Comments on: New compromise proposed on Michigan delegation http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:49:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982354 Steve Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:08:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982354 That actually seems fair. It doesn't dent the delegate lead that Obama has, and it represents the votes that Clinton received. Obama fanatics: don't scream that it's not fair because only her name was on the ballot and some democrats voted republican. It very likely would have turned out this way. Clinton fanatics: don't come screaming about how it was 'stupid' of Obama to drop his name in the first place. Everyone but Clinton did. If anything, she was the political schemer. That actually seems fair. It doesn't dent the delegate lead that Obama has, and it represents the votes that Clinton received.

Obama fanatics: don't scream that it's not fair because only her name was on the ballot and some democrats voted republican. It very likely would have turned out this way.

Clinton fanatics: don't come screaming about how it was 'stupid' of Obama to drop his name in the first place. Everyone but Clinton did. If anything, she was the political schemer.

]]> By: TEE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982325 TEE Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:05:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982325 i wonder how sen clinton would feel if she were the dems nominee and her name wasn't on the ballot in some states and they decide it's all fair in politics but you can have some of the votes but we will decide how many you'll get. the dems would lose our minds in nov as we should and fight this tooth and nail as this being unfair i wonder how sen clinton would feel if she were the dems nominee and her name wasn't on the ballot in some states and they decide it's all fair in politics but you can have some of the votes but we will decide how many you'll get. the dems would lose our minds in nov as we should and fight this tooth and nail as this being unfair

]]> By: CYNTHIA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982274 CYNTHIA Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:59:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982274 half & half and get it over with. half & half and get it over with.

]]> By: JCB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982268 JCB Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:59:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982268 Hillary should receive all of the delegates from Michigan. Obama chose to drop Michigan -- his choice. If Hillary receives less than 60% of the Michigan delegates, she has been robbed. I seem to remember there were more candidates running in the Democratic Primary when MIchigan had its election. What about their 5%? Also, who knows how many people would have voted for Obama? A majority of 40%? How much is that? Clinton should have at least a 20 delegate edge. Nothing less because she really should be awarded 95% of the delegates -- after all, Obama was not even on the ballot. He should get 0%! The "no vote" senator should get 0%! Hillary should receive all of the delegates from Michigan. Obama chose to drop Michigan - his choice. If Hillary receives less than 60% of the Michigan delegates, she has been robbed. I seem to remember there were more candidates running in the Democratic Primary when MIchigan had its election. What about their 5%? Also, who knows how many people would have voted for Obama? A majority of 40%? How much is that? Clinton should have at least a 20 delegate edge. Nothing less because she really should be awarded 95% of the delegates - after all, Obama was not even on the ballot. He should get 0%! The "no vote" senator should get 0%!

]]> By: America Post Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982254 America Post Obama Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:58:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982254 Are those uncommited still backing Obama? No, no even division of the delegates, his name did not appear on the ballot , as a result there should NOT be an even split of the delegates! The majority ought to go to Sen. Clinton, she won 55 % fair and square! Either that or a revote but no edge for Obama, he was not " PRESENT" !!! Are those uncommited still backing Obama? No, no even division of the delegates, his name did not appear on the ballot , as a result there should NOT be an even split of the delegates! The majority ought to go to Sen. Clinton, she won 55 % fair and square! Either that or a revote but no edge for Obama, he was not " PRESENT" !!!

]]> By: Ralph V. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982231 Ralph V. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:56:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982231 This is a total unfair advantage because Obama wasn't even on the ballot. Hillary agreed not to include Michigan when she was winning, now that she's loosing she wants to back out. Tipical 2 face. I hope Obama can finish her on Tuesday! Good luck Obama! This is a total unfair advantage because Obama wasn't even on the ballot. Hillary agreed not to include Michigan when she was winning, now that she's loosing she wants to back out. Tipical 2 face.

I hope Obama can finish her on Tuesday!

Good luck Obama!

]]> By: Louis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982229 Louis Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:55:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982229 ATTENTION HILLORY SUPPORTERS: Please explain how you can possibly support a candidate who formally agreed that the Michigan vote would not count and now demands that it be counted. By what insane logic can this be justified? ATTENTION HILLORY SUPPORTERS: Please explain how you can possibly support a candidate who formally agreed that the Michigan vote would not count and now demands that it be counted. By what insane logic can this be justified?

