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	<title>Comments on: Clinton: Don&#039;t disenfranchise Michigan and Florida voters</title>
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		<title>By: connie</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/clinton-dont-disenfranchise-michigan-and-florida-voters/#comment-715133</link>
		<dc:creator>connie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:48:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>i live in florida ,i think everyone should have their right to vote heard. we as voters did not chose to vote early it was decided for us,by republicans. maybe i am the only one that feels this way,  but if my vote doesn&#039;t count now,way should i vote in the general election. politics are so crooked.i voted in the early primary,only to learn later that it didn&#039;t count. Every year it is something different.I am a democrat that would vote to Mc Cain if the country doesn&#039;t in such trouble, guess i probable won&#039;t vote at all since Florida isn&#039;t part of the U&gt;S&gt; anymore and we don&#039;t count.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>i live in florida ,i think everyone should have their right to vote heard. we as voters did not chose to vote early it was decided for us,by republicans. maybe i am the only one that feels this way,  but if my vote doesn't count now,way should i vote in the general election. politics are so crooked.i voted in the early primary,only to learn later that it didn't count. Every year it is something different.I am a democrat that would vote to Mc Cain if the country doesn't in such trouble, guess i probable won't vote at all since Florida isn't part of the U&gt;S&gt; anymore and we don't count.</p>
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		<title>By: Kiwi</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/clinton-dont-disenfranchise-michigan-and-florida-voters/#comment-715131</link>
		<dc:creator>Kiwi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Senator Clinton, please, please shut up. As a Florida voter I am so tired of hearing this over and over. I see no reason as to why my state should get to vote again after we very obviously and very blatantly broke rules that we knew about. So, whatever. Not changing who I vote for.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Senator Clinton, please, please shut up. As a Florida voter I am so tired of hearing this over and over. I see no reason as to why my state should get to vote again after we very obviously and very blatantly broke rules that we knew about. So, whatever. Not changing who I vote for.</p>
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		<title>By: kombo kikiechi florida</title>
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		<dc:creator>kombo kikiechi florida</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Let the party official decide on the rules of voting and let not the so called clintons try to quiz the rules.However whichever the way Obama is going to emerge as the winner. AM Hillary supporter but i know we can not win in this two states coz the no of the  democrats is growing on the need of a presidential candidate  to tackle McCain by holding the bulls horns. Let us UNITE TO WIN</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let the party official decide on the rules of voting and let not the so called clintons try to quiz the rules.However whichever the way Obama is going to emerge as the winner. AM Hillary supporter but i know we can not win in this two states coz the no of the  democrats is growing on the need of a presidential candidate  to tackle McCain by holding the bulls horns. Let us UNITE TO WIN</p>
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		<title>By: Interesting</title>
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		<dc:creator>Interesting</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Clinton spends more time trying manipulate the public than discussing the issues. More and more she reminds me of George W in her tactics. With her experience she shouldn&#039;t need all these tricks.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Clinton spends more time trying manipulate the public than discussing the issues. More and more she reminds me of George W in her tactics. With her experience she shouldn't need all these tricks.</p>
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		<title>By: Governors Punished their people</title>
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		<dc:creator>Governors Punished their people</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>48 States followed the rules. Only the gvernors of 2 states decided to violate them. Give thoses states a way to revote and I garanty you that next time 48 states would feel no obligation to be tied to thoses called rules. The only people the population of Florida and Michigan should accuse is their governors. The Governors desenfranchised them, Not the D. Party.  Knowingly they deceided to violate the rules. Hwo chose the governors?  Ask for answer from your governors! The D. Party has nothing to do about that!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>48 States followed the rules. Only the gvernors of 2 states decided to violate them. Give thoses states a way to revote and I garanty you that next time 48 states would feel no obligation to be tied to thoses called rules. The only people the population of Florida and Michigan should accuse is their governors. The Governors desenfranchised them, Not the D. Party.  Knowingly they deceided to violate the rules. Hwo chose the governors?  Ask for answer from your governors! The D. Party has nothing to do about that!</p>
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		<title>By: Karen</title>
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		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>They said on CNN last night that if Hillary wins all the other states and  BEATS Obama 65% to 35% in both Florida and Michigan than she will win the nomination and have the most votes.  Also she WILL win PA.  She might be able to do it...There are not that many black people in those states and she will get the majority of the white vote in them.  I don&#039;t think he has a chance and I think it is time to face it, she will be the nominee.  However I think she will have to change her tactics to beat McCain, because it will be hard for her to use race card going up against him.  I think the sex card is what she will use.  However if you notice 2/3 days before every election takes place she or someone from her team shakes up a debate...Try to reel in people.  Start noticing how she does it...She is good at this game.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They said on CNN last night that if Hillary wins all the other states and  BEATS Obama 65% to 35% in both Florida and Michigan than she will win the nomination and have the most votes.  Also she WILL win PA.  She might be able to do it...There are not that many black people in those states and she will get the majority of the white vote in them.  I don't think he has a chance and I think it is time to face it, she will be the nominee.  However I think she will have to change her tactics to beat McCain, because it will be hard for her to use race card going up against him.  I think the sex card is what she will use.  However if you notice 2/3 days before every election takes place she or someone from her team shakes up a debate...Try to reel in people.  Start noticing how she does it...She is good at this game.</p>
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		<title>By: intellegant voter</title>
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		<dc:creator>intellegant voter</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>to all voters in mich and florida......do you guys really think HILLARY is doing this for you or her campaign...lol....pretty obvious to me.....rules are rules....but even if you break the rules and revote i believ OBAMA WILL DO QUITE WELL.....A REVOTE WILL SECURE HIS NOMINATION WITHOUT A CONVENTION..........HILLARY WOULD NOT BE SO PRO MICH AND FLA IF SHE LOST.......SINCE THESE 2 STATES LET TIME EXPIRE FOR ANOTHER PRIMARY.....AND NOBODY WANTS A MAIL IN......THAT LEAVES US TO CAUCUSES OR SEAT THE DELEGATES 50/50......OBAMA OUR NEXT PRESIDENT....LETS ALL GET BEHIND HIM.......ALLOW THESE YOUNG AND INDEPENDANT PEOPLE TO EXPAND YOUR DEMOCRATIC BASE.....DONT YOU WANT THAT.....ESPECIALLY THE YOUNG PEOPLE......CREATES A WHOLE NEW GENERATION OF DEMOCRATIC VOTERS....U WANT TO CRUSH THERE HOPES FOR THIS PARTY......SHE CANNOT CATCH HIM</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>to all voters in mich and florida......do you guys really think HILLARY is doing this for you or her campaign...lol....pretty obvious to me.....rules are rules....but even if you break the rules and revote i believ OBAMA WILL DO QUITE WELL.....A REVOTE WILL SECURE HIS NOMINATION WITHOUT A CONVENTION..........HILLARY WOULD NOT BE SO PRO MICH AND FLA IF SHE LOST.......SINCE THESE 2 STATES LET TIME EXPIRE FOR ANOTHER PRIMARY.....AND NOBODY WANTS A MAIL IN......THAT LEAVES US TO CAUCUSES OR SEAT THE DELEGATES 50/50......OBAMA OUR NEXT PRESIDENT....LETS ALL GET BEHIND HIM.......ALLOW THESE YOUNG AND INDEPENDANT PEOPLE TO EXPAND YOUR DEMOCRATIC BASE.....DONT YOU WANT THAT.....ESPECIALLY THE YOUNG PEOPLE......CREATES A WHOLE NEW GENERATION OF DEMOCRATIC VOTERS....U WANT TO CRUSH THERE HOPES FOR THIS PARTY......SHE CANNOT CATCH HIM</p>
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		<title>By: RJ Hopkins</title>
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		<dc:creator>RJ Hopkins</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Can the Clinton&#039;s sink any lower than they alread have ? First, they support the DNC, now they demand a re-vote or let the previous election stand.  Are these the actions of a President ? Or are they Presidental ? For the past 8 years, we have lived under these exact same mind set, make the rules up as we go, when it benefits !  The DNC will forever lose control over the states, if they bow to this self-serving pressure.  No states in the future will follow their rules,</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can the Clinton's sink any lower than they alread have ? First, they support the DNC, now they demand a re-vote or let the previous election stand.  Are these the actions of a President ? Or are they Presidental ? For the past 8 years, we have lived under these exact same mind set, make the rules up as we go, when it benefits !  The DNC will forever lose control over the states, if they bow to this self-serving pressure.  No states in the future will follow their rules,</p>
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		<title>By: John</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/clinton-dont-disenfranchise-michigan-and-florida-voters/#comment-714572</link>
		<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Go ahead and redo them we&#039;ll roll over Hillary there too, give us a little time, people will flock to Barack just like the rest of the country, it onl;y takes about 5 minutes for people to see what a monster Bill and Hillary are. Two headed no brains monster. Give them a cigar. lol</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Go ahead and redo them we'll roll over Hillary there too, give us a little time, people will flock to Barack just like the rest of the country, it onl;y takes about 5 minutes for people to see what a monster Bill and Hillary are. Two headed no brains monster. Give them a cigar. lol</p>
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		<title>By: Brenda, NC</title>
