Clinton or John McCain is just asking for more problems. Voting for either one of them is saying you want to lose your job and everything you have if you are not in the wealthiest block of Americans.

Also, to the Latinos out there, you are fighting the same fight as all minorities. Stop letting Hillary Clinton divide the minority vote. IF she becomes the next president, Latinos will be in her rear view mirror, where they will stay. She is no more interested in your concerns than the Republicans. Obama is the only candidate willing to fight for all and bring us all together.

OBAMA 08

Let us work together. I know we can.

]]> By: edward http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-400087 edward Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:58:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-400087 As long time D. I will be voting for a r for thr first time if... Hillary and Bill don't put these people in their place.All these people coming out for Obama,have they forgotten what the Clinton did for us. As long time D. I will be voting for a r for thr first time if... Hillary and Bill don't put these people in their place.All these people coming out for Obama,have they forgotten what the Clinton did for us.

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-399805 Mark Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:35:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-399805 I' m sick and tired of people calling this a "beauty contest". It's insulting to the almost 2 million people who came out, knowing full well their delegates would not be seated, and voted. The Obama campaign and the media should be ashamed of themselves. As for someone who preaches a new way of doing things that is different than the politics of the past, he sure is showing many "old school political" colors with his comments refering to this primary and yesterdays flattering speech about John Edwards in an attempt to grab his supporters before Edwards himself had a chance to publically forfeit his campaign. The fact that no one campaigned is irrelevant. The people of Florida have just as much access to a tv or computer that the rest of us do, and know full well the character of each of the candidates. Being there in person wouldn't change that save for maybe a very very small percentage of voters. Hilary won very convincingly in a state that mirrors very accurately most of the super tuesday states yet the media seem to be counting her out of this race. I think the media should start thinking about what's best for this country and not what's best for the next days headlines. I' m sick and tired of people calling this a "beauty contest". It's insulting to the almost 2 million people who came out, knowing full well their delegates would not be seated, and voted. The Obama campaign and the media should be ashamed of themselves. As for someone who preaches a new way of doing things that is different than the politics of the past, he sure is showing many "old school political" colors with his comments refering to this primary and yesterdays flattering speech about John Edwards in an attempt to grab his supporters before Edwards himself had a chance to publically forfeit his campaign. The fact that no one campaigned is irrelevant. The people of Florida have just as much access to a tv or computer that the rest of us do, and know full well the character of each of the candidates. Being there in person wouldn't change that save for maybe a very very small percentage of voters. Hilary won very convincingly in a state that mirrors very accurately most of the super tuesday states yet the media seem to be counting her out of this race. I think the media should start thinking about what's best for this country and not what's best for the next days headlines.

]]> By: Al, Sacramento Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-375251 Al, Sacramento Ca Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:50:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-375251 Come on!! they have both split campaigned states. If they had counted in Michigan and Florida, Hillary would have probably won. I support the fact that she showed greatfulness for the people who voted for her and 1.5 million is no joke. This is a strategic move come November. Floridans will remember how she tried to fight for their vote to be counted in the primary. The delegates probably won't count for her now but it was a smart, strategic move. It was only the right thing to do. Thank a state who voted for you. Can't hate her for being smart. Come on!! they have both split campaigned states. If they had counted in Michigan and Florida, Hillary would have probably won.

I support the fact that she showed greatfulness for the people who voted for her and 1.5 million is no joke. This is a strategic move come November. Floridans will remember how she tried to fight for their vote to be counted in the primary. The delegates probably won't count for her now but it was a smart, strategic move.

It was only the right thing to do. Thank a state who voted for you. Can't hate her for being smart.

]]> By: carol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-375132 carol Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:34:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-375132 Hillary - just 5 more days - then they can all shut up! Hillary – just 5 more days – then they can all shut up!

]]> By: Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374869 Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:59:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374869 The only people who decided that Florida doesn't matter are the Florida party leaders. If you don't like it, then complain to them. Florida should have waited until February 5th like the rest of us. Floridians should be offended by Clinton's manipulation. The only people who decided that Florida doesn't matter are the Florida party leaders. If you don't like it, then complain to them. Florida should have waited until February 5th like the rest of us.

Floridians should be offended by Clinton's manipulation.

]]> By: Dee Ward Mena, AR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374858 Dee Ward Mena, AR Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:58:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374858 By the way, had obama won, it would have been headlines :"OBAMA WON BY A LANDSLIDE" but since Senator Clinton won, it just doesn't count....get real. This story is just what the media chooses to make it. By the way, had obama won, it would have been headlines :"OBAMA WON BY A LANDSLIDE" but since Senator Clinton won, it just doesn't count....get real. This story is just what the media chooses to make it.

]]> By: Dee Ward Mena, AR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374847 Dee Ward Mena, AR Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:56:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374847 Every American Citizens vote should be counted and that includes Michigan and Florida. I am a Democrat but do not agree with the DNC...they have no right to take away a citizens right to have their vote counted. I am glad Hillary went to Florida to thank them for their support. The voters of Florida who supposed her, deserve to see and hear her. And remember, Senator Clinton DID NOT CAMPAIGN OR ADVERTISE IN FLORIDA....obama did advertise and that was against the DNC rules. Lets be fair and honest. Senator Clinton was the fair and honest candidate. GO HILLARY>>> Every American Citizens vote should be counted and that includes Michigan and Florida. I am a Democrat but do not agree with the DNC...they have no right to take away a citizens right to have their vote counted. I am glad Hillary went to Florida to thank them for their support. The voters of Florida who supposed her, deserve to see and hear her. And remember, Senator Clinton DID NOT CAMPAIGN OR ADVERTISE IN FLORIDA....obama did advertise and that was against the DNC rules.
Lets be fair and honest. Senator Clinton was the fair and honest candidate.