]]> By: Paul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982226 Paul Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:55:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982226 Hillary knows what to do, hope is not enough, progress needs experience to be effective and Hillary has what it takes to be our President! Obama is a loser, he threw his own grandmother under the bus to defend Rev Wright Now Wright has stood by his comments.... Obama, you may need a few more years of mentoring from your Pastor Hillary 08- Yes she will!!! Every vote must count!!! Vote Democrat- Vote for Clinton! Hillary knows what to do, hope is not enough, progress needs experience to be effective and Hillary has what it takes to be our President!

Obama is a loser, he threw his own grandmother under the bus to defend Rev Wright

Now Wright has stood by his comments....

Obama, you may need a few more years of mentoring from your Pastor

Hillary 08- Yes she will!!!
Every vote must count!!!

Vote Democrat- Vote for Clinton!

]]> By: Raymond http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982222 Raymond Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:55:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982222 I think the delegates should be given out evenly, since it was an unfair race. Senator Obama was not even on the ballot in Michigan. I think the delegates should be given out evenly, since it was an unfair race. Senator Obama was not even on the ballot in Michigan.

]]> By: SLO Bear http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982221 SLO Bear Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:55:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982221 Cheaters never prosper--what say you, superdelegates? Cheaters never prosper–what say you, superdelegates?

]]> By: THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982177 THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY! Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:52:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982177 OBAMA WILL STALL THIS AGAIN BECAUSE HE DOES NOT CARE IF OUR VOTES COUNT OR NOT!!!!!!!! HE IS A DISHONEST MAN!!!!!! HOW COULD ANYONE VOTE FOR HIM? MY VOTE GOES TO HILLARY CLINTON 2008! OBAMA WILL STALL THIS AGAIN BECAUSE HE DOES NOT CARE IF OUR VOTES COUNT OR NOT!!!!!!!!

HE IS A DISHONEST MAN!!!!!!

HOW COULD ANYONE VOTE FOR HIM?

MY VOTE GOES TO HILLARY CLINTON 2008!

]]> By: Jon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982169 Jon Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:51:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982169 It's simple. If the Dems want to get MI and FL in the general election, they seat the delegates. If the Dems don't care about MI and FL, they don't. Either way, someone is unhappy about something because Howard Dean is quite incompetent at his job. It's simple.

If the Dems want to get MI and FL in the general election, they seat the delegates.
If the Dems don't care about MI and FL, they don't.

Either way, someone is unhappy about something because Howard Dean is quite incompetent at his job.

]]> By: Independent Don http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982132 Independent Don Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:48:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982132 Why not seat the delegates as is and give the superdelegates half a vote? It was the Michigan Democratic Party, with a Democratic Governor and Democratic-controlled legislature, that decided to defy the DNC and move their primary up with FULL KNOWLEDGE that they would lose all of their delegates. The voters are being punished with a half-vote per delegate rule, but the superdelegates--the Governor, the members of Congress, and the State Party officials--get a full vote? That, my friends, is what elitism is all about. Strip the superdelegates for their stupidity, and keep the 10 delegate margin for the pledged delegates as an approximation of what the delegate count would have been if this was a valid election, but with the popular vote being discarded because this was not a valid election. Simple. Why not seat the delegates as is and give the superdelegates half a vote? It was the Michigan Democratic Party, with a Democratic Governor and Democratic-controlled legislature, that decided to defy the DNC and move their primary up with FULL KNOWLEDGE that they would lose all of their delegates.

The voters are being punished with a half-vote per delegate rule, but the superdelegates–the Governor, the members of Congress, and the State Party officials–get a full vote?

That, my friends, is what elitism is all about.

Strip the superdelegates for their stupidity, and keep the 10 delegate margin for the pledged delegates as an approximation of what the delegate count would have been if this was a valid election, but with the popular vote being discarded because this was not a valid election.

Simple.

]]> By: last laugh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982127 last laugh Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:47:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982127 Glad to see that folks are working hard to get the votes counted. Residents of Michigan voted in good faith - and their vote should count. The votes that were cast have been certified and are legal and DO count, that popular vote was not taken away just the delegate count. Obama decided to remove his name from the ballot and that is his own fault and than refused to a re-vote. I think he should be given all the uncommitted votes. His demanding that he should get half the vote and split the delegates 50-50 is outrageous. Just another example of Obama do what I say and not what I do - he doesn't walk the talk folks. Glad to see that folks are working hard to get the votes counted. Residents of Michigan voted in good faith – and their vote should count. The votes that were cast have been certified and are legal and DO count, that popular vote was not taken away just the delegate count. Obama decided to remove his name from the ballot and that is his own fault and than refused to a re-vote. I think he should be given all the uncommitted votes. His demanding that he should get half the vote and split the delegates 50-50 is outrageous. Just another example of Obama do what I say and not what I do – he doesn't walk the talk folks.