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		<dc:creator>Brenda, NC</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The Florida primary election should be honored—all candidates were on the ballot and none of them campaigned there—it was a fair vote.  The only fair way to handle a do-over vote is by a primary election because every person has the right to vote for the candidate of their choice without pressure.  No to Caucus vote—caucuses should be banned and outlawed.  No to mail-in vote—it would be a nightmare.  Yes to official Primary Election if do-over is necessary.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Florida primary election should be honored—all candidates were on the ballot and none of them campaigned there—it was a fair vote.  The only fair way to handle a do-over vote is by a primary election because every person has the right to vote for the candidate of their choice without pressure.  No to Caucus vote—caucuses should be banned and outlawed.  No to mail-in vote—it would be a nightmare.  Yes to official Primary Election if do-over is necessary.</p>
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		<title>By: Mlewis</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mlewis</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>where were the Clintons when  Al Gore needed a recount?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>where were the Clintons when  Al Gore needed a recount?</p>
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		<title>By: Linda</title>
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		<dc:creator>Linda</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Both FL and MI could have avoided this whole mess if they would have strongly protested BEFORE THEIR PRIMARIES!!!!!!! Their mistake was waiting until after their primaries before deciding that the issue needed to be contested. That is their own fault. Obama played by the rules, it is NOT fair that MI votes be counted when he wasnt even on the ballot. You don&#039;t punish someone for following the rules.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Both FL and MI could have avoided this whole mess if they would have strongly protested BEFORE THEIR PRIMARIES!!!!!!! Their mistake was waiting until after their primaries before deciding that the issue needed to be contested. That is their own fault. Obama played by the rules, it is NOT fair that MI votes be counted when he wasnt even on the ballot. You don't punish someone for following the rules.</p>
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		<title>By: Dan</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>No one should eliminate the voting right for voters in both states of Michigan and Florida. If anyone forces the elimination of both states in the democrats primary, they will eventually loss their supports from both states which will give no chance for democrats nominee to win in this November.  Therefore, it is better for both sides to come up a resolution in seating the delegates from both states in the Democrat Convention, either using the last primary results or re-do the primary.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No one should eliminate the voting right for voters in both states of Michigan and Florida. If anyone forces the elimination of both states in the democrats primary, they will eventually loss their supports from both states which will give no chance for democrats nominee to win in this November.  Therefore, it is better for both sides to come up a resolution in seating the delegates from both states in the Democrat Convention, either using the last primary results or re-do the primary.</p>
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		<title>By: ernie</title>
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		<dc:creator>ernie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>all you obama soppters give your self a rest and grow up if  you been watching the media other then being draw in to obama wrape you would no that neither obama or clinton could win with out the super delagtes and so far she still wining the super ,so wake up and smell the coffee so you could knock her all you want you just upset that you didnt close the deal in ohio and texas  when you had the chance to with that lose no it impossibale to win with out super delgates  so go for hillary the only canditate that belive all vote should count other then obama who dont belive that way if he does he be pushing this issue to but senice he not what that tell you</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>all you obama soppters give your self a rest and grow up if  you been watching the media other then being draw in to obama wrape you would no that neither obama or clinton could win with out the super delagtes and so far she still wining the super ,so wake up and smell the coffee so you could knock her all you want you just upset that you didnt close the deal in ohio and texas  when you had the chance to with that lose no it impossibale to win with out super delgates  so go for hillary the only canditate that belive all vote should count other then obama who dont belive that way if he does he be pushing this issue to but senice he not what that tell you</p>
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		<title>By: David, Atlanta, GA</title>
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		<dc:creator>David, Atlanta, GA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:48:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Clinton is hypocritical. She is getting louder and louder calling for the Florida delegates to be seated, because the delegate math is increasingly showing that she can&#039;t win without them.  She didn&#039;t care this much about the poor voters of Florida and Michigan when she thought she would have the nomination wrapped up by Super Tuesday,</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Clinton is hypocritical. She is getting louder and louder calling for the Florida delegates to be seated, because the delegate math is increasingly showing that she can't win without them.  She didn't care this much about the poor voters of Florida and Michigan when she thought she would have the nomination wrapped up by Super Tuesday,</p>
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		<title>By: Anton Mitton</title>
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		<dc:creator>Anton Mitton</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>They broke the rules, they pay the consequences.  No revote!</description>
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		<title>By: Dani</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dani</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Yeah! LoL!  Just because Obama had to &quot; really fire&quot; which was publicized as a rezignation to make him look like the gentle hero, his camp is now looking to put the negative spot light (as usual ) back on Hillary and her staff!  Just listen to what was said and you can clearly hear no racist remarks whatsoever!  She more or less was talking about the ineqaulity of women vs. men- you know the oppression that stil inflicts women today.  But, it is true, if you tell a black person you don&#039;t like their shirt, you&#039;re a racist!  Jay Foxworthy, really funny guy-love him  (and by no means do I suggest he shares my views or comments) could tastefully make light of this ridiculous world we live in!  Tell me you don&#039;t like my shirt and the worst outcome is that you may have hurt my feelings, the best is well I do like my shirt,  but I&#039;m certainly not going to call you a woman hater!  Furthermore, I think it&#039;s right!  Since all the names were on the ballots in Florida, those votes should automatically count!  Save the millions of dollars that can feed the poor, weak, hungry and homeless!
As far as Michigan goes, why shouldn&#039;t their voices be heard?  You wouldn&#039;t like it if the Republicans irresponsibly moved up the voting date and as a result your vote is disqualified!  You would be outraged!
So yes, revote in Michigan!  And the Democrats should not have to suffer and be divided on something that wasn&#039;t their decision in the first place!  Why did anyone let this happen in the first place?!  Someone should have stepped in and said, you have to wait until it&#039;s voting time!  This is alot of unecessary B.S.!  I&#039;m not a Republican, but I&#039;m sure everyone of them is laughing hard at the absurdity of the Democratic voting process and how it tends to lower the standards of well-qualified candidates !  Don&#039;t you know KISS?  Keep it simple stupid!
Hillary 08</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yeah! LoL!  Just because Obama had to " really fire" which was publicized as a rezignation to make him look like the gentle hero, his camp is now looking to put the negative spot light (as usual ) back on Hillary and her staff!  Just listen to what was said and you can clearly hear no racist remarks whatsoever!  She more or less was talking about the ineqaulity of women vs. men- you know the oppression that stil inflicts women today.  But, it is true, if you tell a black person you don't like their shirt, you're a racist!  Jay Foxworthy, really funny guy-love him  (and by no means do I suggest he shares my views or comments) could tastefully make light of this ridiculous world we live in!  Tell me you don't like my shirt and the worst outcome is that you may have hurt my feelings, the best is well I do like my shirt,  but I'm certainly not going to call you a woman hater!  Furthermore, I think it's right!  Since all the names were on the ballots in Florida, those votes should automatically count!  Save the millions of dollars that can feed the poor, weak, hungry and homeless!<br />
As far as Michigan goes, why shouldn't their voices be heard?  You wouldn't like it if the Republicans irresponsibly moved up the voting date and as a result your vote is disqualified!  You would be outraged!<br />
So yes, revote in Michigan!  And the Democrats should not have to suffer and be divided on something that wasn't their decision in the first place!  Why did anyone let this happen in the first place?!  Someone should have stepped in and said, you have to wait until it's voting time!  This is alot of unecessary B.S.!  I'm not a Republican, but I'm sure everyone of them is laughing hard at the absurdity of the Democratic voting process and how it tends to lower the standards of well-qualified candidates !  Don't you know KISS?  Keep it simple stupid!<br />
Hillary 08</p>
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		<title>By: Just the Facts</title>
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		<dc:creator>Just the Facts</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think its ironic that she is talking about &quot;disinfranchising&quot; voters when she has blown off the importance of every &quot;caucus&quot; state, every &quot;small&quot; state, every crossover state she didn&#039;t win....cry me a river...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think its ironic that she is talking about "disinfranchising" voters when she has blown off the importance of every "caucus" state, every "small" state, every crossover state she didn't win....cry me a river...</p>
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		<title>By: danny</title>
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		<dc:creator>danny</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:46:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>count all votes in all 50 states</description>
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		<title>By: Jen B.</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jen B.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hillary, author of &quot;It takes a village to raise a child&quot;.  Is there a chapter in there entitled, &quot;Rules are made to be broken&quot;.
I can&#039;t believe I considered giving her my vote at the start of this campaign.  