GO HILLARY>>>

]]> By: Julia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374774 Julia Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:48:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374774 Chiman i TOTALLY agree with you. I want to express my FRASTRATION with media especially CNN the way they covering democratic rase. Hillary is not represented in media, but Obama is. Media is watching Hillary very closely to present any word she says in twisted unflattering way. NO ONE critizises Obama ever… WHY? Is it because he is black and more than anything people afraid to be called RASIST for critisizing black candidate? Can you amaging what we are getting ourselfs into if he does become president? Obama accused Hillary of being attack dog although he was the one along with Edwards attacking Hillary in initial debates. After she fought back, he suddenly became a crybaby that cannot handle critizism. Just wait what republicans will do to him if he gets nominated… He is all talk and smiles and no foundation or backbone. Chiman i TOTALLY agree with you.
I want to express my FRASTRATION with media especially CNN the way they covering democratic rase. Hillary is not represented in media, but Obama is. Media is watching Hillary very closely to present any word she says in twisted unflattering way. NO ONE critizises Obama ever… WHY?
Is it because he is black and more than anything people afraid to be called RASIST for critisizing black candidate? Can you amaging what we are getting ourselfs into if he does become president?
Obama accused Hillary of being attack dog although he was the one along with Edwards attacking Hillary in initial debates. After she fought back, he suddenly became a crybaby that cannot handle critizism. Just wait what republicans will do to him if he gets nominated… He is all talk and smiles and no foundation or backbone.

]]> By: ABB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374632 ABB Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:31:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374632 I'm not a repub, and not really a Dem, but one reason I would not vote for Obama is the nasty, childish, and rude name-calling happening here regarding Hillary Clinton, by Obama "supporters". Not sure that I want to be a member of that club....some even speak of voting Repub if their candidate doesn't get the nomination...now, that's pathetic! I'm not a repub, and not really a Dem, but one reason I would not vote for Obama is the nasty, childish, and rude name-calling happening here regarding Hillary Clinton, by Obama "supporters". Not sure that I want to be a member of that club....some even speak of voting Repub if their candidate doesn't get the nomination...now, that's pathetic!

]]> By: Rex, Toledo, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374528 Rex, Toledo, Ohio Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:19:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374528 Alright then. Lets face it. Both Dem front runners suck, period. Alright then. Lets face it. Both Dem front runners suck, period.

]]> By: CN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374438 CN Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:09:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374438 Quick word to everyone who thinks that Hillary campaigned in FL. She didn't. In fact, the only democrat candidate who had a commercial shown in Flordia was Obama and his so-called "national" commercial. "it was aired on CNN and MSNBC and even they said they could not pull it in just Florida." Funny maybe that is why Clinton and Edwards did not have a "national" commercial. The other funny thing, Obama supporters like to claim that CNN is the Clinton News Network; why then are they only airing a commercial for Obama and not Clinton? I am not saying that they are for or against either canidate; just some food for thought. Quick word to everyone who thinks that Hillary campaigned in FL. She didn't. In fact, the only democrat candidate who had a commercial shown in Flordia was Obama and his so-called "national" commercial. "it was aired on CNN and MSNBC and even they said they could not pull it in just Florida." Funny maybe that is why Clinton and Edwards did not have a "national" commercial. The other funny thing, Obama supporters like to claim that CNN is the Clinton News Network; why then are they only airing a commercial for Obama and not Clinton? I am not saying that they are for or against either canidate; just some food for thought.

]]> By: KM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374375 KM Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:03:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374375 I voted for Hillary despite the mess in Florida. I have always wanted to vote for her but when the opportunity comes my vote did not count. What incompetent Florida Democratic leaders are! I am very disappointed and ashamed. I voted for Hillary despite the mess in Florida. I have always wanted to vote for her but when the opportunity comes my vote did not count. What incompetent Florida Democratic leaders are! I am very disappointed and ashamed.

]]> By: Mercedes Rodriguez http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374360 Mercedes Rodriguez Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:01:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374360 Hillary will be interview in (Univision) tonight and promises to legalise all those illegals within her first year in the presidency. Well isn't this amnesty? Such a liar and hispanics are taken for a fool. Can not believe that people can take her for real. Now that they want to use the hispanic votes in exchange for false promises. Just like the republicans do to the Cuban-Americans in South Florida with the promise to help a free Cuban that hasn't happen yet!!!!!! Hillary will be interview in (Univision) tonight and promises to legalise all those illegals within her first year in the presidency. Well isn't this amnesty? Such a liar and hispanics are taken for a fool. Can not believe that people can take her for real. Now that they want to use the hispanic votes in exchange for false promises. Just like the republicans do to the Cuban-Americans in South Florida with the promise to help a free Cuban that hasn't happen yet!!!!!!

]]> By: Oliver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374282 Oliver Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:54:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374282 Other than in Michigan, Obama left his name on the ballot, and despite violating his promise not to campaign in Florida, he ran ads (which none of the other candidates did) and despite all that, he LOST by a substantial margin in a key state - too bad - Florida voters may not have had compaigning candidates to watch up close, but they had media and debates like the rest of the country, and despite the SC results decided to go with the more experienced and qualified candidate, who had more votes than any other candidate (Democrat or Republican) in the primary If Obama had won and the delegates not seated, the outcry over alleged racism could be heard far and wide, as his skin color is really all he has to offer Other than in Michigan, Obama left his name on the ballot, and despite violating his promise not to campaign in Florida, he ran ads (which none of the other candidates did) and despite all that, he LOST by a substantial margin in a key state – too bad – Florida voters may not have had compaigning candidates to watch up close, but they had media and debates like the rest of the country, and despite the SC results decided to go with the more experienced and qualified candidate, who had more votes than any other candidate (Democrat or Republican) in the primary

If Obama had won and the delegates not seated, the outcry over alleged racism could be heard far and wide, as his skin color is really all he has to offer

]]> By: v.ananthan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374178 v.ananthan Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:45:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374178 OBAMA IS A BAD LOOSER. HILLARY IS A FIGHTER !!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA IS A BAD LOOSER.

HILLARY IS A FIGHTER !!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: gladys http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-374104 gladys Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:37:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-374104 Reading most of the comments, it seems like to a lot of people race is an issue. They keep mentioning Obama's race. People forget that he is as much black as he is white. He was raised by a 'white' mother and from write ups about his personal life, his 'black' father was no more than a sperm donor. He's probably more 'white' than 'black'! Race should not matter. I also see nothing wrong in senator Clinton thanking those who voted for her in Florida. But I think it's wrong to try to bend the rules after the results came out. If she did not agree with it, she should have objected to it before yesterday. It's a bit too late now. I come from a country where during election time all the candidates' dirt come out. I thought it only happens in other countries but not America. Now I see politics is just as dirty here as everywhere else. Reading most of the comments, it seems like to a lot of people race is an issue. They keep mentioning Obama's race. People forget that he is as much black as he is white. He was raised by a 'white' mother and from write ups about his personal life, his 'black' father was no more than a sperm donor. He's probably more 'white' than 'black'! Race should not matter.

I also see nothing wrong in senator Clinton thanking those who voted for her in Florida. But I think it's wrong to try to bend the rules after the results came out. If she did not agree with it, she should have objected to it before yesterday. It's a bit too late now.

I come from a country where during election time all the candidates' dirt come out. I thought it only happens in other countries but not America. Now I see politics is just as dirty here as everywhere else.

]]> By: Jose Card - Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373867 Jose Card - Independent Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:16:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373867 I guess if crying twice would seem funny, Hillary would have to find other ways of outdoing other candidates. She knew clearly she will not have the large base of support in her own party so she is charging ahead with everything "not illegal" in the book. This is her strength as well as her weakness. If the Obama vs. Hillary soap opera continues, our next president won't be a Democrat. I guess if crying twice would seem funny, Hillary would have to find other ways of outdoing other candidates. She knew clearly she will not have the large base of support in her own party so she is charging ahead with everything "not illegal" in the book. This is her strength as well as her weakness.

If the Obama vs. Hillary soap opera continues, our next president won't be a Democrat.

]]> By: Chiman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373666 Chiman Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:59:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373666 SHAME on the Media for INSULTING the 1.5 million plus Democratic AMERICANS in Florida who went carried out their right to VOTE but later found out that the media ignored their VOICE. The elections are about PEOPLE and Floridians have SPOKEN but their voices are NOT being heard by the nation as Media bolted out on them. Is this what Dr. King would have wanted – to ignore VOICE of Americans living in a specific state(s)? This is so unfair for the people of Florida as their voice is ignored by the MEDIA! The Florida primary was a fair contest as NONE of the candidates campaigned. Why are the Obama supporters blaming Hilary for winning the contest fair and square and INSULTING the 1.5 million plus Democratic Americans in Florida for their judgment? I bet if Obama would have who won the Florida primary then the same Media would have made it a ‘TOP STORY’ and the same Obama supporters would have been preaching ‘democracy, equality’. Shame on Obama on using Dr. King’s name for political reasons when he can not follow one of the most important teaching of his – ALL PEOPLE ARE EQUAL. GO HILARY!! This WIN will count and Media can not fool the Americans. Americans do not want Media to ‘force feed’ Obama to us!! SHAME on the Media for INSULTING the 1.5 million plus Democratic AMERICANS in Florida who went carried out their right to VOTE but later found out that the media ignored their VOICE. The elections are about PEOPLE and Floridians have SPOKEN but their voices are NOT being heard by the nation as Media bolted out on them. Is this what Dr. King would have wanted – to ignore VOICE of Americans living in a specific state(s)? This is so unfair for the people of Florida as their voice is ignored by the MEDIA!

The Florida primary was a fair contest as NONE of the candidates campaigned. Why are the Obama supporters blaming Hilary for winning the contest fair and square and INSULTING the 1.5 million plus Democratic Americans in Florida for their judgment? I bet if Obama would have who won the Florida primary then the same Media would have made it a ‘TOP STORY’ and the same Obama supporters would have been preaching ‘democracy, equality’. Shame on Obama on using Dr. King’s name for political reasons when he can not follow one of the most important teaching of his – ALL PEOPLE ARE EQUAL.

GO HILARY!! This WIN will count and Media can not fool the Americans. Americans do not want Media to ‘force feed’ Obama to us!!