Obama 2008</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hillary, author of "It takes a village to raise a child".  Is there a chapter in there entitled, "Rules are made to be broken".<br />
I can't believe I considered giving her my vote at the start of this campaign.  </p>
<p>Obama 2008</p>
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		<title>By: Ilse</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ilse</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:46:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>We have an ethical and moral  dilemma here.  On the one hand we have rules that were set by some stupid politicians; on the other hand you have the voices of the people.  Now ask yourselves this:  when one conflicts with the other, which has priority over the other?  It&#039;s a no-brainer.  Peoples voices must prevail and rules must be broken.  There is no other way.  In your hearts you know it. You really know it.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have an ethical and moral  dilemma here.  On the one hand we have rules that were set by some stupid politicians; on the other hand you have the voices of the people.  Now ask yourselves this:  when one conflicts with the other, which has priority over the other?  It's a no-brainer.  Peoples voices must prevail and rules must be broken.  There is no other way.  In your hearts you know it. You really know it.</p>
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		<title>By: Clift, Burlingame, CA</title>
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		<dc:creator>Clift, Burlingame, CA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Why could Mrs. Clinton not have intervened when they were planning to change their primary dates? It was her responsibility as a potential national leader to ensure the DNC&#039;s rules were followed. Further, she should stand fast against ignoring the rules. What kind of a president is willing to break rules for a handful of votes? A crook, that&#039;s who.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why could Mrs. Clinton not have intervened when they were planning to change their primary dates? It was her responsibility as a potential national leader to ensure the DNC's rules were followed. Further, she should stand fast against ignoring the rules. What kind of a president is willing to break rules for a handful of votes? A crook, that's who.</p>
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		<title>By: Michael - Washington State</title>
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		<dc:creator>Michael - Washington State</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:46:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am sorry that she feels it is OK to break the rules that all agreed upon. I am sure if she were in the lead she would not be begging everyone to count these States. Those States knew the rules and did not want to abide by them so they should remain punished.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am sorry that she feels it is OK to break the rules that all agreed upon. I am sure if she were in the lead she would not be begging everyone to count these States. Those States knew the rules and did not want to abide by them so they should remain punished.</p>
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		<title>By: mr singh</title>
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		<dc:creator>mr singh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Obama should hold press conf to say he doesn&#039;t want voters disenfranchised in MI and FL. remind voters about America voting history, the world like in Africa and Iraqis voting for first time. He shouldn&#039;t be afraid of a revote because most likey he will still win delegates as the margins will be similar to TX and OH. And the party can see how many people turn out to get an idea of the turnout in general election. Also if there are disputes in general needing a recount, the republicans will then say like why are democrats whning so much when they disenfranchised the voters of FL and MI.