]]> By: Tim, Seattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373639 Tim, Seattle Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:57:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373639 Joseph wrote: "Every article, there is a mention that the candidates were not allowed to campaign in Florida, but then there is a line that Clinton came to Florida for fundraising. There is always an inference that she is doing something wrong" Inference Joe?...or observation? If you fly down and appear in Florida, fundraise, talk to the media at every turn and pander to their voters with a campaign promise of 'seating them at the convention' after signing on to the rules and before they go to the polls...then Isnt that campaigning? What else could you call it? Joseph wrote: "Every article, there is a mention that the candidates were not allowed to campaign in Florida, but then there is a line that Clinton came to Florida for fundraising. There is always an inference that she is doing something wrong"

Inference Joe?...or observation?
If you fly down and appear in Florida, fundraise, talk to the media at every turn and pander to their voters with a campaign promise of 'seating them at the convention' after signing on to the rules and before they go to the polls...then
Isnt that campaigning? What else could you call it?

]]> By: Karen from Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373596 Karen from Minnesota Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:54:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373596 Why don't we have national primaries or caucuses on the same day for everyone. This will streamline the process and keep states such as Iowa from using the process for their ecomonic gain. A primary in Minnesota costs $500,000; caucuses cost the state nothing as they are run by the parties. Then we do not have to worry about states such as Michigan and Florida from trying to get ahead of Super Tuesday and/or disenfranchising their delegates. We all make threats about who we will vote for or not vote for if our candidate does not get the nomination but somehow we manage to come together at the last minute. For Sandra: not every elderly person has dementia. Most of us are intelligent, experienced, informed and wise. Why don't we have national primaries or caucuses on the same day for everyone. This will streamline the process and keep states such as Iowa from using the process for their ecomonic gain.

A primary in Minnesota costs $500,000; caucuses cost the state nothing as they are run by the parties.

Then we do not have to worry about states such as Michigan and Florida from trying to get ahead of Super Tuesday and/or disenfranchising their delegates.

We all make threats about who we will vote for or not vote for if our candidate does not get the nomination but somehow we manage to come together at the last minute.

For Sandra: not every elderly person has dementia. Most of us are intelligent, experienced, informed and wise.

]]> By: Cameron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373553 Cameron Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:51:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373553 It was really sickening to watch the GANG BANG last night on Hillary Clinton from all the gas bag men not just only from CNN but also the ones from MSNBC. It was so unfair.... but quite very familiar to those of us women who has to endure that kind of belittling and mocking treatment that we get every day in our lives at work places all across the country as well as around the world. Sexism is all live and well in American Media. Change change change we all want change but some things will never change! The double standard and the witch hunt continues.... Hillary Rodham Clinton won Florida despite not campaigning and running ads there by a huge margin, where as Barack Hussein Obama campaigned by running ads there breaking the dems pact by cheating and still lost there. But CNN and MSNBC all very conveniently left this part of the reporting out last night ...why???? As a citizen I demand an explanation It was really sickening to watch the GANG BANG last night on Hillary Clinton from all the gas bag men not just only from CNN but also the ones from MSNBC.

It was so unfair.... but quite very familiar to those of us women who has to endure that kind of belittling and mocking treatment that we get every day in our lives at work places all across the country as well as around the world.

Sexism is all live and well in American Media.

Change change change we all want change but some things will never change!
The double standard and the witch hunt continues....

Hillary Rodham Clinton won Florida despite not campaigning and running ads there by a huge margin, where as Barack Hussein Obama campaigned by running ads there breaking the dems pact by cheating and still lost there. But CNN and MSNBC all very conveniently left this part of the reporting out last night ...why????
As a citizen I demand an explanation

]]> By: Renee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373538 Renee Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:50:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373538 Florida needs to hold a caucus or new primary election in order to get their delegates seated. If the legislature weren't so arrogant (yes, I live in Florida) we would not be in this position in the first place. The only equitable solution is to hold a caucus or another election where everyone follows the same rules. Of course, we can't do that, because we just voted ourselves a stupid little $240 property tax reduction and we have no money! Florida needs to hold a caucus or new primary election in order to get their delegates seated.
If the legislature weren't so arrogant (yes, I live in Florida) we would not be in this position in the first place.
The only equitable solution is to hold a caucus or another election where everyone follows the same rules.
Of course, we can't do that, because we just voted ourselves a stupid little $240 property tax reduction and we have no money!

]]> By: Michelle, AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373376 Michelle, AL Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:40:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373376 I'll try this again, since I got moderated out the last time I posted it. Remember in Election 2000, when Bush got more delegates but Gore won the popular vote? And how everyone claimed Bush stole the election, since more people actually voted for Gore? Why, in Election 2000, were votes more important than delegates, but now, delegates mean something but popular votes do not? Give me your logic, Obama supporters. I'll try this again, since I got moderated out the last time I posted it.

Remember in Election 2000, when Bush got more delegates but Gore won the popular vote? And how everyone claimed Bush stole the election, since more people actually voted for Gore?

Why, in Election 2000, were votes more important than delegates, but now, delegates mean something but popular votes do not?

Give me your logic, Obama supporters.

]]> By: MJinOHIO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373269 MJinOHIO Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:34:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373269 Obama folks just need to get over the fact that most white Americans are not going to vote for him. Florida showed that! Stop trying to convince us he is the 'Man'...get over it and realize the only solid candidate that we have to put a democrat in the office is Hillary. Republicans will crush Obama! GO HILLARY! Obama folks just need to get over the fact that most white Americans are not going to vote for him. Florida showed that! Stop trying to convince us he is the 'Man'...get over it and realize the only solid candidate that we have to put a democrat in the office is Hillary. Republicans will crush Obama! GO HILLARY!

]]> By: senkump http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373140 senkump Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:26:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373140 Clinton Supporters…. why are you getting frustrated…. everyone knows Clinton can win only in no mans land. She has so many disabilities… why are you all back of Obama … first fix your own problems then talk about others. She can now run for actress post in Hollywood. She is very good in acting… watch her face her eyes her smile all so artificial… her campaign shows will be featured in the next Academy Winner for best acting award. Wake up Clinton supporters … you are so valuable … don't fall down for a stupid lady. Support Hope & believe in change…. Vote for Obama'08. Clinton Supporters…. why are you getting frustrated…. everyone knows Clinton can win only in no mans land. She has so many disabilities… why are you all back of Obama … first fix your own problems then talk about others. She can now run for actress post in Hollywood. She is very good in acting… watch her face her eyes her smile all so artificial… her campaign shows will be featured in the next Academy Winner for best acting award.

Wake up Clinton supporters … you are so valuable … don't fall down for a stupid lady. Support Hope & believe in change…. Vote for Obama'08.

]]> By: Graduate Student http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373105 Graduate Student Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:24:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373105 The votes in Florida have lots of meaning. How would you feel if the votes in your state did not count and one of the candidates felt like your vote does not matter because you have no delegates? The Obama camp feels like the people in Florida do not need to be heard. At least Clinton had the dignity to address the people of Florida even without delegates. That win means a lot Burton. It shows that Florida would rather have Hillary than Obama for president. This is a low blow to the people of Florida to say that their votes have no meaning. The only thing that the Obama cares about is winning delegates. The Obama camp and his followers will be very disappointed come Super Tuesday when Hillary Clinton and her supporters win the democratic nomination. HILLARY 08'!!!! The votes in Florida have lots of meaning. How would you feel if the votes in your state did not count and one of the candidates felt like your vote does not matter because you have no delegates? The Obama camp feels like the people in Florida do not need to be heard. At least Clinton had the dignity to address the people of Florida even without delegates. That win means a lot Burton. It shows that Florida would rather have Hillary than Obama for president. This is a low blow to the people of Florida to say that their votes have no meaning. The only thing that the Obama cares about is winning delegates. The Obama camp and his followers will be very disappointed come Super Tuesday when Hillary Clinton and her supporters win the democratic nomination. HILLARY 08'!!!!

]]> By: Senkump http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-373076 Senkump Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:22:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-373076 Clinton Supporters…. why are you getting frustrated…. everyone knows Clinton can win only in no mans land. She has so many disabilities… why are you all back of Obama … first fix your own problems then talk about others. Every American is pissed off with her… she can now run for actress post in Hollywood. She is very good in acting… watch her face her eyes her smile all so artificial… her campaign will be featured in the next Academy Winner for best acting award. Wake up Clinton supporters … you are so valuable … don't fall down for a stupid lady. Support Hope & believe in change…. Vote for Obama'08. Clinton Supporters…. why are you getting frustrated…. everyone knows Clinton can win only in no mans land. She has so many disabilities… why are you all back of Obama … first fix your own problems then talk about others. Every American is pissed off with her… she can now run for actress post in Hollywood. She is very good in acting… watch her face her eyes her smile all so artificial… her campaign will be featured in the next Academy Winner for best acting award.

Wake up Clinton supporters … you are so valuable … don't fall down for a stupid lady. Support Hope & believe in change…. Vote for Obama'08.

]]> By: JC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372804 JC Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:05:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372804 Well seesh! I decided that I will vote McCain if Obama is nominated! America! You have to love us! I think! Watch for that hanging thingie! Well seesh! I decided that I will vote McCain if Obama is nominated!
America! You have to love us! I think! Watch for that hanging thingie!

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372768 Brian Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:03:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372768 Who watched the video of the State of the Union and saw Obama snub Clinton? He is so pompous. Obama's true colors are starting to show more and more.. All the Obama supporters who had never even HEARD of Barack Obama 4 months ago will slowly learn that he is as much a politician as anyone else, including the Clintons. This man wants the White House and will also do anything to get there. Note for instance his "present" votes in the IL legislature, he low-down digs at Clinton for innocuous comments on Martin Luther King Jr, etc. I imagine we will all learn many more negative things about Obama in the coming months. I am just shocked at all these people jumping on Obama when they didn't know anything about him and still don't. Who watched the video of the State of the Union and saw Obama snub Clinton? He is so pompous. Obama's true colors are starting to show more and more.. All the Obama supporters who had never even HEARD of Barack Obama 4 months ago will slowly learn that he is as much a politician as anyone else, including the Clintons. This man wants the White House and will also do anything to get there. Note for instance his "present" votes in the IL legislature, he low-down digs at Clinton for innocuous comments on Martin Luther King Jr, etc. I imagine we will all learn many more negative things about Obama in the coming months. I am just shocked at all these people jumping on Obama when they didn't know anything about him and still don't.

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372759 Michael Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:03:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372759 Lets see if CNN Obama Central has the courage to post this. Obama said, and I quote," Florida is a beauty contest". Now, I ask all of you - doesn't that sound sexist to you? Beauty Contest? Is this another example of the latitude given to Obama because of his skin color? CNN and MSNBC are rooting for Obama because of the news coverage his candidacy would create. Hillary Clinton, as a woman, should also be considered a "news maker" as well. But I am calling for this double-standard to stop. If you are not going to call Obama and his campaign manager on the sexist remark - "Beauty Contest", then you should just start blatantly campaigning for Obama. Oh, I forgot, you already are. 1.7 million people can't all be wrong. Very digusting and dishonest! Where is the justice, or doesn't Hillary Rodham Clinton deserve any? HRC for President! Lets see if CNN Obama Central has the courage to post this.