As for geralidine ferraro, the fact is if Mondale had run with another male as VP,  he&#039;s chances of winning would&#039;ve been greater.  Who would put a woman in top job with charismatic figure as reagan then and today with war and terrorism escapes me!! All these women care about is the NOW crowd and abortion issue which has hurt democratic party times over. Have you ever heard Obama say to Clinton that whites only vote for her because she&#039;s white??? No!!!

It is good Obama is who he is: a mixed American half white half black. That is America. A country of many kinds of people. How can Americans not think that one day slaves would want to be free and thier children someday want to be president? If you don&#039;t like black american as president then your ancestors never should&#039;ve taken the blacks from their country!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Obama should hold press conf to say he doesn't want voters disenfranchised in MI and FL. remind voters about America voting history, the world like in Africa and Iraqis voting for first time. He shouldn't be afraid of a revote because most likey he will still win delegates as the margins will be similar to TX and OH. And the party can see how many people turn out to get an idea of the turnout in general election. Also if there are disputes in general needing a recount, the republicans will then say like why are democrats whning so much when they disenfranchised the voters of FL and MI.</p>
<p>As for geralidine ferraro, the fact is if Mondale had run with another male as VP,  he's chances of winning would've been greater.  Who would put a woman in top job with charismatic figure as reagan then and today with war and terrorism escapes me!! All these women care about is the NOW crowd and abortion issue which has hurt democratic party times over. Have you ever heard Obama say to Clinton that whites only vote for her because she's white??? No!!!</p>
<p>It is good Obama is who he is: a mixed American half white half black. That is America. A country of many kinds of people. How can Americans not think that one day slaves would want to be free and thier children someday want to be president? If you don't like black american as president then your ancestors never should've taken the blacks from their country!!</p>
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		<title>By: Paul</title>
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		<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Go back to New York Hillary and give some of your wise advice to Spitzers wife.  You more than anyone should know what she&#039;s going through.  You&#039;ve been through it how many times now, 100&#039;s???</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Go back to New York Hillary and give some of your wise advice to Spitzers wife.  You more than anyone should know what she's going through.  You've been through it how many times now, 100's???</p>
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		<title>By: ds</title>
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		<dc:creator>ds</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hillary, where is your honor?  FL and MI voters knew that their delegates weren&#039;t going to be seated.  If they didn&#039;t, then shame on them.  The really disenfranchised voters didn&#039;t even bother to show up.  What should we do about them?  Even my first grader knows that it&#039;s disrespectful to change the rules after the game has started.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hillary, where is your honor?  FL and MI voters knew that their delegates weren't going to be seated.  If they didn't, then shame on them.  The really disenfranchised voters didn't even bother to show up.  What should we do about them?  Even my first grader knows that it's disrespectful to change the rules after the game has started.</p>
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		<title>By: troy</title>
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		<dc:creator>troy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>split the delegates of MI and Ohio, half to Hillary and half to Obama or divid them according to the national percentages of the states that have voted, and let&#039;s get on with this. Troy</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>split the delegates of MI and Ohio, half to Hillary and half to Obama or divid them according to the national percentages of the states that have voted, and let's get on with this. Troy</p>
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		<title>By: Woody</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/clinton-dont-disenfranchise-michigan-and-florida-voters/#comment-714531</link>
		<dc:creator>Woody</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think Obama should pick Ann Coulter to be his Vice President running mate should he win the democratic nomination.  After all, they both don&#039;t know what they are talking about and both would be an administration that is bipartisan -- one who has nothing to say (Obama) and one who has too much to say (Coulter).