Obama said, and I quote," Florida is a beauty contest". Now, I ask all of you – doesn't that sound sexist to you? Beauty Contest? Is this another example of the latitude given to Obama because of his skin color? CNN and MSNBC are rooting for Obama because of the news coverage his candidacy would create. Hillary Clinton, as a woman, should also be considered a "news maker" as well. But I am calling for this double-standard to stop. If you are not going to call Obama and his campaign manager on the sexist remark – "Beauty Contest", then you should just start blatantly campaigning for Obama. Oh, I forgot, you already are. 1.7 million people can't all be wrong.

Very digusting and dishonest! Where is the justice, or doesn't Hillary Rodham Clinton deserve any?
HRC for President!

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372683 Brian Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:56:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372683 Come on CNN! Not a SINGLE story about Obama's late-night decision to return tens of thousands of additional dollars from the Chicago slumlord Renko, who was THIS WEEK arrested for illegal activities? Give me a break; let's be fair and report negative press on both sides. CNN is increasingly biased toward Obama. Obama admitted on national TV this week that he should not have bought property from Renko while he was under federal investigation, but he did. Why? Political support from Renko that goes back decades, and to make a few bucks. Wake up, folks. Obama is shady. Those of you on the Obama bandwagon that had never even HEARD of him 4 months ago should take a closer look; you might be surprised at what you find out. Not to mention what an arrogant person; the snub of Hillary at the State of the Union address shows his true colors. And don't be fooled, he will also do anything to get elected--his regular criticism of Clinton--look at all his "present" votes in the IL legislature for more on that. Nobama in 2008, it is a mistake... Come on CNN! Not a SINGLE story about Obama's late-night decision to return tens of thousands of additional dollars from the Chicago slumlord Renko, who was THIS WEEK arrested for illegal activities? Give me a break; let's be fair and report negative press on both sides. CNN is increasingly biased toward Obama. Obama admitted on national TV this week that he should not have bought property from Renko while he was under federal investigation, but he did. Why? Political support from Renko that goes back decades, and to make a few bucks. Wake up, folks. Obama is shady. Those of you on the Obama bandwagon that had never even HEARD of him 4 months ago should take a closer look; you might be surprised at what you find out. Not to mention what an arrogant person; the snub of Hillary at the State of the Union address shows his true colors. And don't be fooled, he will also do anything to get elected–his regular criticism of Clinton–look at all his "present" votes in the IL legislature for more on that. Nobama in 2008, it is a mistake...

]]> By: RENEA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372662 RENEA Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:53:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372662 THE EXPERIENCE ISSUIE HAS NOT EVEN ENTERED INTO MY THINKING. LOOK AT THE MESS THE EXPERIENCED ONES HAVE GOTTEN THIS COUNTRY INTO ? THE EXPERIENCE ISSUIE HAS NOT EVEN ENTERED INTO MY THINKING. LOOK AT THE MESS THE EXPERIENCED ONES HAVE GOTTEN THIS COUNTRY INTO ?

]]> By: BM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372595 BM Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:48:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372595 Hillary to me is not someone who I believe will strongly lead this country. I don't want to vote for a corporated manager, but a real leader. Sorry if this offends, but this country will be so divided if she and Bill are elected again. Hillary to me is not someone who I believe will strongly lead this country. I don't want to vote for a corporated manager, but a real leader. Sorry if this offends, but this country will be so divided if she and Bill are elected again.

]]> By: joy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372327 joy Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:22:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372327 here goes divisive Hillary, causing a stir with Florida and the DNC what a loser here goes divisive Hillary, causing a stir with Florida and the DNC what a loser

]]> By: Ted, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372307 Ted, IL Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:20:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372307 cannot understand why some of you persist in saying this election was uncontested. Although none of the results matter, Hillary had competition on the Florida Ballot. She received (with 99% of the precints reporting) 857,208 votes compared to 569,041 for Obama and 248,604 for Edwards. Surprisingly enough, Clinton earned more than McCain (693,508) who was awarded 57 delegates for his party. I think this only serves to marginalize our democratic votes in FL who never feel like they matter. They voted in the 2000 general election and their votes were not counted. They voted in the 2008 primary held on January 29 (a date that the voters themselves did not pick) and their votes will not be counted. How fitting it will be when Florida is glaring RED this November. cannot understand why some of you persist in saying this election was uncontested. Although none of the results matter, Hillary had competition on the Florida Ballot. She received (with 99% of the precints reporting) 857,208 votes compared to 569,041 for Obama and 248,604 for Edwards. Surprisingly enough, Clinton earned more than McCain (693,508) who was awarded 57 delegates for his party. I think this only serves to marginalize our democratic votes in FL who never feel like they matter. They voted in the 2000 general election and their votes were not counted. They voted in the 2008 primary held on January 29 (a date that the voters themselves did not pick) and their votes will not be counted. How fitting it will be when Florida is glaring RED this November.

]]> By: mamamia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372299 mamamia Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:20:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372299 As a one-time Clinton supporter, I see her decline as pathetic. This Florida rally smacked of Desperation as she sees her base slip away from her. It is her own fault. She represents the past. Her husband wants to re-build his legacy through her accomplishments. They built their "bridge to the 21st century", now let us stay on this side of it and move forward with new leadership. As a lifelong independent, I will vote McCain if she is the nom. As a one-time Clinton supporter, I see her decline as pathetic. This Florida rally smacked of Desperation as she sees her base slip away from her. It is her own fault. She represents the past. Her husband wants to re-build his legacy through her accomplishments. They built their "bridge to the 21st century", now let us stay on this side of it and move forward with new leadership. As a lifelong independent, I will vote McCain if she is the nom.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372278 Mike Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:17:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372278 Why in the world would Clinton not thank FL. If she wins doesnt she still need those votes? Seems silly to ignore one of the largest states doesnt it? If it wasn't a real victory then why did CNN spend hald the night talking about it and puting the results up? Weird. Why in the world would Clinton not thank FL. If she wins doesnt she still need those votes? Seems silly to ignore one of the largest states doesnt it? If it wasn't a real victory then why did CNN spend hald the night talking about it and puting the results up? Weird.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372225 Mike Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:11:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372225 Okay weird did she "promise to get the votes reinstated" or did she promise to do all she could to get them reinstated. semanitcs I know but shouldn't top rate journalists see the difference? Okay weird did she "promise to get the votes reinstated" or did she promise to do all she could to get them reinstated. semanitcs I know but shouldn't top rate journalists see the difference?

]]> By: Sean Chong http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372202 Sean Chong Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:09:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372202 Hey guys, what's wrong with Clinton winning Florida? It shows somehow Democrats are going to kill themselves and lose the November election for not paying attention to the two of the biggest states, Michigan and Florida! What do you think Independents might think? I'm glad Clinton even bother to go to Florida and Michigan. At least, she's trying to say that Americans above party! Show your guts Obama! Hey guys, what's wrong with Clinton winning Florida? It shows somehow Democrats are going to kill themselves and lose the November election for not paying attention to the two of the biggest states, Michigan and Florida! What do you think Independents might think? I'm glad Clinton even bother to go to Florida and Michigan. At least, she's trying to say that Americans above party! Show your guts Obama!

]]> By: Bryce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372067 Bryce Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:54:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372067 @ A voter January 30, 2008 12:39 pm ET Actually no one campaigned in Florida. The closest you could come to saying that someone campaigned in Florida is the national ad that Obama has on CNN. Hmmmm Obama and CNN. Yeah, they certainly didn't mind campaigning in Florida. And lost big! @ A voter January 30, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Actually no one campaigned in Florida. The closest you could come to saying that someone campaigned in Florida is the national ad that Obama has on CNN.
Hmmmm Obama and CNN. Yeah, they certainly didn't mind campaigning in Florida.

And lost big!

]]> By: JC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372064 JC Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:54:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372064 I am very pleased that Clinton took time to thank Florida for coming out and voting. This is one reason I have changed from Obama to Clinton. Obama should be shamed for not thinking of the people of Florida first. The DNC is trying to push too much weight around. Who cares when people vote as long as it's organized. This was a very organized primary. Was it not the Dems in 2000 that said all votes must count! Hanging chad, pregnant chad and dimples! What a double standard. JC I am very pleased that Clinton took time to thank Florida for coming out and voting. This is one reason I have changed from Obama to Clinton. Obama should be shamed for not thinking of the people of Florida first. The DNC is trying to push too much weight around. Who cares when people vote as long as it's organized. This was a very organized primary.
Was it not the Dems in 2000 that said all votes must count! Hanging chad, pregnant chad and dimples! What a double standard.
JC

]]> By: Bryce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-372039 Bryce Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:51:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-372039 Re-posting after 3 hours of moderation. I don't think Florida is meaningless. How can anyone look a Floridian in the eyes and say, "I'm sorry, you state screwed up. So you don't count! Ha Ha Ha" You all realize that's basically what everyone but Clinton has said. I know she's using the situation to her advantage. But, to be honest, that's what she should be doing. This is a presidential primary, not a vote for your favorite flavor of Cool Aid. ALL VOTES MATTER!!!!!!!!! Is this is a democracy or a selective democracy? Here's a clue….. One is an oxymoron. Re-posting after 3 hours of moderation.

I don't think Florida is meaningless. How can anyone look a Floridian in the eyes and say, "I'm sorry, you state screwed up. So you don't count! Ha Ha Ha" You all realize that's basically what everyone but Clinton has said.

I know she's using the situation to her advantage. But, to be honest, that's what she should be doing. This is a presidential primary, not a vote for your favorite flavor of Cool Aid.

ALL VOTES MATTER!!!!!!!!! Is this is a democracy or a selective democracy? Here's a clue….. One is an oxymoron.

]]> By: Junior, Tampa, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-371947 Junior, Tampa, FL Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:40:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-371947 Does Obama really think that buy showing us this statement now, if he is the nominee and comes to FL, Repubs will have their linefor it already. This coming statement is hypothetical - "Obama did not care about the 1.5 million voters in early '08, because they were in favor of Clinton, now thats he is the DEM nominee he says he cares about the people in FL. Where was that care just early this year, how do you know if he really cares about anyone!" Does Obama really think that buy showing us this statement now, if he is the nominee and comes to FL, Repubs will have their linefor it already.
This coming statement is hypothetical – "Obama did not care about the 1.5 million voters in early '08, because they were in favor of Clinton, now thats he is the DEM nominee he says he cares about the people in FL. Where was that care just early this year, how do you know if he really cares about anyone!"