How&#039;s that for a winning ticket?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think Obama should pick Ann Coulter to be his Vice President running mate should he win the democratic nomination.  After all, they both don't know what they are talking about and both would be an administration that is bipartisan - one who has nothing to say (Obama) and one who has too much to say (Coulter).</p>
<p>How's that for a winning ticket?</p>
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		<title>By: jp/michigan</title>
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		<dc:creator>jp/michigan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:45:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I voted in Michigan. I tell you with all the advertising in both Detroit papers telling voters to vote uncommitted for Obama, it was like he was there. Conyers and his wife were one of those who pushed the uncommitted to Obama.  If my votes doesn&#039;t count and delegates are not sent, I diffidently will vote in November ,Rebuplican or independent.  The democratic  party  is already divided this country in to white vs black</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I voted in Michigan. I tell you with all the advertising in both Detroit papers telling voters to vote uncommitted for Obama, it was like he was there. Conyers and his wife were one of those who pushed the uncommitted to Obama.  If my votes doesn't count and delegates are not sent, I diffidently will vote in November ,Rebuplican or independent.  The democratic  party  is already divided this country in to white vs black</p>
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		<title>By: Linda</title>
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		<dc:creator>Linda</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:44:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How in the world can she call Michigan &quot;fair&quot; when she was the only name on the ballot???? This woman is pathetic.</description>
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		<title>By: Matt</title>
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		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Voters in Florida and Michigan:

Stop blaming the DNC for your problems.  Your legislatures, fully aware of the rules and consequences, decided to change the date.  Your governors, fully aware of the consequences, had a chance to veto those bills but decided to sign them anyways.  Your states were calling the DNC&#039;s bluff.  Too bad the DNC was holding the nuts.

Hold the people that are responsible accountable for your predicament, not the DNC.  Impeach your governors, don&#039;t re-elect them, whatever.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Voters in Florida and Michigan:</p>
<p>Stop blaming the DNC for your problems.  Your legislatures, fully aware of the rules and consequences, decided to change the date.  Your governors, fully aware of the consequences, had a chance to veto those bills but decided to sign them anyways.  Your states were calling the DNC's bluff.  Too bad the DNC was holding the nuts.</p>
<p>Hold the people that are responsible accountable for your predicament, not the DNC.  Impeach your governors, don't re-elect them, whatever.</p>
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		<title>By: Holly</title>
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		<dc:creator>Holly</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Actually, Obama followed the rules by omitting his name....

Dems need to suck this up...Hillary and Obama agreed to the loss of delegates.  Hillary is trying to break the rules now...it seems like there is a reason...hmmmm.  She lies maybe?  Yep.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Actually, Obama followed the rules by omitting his name....</p>
<p>Dems need to suck this up...Hillary and Obama agreed to the loss of delegates.  Hillary is trying to break the rules now...it seems like there is a reason...hmmmm.  She lies maybe?  Yep.</p>
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		<title>By: AJ</title>
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		<dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The votes only count when they are votes for her. We&#039;ve seen and heard her time and time again downplay ALL of the Obama victories claiming them to be red states and small states but this is a fight for the nomination and every vote counts in order to get delegates for the convention. And that&#039;s exactly why Obama has more delegates and will win this nomination. 

The fact that she is claiming that the votes in FL and MI were fair even though they didn&#039;t campaign and his name wasn&#039;t on the ballad in MI should tell the American people exactly the type of &quot;fairness&quot; Clinton is talking about. It only matters when she has a shot. But she&#039;s still behind. And given the state of the race today, the gap will probably be even closer if they do a revote anyway!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The votes only count when they are votes for her. We've seen and heard her time and time again downplay ALL of the Obama victories claiming them to be red states and small states but this is a fight for the nomination and every vote counts in order to get delegates for the convention. And that's exactly why Obama has more delegates and will win this nomination. </p>
<p>The fact that she is claiming that the votes in FL and MI were fair even though they didn't campaign and his name wasn't on the ballad in MI should tell the American people exactly the type of "fairness" Clinton is talking about. It only matters when she has a shot. But she's still behind. And given the state of the race today, the gap will probably be even closer if they do a revote anyway!</p>
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		<title>By: Adam Orlando Florida</title>
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		<dc:creator>Adam Orlando Florida</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:43:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am from Florida, and I took off of work to vote, because it should be the right of each american to do so and for it to count. Just count the votes, everyone knew who they were voting for when it happened.

Hillary 2008!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am from Florida, and I took off of work to vote, because it should be the right of each american to do so and for it to count. Just count the votes, everyone knew who they were voting for when it happened.</p>
<p>Hillary 2008!</p>
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		<title>By: For Hillary 08</title>
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		<dc:creator>For Hillary 08</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Good for HIllary!!
I&#039;m so tired of people trying to down play the importance of these 2 sates.  Last time I looked there were 50 states that needed to be counted in order for there to be a fair election.  Are we not going to count these states in November as well?  
Count the delegates and put the cry baby Obama in his place.  He&#039;s playing with the big boys and can&#039;t keep crying racism all the time.  
Maybe we should put both candidates behind a curtain and disguise their voices.  Then we can make them talk about their issues and let the people decide that way.  I think things would change if race and sex were set aside.  Go Hillary!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good for HIllary!!<br />
I'm so tired of people trying to down play the importance of these 2 sates.  Last time I looked there were 50 states that needed to be counted in order for there to be a fair election.  Are we not going to count these states in November as well?<br />
Count the delegates and put the cry baby Obama in his place.  He's playing with the big boys and can't keep crying racism all the time.<br />
Maybe we should put both candidates behind a curtain and disguise their voices.  Then we can make them talk about their issues and let the people decide that way.  I think things would change if race and sex were set aside.  Go Hillary!</p>
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		<title>By: Joe-Wilmington, DE</title>
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		<dc:creator>Joe-Wilmington, DE</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Gee, I wonder if Hillary was ahead in the delegate count if she would be so concerned about the &quot;disenfranchised&quot; from Florida and Michigan?

I think it&#039;s time we stop the Clinton nonsense once and for all by voting for Obama.

Please, no more Clintons.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gee, I wonder if Hillary was ahead in the delegate count if she would be so concerned about the "disenfranchised" from Florida and Michigan?</p>
<p>I think it's time we stop the Clinton nonsense once and for all by voting for Obama.</p>
<p>Please, no more Clintons.</p>
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		<title>By: Steph from PA - GO Hillary 08</title>
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		<dc:creator>Steph from PA - GO Hillary 08</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You know, I just do not understand Sen. Obama... on one hand he says he is unifying America, yet, on the other --he is willing to disenfranchise some 2 million voters in Florida and Michigan... and yet this is a leader we are all to believe in ??

That is absurd!  He stated that Ferraro is dividing the Democrats yet he is the one not willing to have voters votes actually count!!  So who does he think he is kidding?

In his speech in Austin Texas he stated that he would meet with isolated leaders around the world without preconditions yet, within the exact same sentence he stated “But there must be certain conditions.”  So what exactly does this mean??  Does anyone out there actually LISTEN to the man?  Or are the majority of Americans just so caught up in the awe of it all that they really do not care to pay attention to his actual words ??

It&#039;s absolutely absurd!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You know, I just do not understand Sen. Obama... on one hand he says he is unifying America, yet, on the other &#8211;he is willing to disenfranchise some 2 million voters in Florida and Michigan... and yet this is a leader we are all to believe in ??</p>
<p>That is absurd!  He stated that Ferraro is dividing the Democrats yet he is the one not willing to have voters votes actually count!!  So who does he think he is kidding?</p>
<p>In his speech in Austin Texas he stated that he would meet with isolated leaders around the world without preconditions yet, within the exact same sentence he stated “But there must be certain conditions.”  So what exactly does this mean??  Does anyone out there actually LISTEN to the man?  Or are the majority of Americans just so caught up in the awe of it all that they really do not care to pay attention to his actual words ??</p>
<p>It's absolutely absurd!</p>
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		<title>By: GP from VA</title>
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		<dc:creator>GP from VA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Couple of thoughts

People from MI and FL - take it up with your own state government and party folks - this is not the &quot;fault&#039; of the candidates or the DNC.  It was made very clear to your states what would happen if the primaries were moved up.  If you are mad about about it - tell them about it - not the campaigns

MI and FL should not be rewarded for breaking the rules.  Seat the delegates but spilt them 50/50 - that is the only fair (and cheap) solutuion

For those of you that support Clinton - please take a real hard look at this.  She did not have such &quot;concern&quot; for voters in MI and FL until it became clear she might need them (though it will still have no major effect on the delegate count).  Please - take off the blinders and be honest with yourselves.  She doesnt care about disenfranchising voters - she cares about winning by any means necessary including changing the rules in mid-stream if it suits her

Finally, if you want to talk about Obama&#039;s position - please get educated.  He has been clear that some resolution must be reached and again - last night on CNN said so and said he would support the DNC decision (as ALL the candidates said when this all went down last year)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Couple of thoughts</p>
<p>People from MI and FL &#8211; take it up with your own state government and party folks &#8211; this is not the "fault' of the candidates or the DNC.  It was made very clear to your states what would happen if the primaries were moved up.  If you are mad about about it &#8211; tell them about it &#8211; not the campaigns</p>
<p>MI and FL should not be rewarded for breaking the rules.  Seat the delegates but spilt them 50/50 &#8211; that is the only fair (and cheap) solutuion</p>
<p>For those of you that support Clinton &#8211; please take a real hard look at this.  She did not have such "concern" for voters in MI and FL until it became clear she might need them (though it will still have no major effect on the delegate count).  Please &#8211; take off the blinders and be honest with yourselves.  She doesnt care about disenfranchising voters &#8211; she cares about winning by any means necessary including changing the rules in mid-stream if it suits her</p>
<p>Finally, if you want to talk about Obama's position &#8211; please get educated.  He has been clear that some resolution must be reached and again &#8211; last night on CNN said so and said he would support the DNC decision (as ALL the candidates said when this all went down last year)</p>
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		<title>By: Anthony   Flint, MI</title>
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		<dc:creator>Anthony   Flint, MI</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Here is the problem...