]]> By: Kathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-371869 Kathy Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:31:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-371869 People who talk about voting for the other party if their candidate (Obama or Clinton) doesn't win might want to remember the importance of the Supreme Court. We have some elderly justices, and we don't want them chosen by a Republican president. With Bush's help, the Supreme Court is already leaning WAY to the right. I am a Florida voter. None of the more than a million Democratic voters who voted yesterday asked to be disenfranchised, and I'm shocked that others don't find this appalling. Unfortunately, voters cannot control the actions of legislators, especially when the Republican governor says he will veto any change in the date demanded by the DNC. People who talk about voting for the other party if their candidate (Obama or Clinton) doesn't win might want to remember the importance of the Supreme Court. We have some elderly justices, and we don't want them chosen by a Republican president. With Bush's help, the Supreme Court is already leaning WAY to the right.

I am a Florida voter. None of the more than a million Democratic voters who voted yesterday asked to be disenfranchised, and I'm shocked that others don't find this appalling. Unfortunately, voters cannot control the actions of legislators, especially when the Republican governor says he will veto any change in the date demanded by the DNC.

]]> By: Jimbo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-371852 Jimbo Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:30:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-371852 Florida's votes should not count. They didn't follow the rules. Florida's votes should not count. They didn't follow the rules.

]]> By: Jack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-371837 Jack Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:28:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-371837 Sue - Give me a break. If you have been alive more than 15 years, you have to know Hillary Clinton's history. Clinton is in this for herself. She could care less about "the people". She wants to collectthese delegates and win "at any cost." Sue – Give me a break. If you have been alive more than 15 years, you have to know Hillary Clinton's history. Clinton is in this for herself. She could care less about "the people". She wants to collectthese delegates and win "at any cost."

]]> By: KC In ARK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-371835 KC In ARK Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:28:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-371835 The bottom line here, folks, is Hillary won nada! No matter how you dissect last nght in FL - she won nothing, nada, zilch, zero - It didn't count and won't count - a hollow victory with no crown or trophy. But, aren't those Clinton backers happy campers over this "type of victory". Makes one wonder just what type of president she/he Clinton would be since the truth and reality escapes them and Bill as First Mate - no way! Also, note: why the heck, if I lived in FL, would I go out and vote for something that doesnt count - which is probably what the majority of the dem. voters did - and that, folks - would be the TRUE yardstick. The bottom line here, folks, is Hillary won nada! No matter how you dissect last nght in FL – she won nothing, nada, zilch, zero – It didn't count and won't count – a hollow victory with no crown or trophy. But, aren't those Clinton backers happy campers over this "type of victory". Makes one wonder just what type of president she/he Clinton would be since the truth and reality escapes them and Bill as First Mate – no way! Also, note: why the heck, if I lived in FL, would I go out and vote for something that doesnt count – which is probably what the majority of the dem. voters did – and that, folks – would be the TRUE yardstick.

]]> By: Harold http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-371832 Harold Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:27:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-371832 Can anyone tell me where I can find detailed information on Hillary's 35 years of experience which she touts as the basis for her being the best candidate for President. Besides being a Senator what has she done which is significantly different than others. Please don't tell me meeting Heads of State as the First Lady counts. Hillary needs to change the impression of what folks think about her. Downplaying a shallow victory in Florida would have been a nice start. It is a shame to say but most folks outside of Florida could care less about how and who they vote for because this is another instant where they simply can't get it right when it comes to elections. Can anyone tell me where I can find detailed information on Hillary's 35 years of experience which she touts as the basis for her being the best candidate for President. Besides being a Senator what has she done which is significantly different than others. Please don't tell me meeting Heads of State as the First Lady counts. Hillary needs to change the impression of what folks think about her. Downplaying a shallow victory in Florida would have been a nice start. It is a shame to say but most folks outside of Florida could care less about how and who they vote for because this is another instant where they simply can't get it right when it comes to elections.

]]> By: AJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/29/clinton-thanks-floridians-promises-to-get-delegates-seated/#comment-371814 AJ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:26:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4854#comment-371814 newra - people like you are dispicable blow hards. You are either too stupid or too lazy to be able to say what you believe in, yet can do nothing but spew on about your hatred for Bill and Hillary who, unlike you, have been fighting for what they believe in for years. As for what you think about the victory party after the Florida primary, we dont really care what someone as spineless and gutless as you thinks. When you can come up with some sort of coherent idiology, let us know. Otherwise, just slither back under that hillbilly rock where you came from. A Voter - The real complete moron is you. If you're going to spew hate, at least get your facts straight. Hillary, loke the other candidates did not campaign in Florida. Speaking of sleazy, what do you call trashing someone with lies like you just did? Go to school, get an education and try and do something worthwhile with your life. Why do they let such idiots vote? newra – people like you are dispicable blow hards. You are either too stupid or too lazy to be able to say what you believe in, yet can do nothing but spew on about your hatred for Bill and Hillary who, unlike you, have been fighting for what they believe in for years.
As for what you think about the victory party after the Florida primary, we dont really care what someone as spineless and gutless as you thinks. When you can come up with some sort of coherent idiology, let us know. Otherwise, just slither back under that hillbilly rock where you came from.

A Voter – The real complete moron is you. If you're going to spew hate, at least get your facts straight. Hillary, loke the other candidates did not campaign in Florida. Speaking of sleazy, what do you call trashing someone with lies like you just did? Go to school, get an education and try and do something worthwhile with your life. Why do they let such idiots vote?

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