The citizens of each state did nothing wrong, but are falling victim.  The real people who screwed up (as we all know) are the Democratic leaders of each state who moved the primaries.  I voted on primary day in Michigan, knowing full well the vote may not count.

Still, rules must be followed.  The Michigan and Florida Democratic parites called the bluff of the DNC and they lost.  If the DNC does not follow through this time, all regulations will be out the window.

As much as I hate to say it, they should not seat the delegates.  Everyone agreed on the rules originally - you can&#039;t pull a Clinton and try to change the rules midgame.  Blame the state leaders and make an example of them.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is the problem...</p>
<p>The citizens of each state did nothing wrong, but are falling victim.  The real people who screwed up (as we all know) are the Democratic leaders of each state who moved the primaries.  I voted on primary day in Michigan, knowing full well the vote may not count.</p>
<p>Still, rules must be followed.  The Michigan and Florida Democratic parites called the bluff of the DNC and they lost.  If the DNC does not follow through this time, all regulations will be out the window.</p>
<p>As much as I hate to say it, they should not seat the delegates.  Everyone agreed on the rules originally &#8211; you can't pull a Clinton and try to change the rules midgame.  Blame the state leaders and make an example of them.</p>
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		<title>By: Florida Voter</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/clinton-dont-disenfranchise-michigan-and-florida-voters/#comment-714503</link>
		<dc:creator>Florida Voter</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>We don&#039;t need your kind of help here, Hillary...

Don&#039;t you have an Impeached husband you need to be keeping an eye on?

Millions will be spent and the only thing that will really matter is that Hillary can SPAM the Florida Super-Delegates..

Let us not forget people, as Hillary so eloquently pointed out, pledged delegates do not have to vote according to their pledge. They are under no obligation to vote as pledged and can change their minds at the convention. So, Super-Delegates and Pledge Delegates are still play.

Thanks for the reminder Hillary … any plans to pursue this strategy now that you’ve pointed it out?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We don't need your kind of help here, Hillary...</p>
<p>Don't you have an Impeached husband you need to be keeping an eye on?</p>
<p>Millions will be spent and the only thing that will really matter is that Hillary can SPAM the Florida Super-Delegates..</p>
<p>Let us not forget people, as Hillary so eloquently pointed out, pledged delegates do not have to vote according to their pledge. They are under no obligation to vote as pledged and can change their minds at the convention. So, Super-Delegates and Pledge Delegates are still play.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reminder Hillary … any plans to pursue this strategy now that you’ve pointed it out?</p>
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		<title>By: Darryl, TX</title>
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		<dc:creator>Darryl, TX</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Mississippi vote was not divide on racial line it just that Hillary message was not a positive one being divisive don&#039;t win elections..

That old school politics....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mississippi vote was not divide on racial line it just that Hillary message was not a positive one being divisive don't win elections..</p>
<p>That old school politics....</p>
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		<title>By: CM, OH</title>
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		<dc:creator>CM, OH</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:41:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Maybe the parties shouldn&#039;t be responsible for holding the primaries? 

It was unfair for Iowa and New Hampshire to demand that the Democrats pledge to remove themselves from campaigns in Florida and Michigan.  In fact, Michigan and Florida held their elections after Iowa and New Hampshire did.

I give Michigan and Florida credit for bringing this broken system to our attention.  This will not be fixed until some form of national or regional primaries are set up.  Hopefully it&#039;ll happen before the 2012 primary season begins.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Maybe the parties shouldn't be responsible for holding the primaries? </p>
<p>It was unfair for Iowa and New Hampshire to demand that the Democrats pledge to remove themselves from campaigns in Florida and Michigan.  In fact, Michigan and Florida held their elections after Iowa and New Hampshire did.</p>
<p>I give Michigan and Florida credit for bringing this broken system to our attention.  This will not be fixed until some form of national or regional primaries are set up.  Hopefully it'll happen before the 2012 primary season begins.</p>
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		<title>By: Channell</title>
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		<dc:creator>Channell</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is not Hillary&#039;s or Obama&#039;s decision.  The state officials screwed this thing up from the start and it is up to them to find a resolution.  The people in these states should be allowed a revote but to go along with the current vote would be injustice.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is not Hillary's or Obama's decision.  The state officials screwed this thing up from the start and it is up to them to find a resolution.  The people in these states should be allowed a revote but to go along with the current vote would be injustice.</p>
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		<title>By: Alex - New York, NY</title>
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		<dc:creator>Alex - New York, NY</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Counting the delegates from the Michigan and Florida primaries that already happened is ludicrous. Of course, they shouldn’t have had their seats taken away in the first place, it was a poorly managed situation on the part of the DNC. I’m not opposed to a do-over vote, should someone be able to secure the money for it, because everyone should have the right to be heard. But I defy someone to convince me that counting the Michigan and Florida votes is in any way legitimate, and to continue suggesting that it is legitimate is infuriating.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Counting the delegates from the Michigan and Florida primaries that already happened is ludicrous. Of course, they shouldn’t have had their seats taken away in the first place, it was a poorly managed situation on the part of the DNC. I’m not opposed to a do-over vote, should someone be able to secure the money for it, because everyone should have the right to be heard. But I defy someone to convince me that counting the Michigan and Florida votes is in any way legitimate, and to continue suggesting that it is legitimate is infuriating.</p>
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		<title>By: Craig</title>
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		<dc:creator>Craig</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:40:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>To Clintonfatigued, &quot;READY TO MISLEAD FROM DAY ONE&quot; I like it, Hillaries new Battle Cry!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To Clintonfatigued, "READY TO MISLEAD FROM DAY ONE" I like it, Hillaries new Battle Cry!</p>
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		<title>By: MEK</title>
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		<dc:creator>MEK</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Blame your own politicians FL and MI don&#039;t punish the rest of the country because YOUR POLITICIANS chose to ignore the rules. People can&#039;t have it all their way....if you break the rules there is a price to pay. That&#039;s the way a civil society works. I don&#039;t understand the confusion...other than Hilary Clinton once again manipulating the system so it bends in her favor. She is a disgrace.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blame your own politicians FL and MI don't punish the rest of the country because YOUR POLITICIANS chose to ignore the rules. People can't have it all their way....if you break the rules there is a price to pay. That's the way a civil society works. I don't understand the confusion...other than Hilary Clinton once again manipulating the system so it bends in her favor. She is a disgrace.</p>
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		<title>By: Dennis</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dennis</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>She acts like a revote is so easy.  Does she have any idea how much it is going to cost?  Is she willing to put up the money for a revote?  Everyone realizes this is the fault of the legislatures in Michigan and Florida--not the candidates and not the DNC.  I don&#039;t mind a revote, but I don&#039;t want my contributions to candidates to be used to pay for it.  That wasn&#039;t the purpose of my donations.  Florida and Michigan need to fix their own messes.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>She acts like a revote is so easy.  Does she have any idea how much it is going to cost?  Is she willing to put up the money for a revote?  Everyone realizes this is the fault of the legislatures in Michigan and Florida&#8211;not the candidates and not the DNC.  I don't mind a revote, but I don't want my contributions to candidates to be used to pay for it.  That wasn't the purpose of my donations.  Florida and Michigan need to fix their own messes.</p>
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		<title>By: Billary Huckabee</title>
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		<dc:creator>Billary Huckabee</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Billary Huckabee is very smart.  Bring up race again, why?  Because in Penn, it&#039;s Pitts, Philly and White Alabama in the middle.  The only way she can come close to winning in WV, Ind and KY is to make it a black/white race...None of the remaining states have a large AA population.  So send Gerardine out to make racial comments and add Mississippi in to anger the white people in Penn and the surrounding states.  It stops the Obama camp from asking about the Tax Returns, her lack of foreign policy experience - Which has been disproven and was getting press!!!

She was a joke in North Ireland, she gave a speech in China and has done nothing on the Armed Services Committee...the Press was on it, but now they are only talking about Geraldine.

Billary&#039;s camp gave the &quot;wink, wink&quot; to Canada on NAFTA, she failed on Healthcare for her husband and she is all mixed up in New York Gov. Spitlzer&#039;s (sp) mess!!!  Now bring up Florida and Mich...CNN please do some reporting and stop being played as the Clinton News Network!!!  But, full employment and destroying the Dem party is far better then reporting the facts and news!!!

I know:  MY COMMENTS ARE AWAITING MODERATION!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Billary Huckabee is very smart.  Bring up race again, why?  Because in Penn, it's Pitts, Philly and White Alabama in the middle.  The only way she can come close to winning in WV, Ind and KY is to make it a black/white race...None of the remaining states have a large AA population.  So send Gerardine out to make racial comments and add Mississippi in to anger the white people in Penn and the surrounding states.  It stops the Obama camp from asking about the Tax Returns, her lack of foreign policy experience &#8211; Which has been disproven and was getting press!!!</p>
<p>She was a joke in North Ireland, she gave a speech in China and has done nothing on the Armed Services Committee...the Press was on it, but now they are only talking about Geraldine.</p>
<p>Billary's camp gave the "wink, wink" to Canada on NAFTA, she failed on Healthcare for her husband and she is all mixed up in New York Gov. Spitlzer's (sp) mess!!!  Now bring up Florida and Mich...CNN please do some reporting and stop being played as the Clinton News Network!!!  But, full employment and destroying the Dem party is far better then reporting the facts and news!!!</p>
<p>I know:  MY COMMENTS ARE AWAITING MODERATION!!!</p>
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		<title>By: aliou</title>
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		<dc:creator>aliou</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Clintons a bunch of spoiiiiled braaaats.</description>
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		<title>By: Bob Stephens</title>
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		<dc:creator>Bob Stephens</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I wonder why Hillary agreed that the votes in Florida shouldn&#039;t count, when this issue first came out, and now she changes her mind.  Let&#039;s see, didn&#039;t she do the same thing on the Iraq War and NAFTA...   Is she confused all the time, or trying to emulate Weather Vane McCain and his constant switching of positions.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wonder why Hillary agreed that the votes in Florida shouldn't count, when this issue first came out, and now she changes her mind.  Let's see, didn't she do the same thing on the Iraq War and NAFTA...   Is she confused all the time, or trying to emulate Weather Vane McCain and his constant switching of positions.</p>
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