]]> By: Cindy,CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982102 Cindy,CA Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:45:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982102 Florida and Michigan have to be resolved before the superdelegates make a decision. Dean's comments to get them to pick a candidate after the primaries is not fair unless Florida and Michigan are seated. We need a strong fighter in the White House to handle all the problems our Nation has right now. I hope people will look to Hillary to be that fighter. She won't give up on us. Florida and Michigan have to be resolved before the superdelegates make a decision. Dean's comments to get them to pick a candidate after the primaries is not fair unless Florida and Michigan are seated.

We need a strong fighter in the White House to handle all the problems our Nation has right now.

I hope people will look to Hillary to be that fighter. She won't give up on us.

]]> By: MIKE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982079 MIKE Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:44:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982079 WHAT PARTS OF "YOUR DELEGATES WON'T BE SEATED IF YOU VIOLATE PARTY RULES YOU AGREED TO" DO NOT HILLARY AND THE POLITICIANS OF MI AND FL UNDERSTAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS TOTAL BS. WHAT PARTS OF "YOUR DELEGATES WON'T BE SEATED IF YOU VIOLATE PARTY RULES YOU AGREED TO" DO NOT HILLARY AND THE POLITICIANS OF MI AND FL UNDERSTAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS TOTAL BS.

]]> By: Stephan David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982077 Stephan David Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:43:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982077 Huh? Why would Sen. Clinton get 10 more delegates? Solution(s) are easy: either campaign there and re-vote OR split the delegates evenly OR stand by the rules everyone agreed too. Just go away HRC. Go away. C. Levin... you are a big disappointment. Huh?

Why would Sen. Clinton get 10 more delegates?

Solution(s) are easy: either campaign there and re-vote OR split the delegates evenly OR stand by the rules everyone agreed too.

Just go away HRC. Go away.

C. Levin... you are a big disappointment.

]]> By: W.L.P. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982072 W.L.P. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:43:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982072 It seems that the only fair thing to do would be to simply split the delegates with 50% going to Clinton and 50% going to Obama. Whoever the candidate is, if the concern is to simply "seat the delegates" then the fifty fitty split will be a go for both candidates and the Michigan delegation I am sure would be happy with this. So, go for it, do the right thing and split the delegates 50/50. And Florida should do the very same thing. It really doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this one out, it is a no-brainer. It seems that the only fair thing to do would be to simply split the delegates with 50% going to Clinton and 50% going to Obama.
Whoever the candidate is, if the concern is to simply "seat the delegates" then the fifty fitty split will be a go for both candidates and the Michigan delegation I am sure would be happy with this. So, go for it, do the right thing and split the delegates 50/50. And Florida should do the very same thing. It really doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this one out, it is a no-brainer.

]]> By: Venus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982035 Venus Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:39:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982035 Well - I guess you people don't know that - that's not going to work! You broke the rules - Go Obama! Well – I guess you people don't know that – that's not going to work!

You broke the rules –

Go Obama!

]]> By: Lisa Foster http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982033 Lisa Foster Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:39:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982033 Not fair. Barak Obama followed the rules and left his name off our ballot. Clinton cheated and went against the rules and put her name on it. Not everyone in Michigan new about the "uncommited" rule. The only fair way would be to SPLIT THE VOTES! Our stupid greedy governer Granholm caused this mess. Why should her candidate clinton benefit from her greediness! Not fair. Barak Obama followed the rules and left his name off our ballot. Clinton cheated and went against the rules and put her name on it. Not everyone in Michigan new about the "uncommited" rule. The only fair way would be to SPLIT THE VOTES! Our stupid greedy governer Granholm caused this mess. Why should her candidate clinton benefit from her greediness!

]]> By: David in San Francisco http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-982006 David in San Francisco Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:37:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-982006 Sounds like more fuzzy math to me. "If" MI's delegates were to be counted, then at the very least they should have some penalty for breaking the DNC rules. I hate to say this, but why not adopt the Republican strategy for having only half the delegates count? Then figure out a way to apportion them fairly that takes into account the fact that one candidate wasn't even on the ballot. Otherwise, wouldn't the DNC ultimately be rewarding MI for their behavior? Sort of like rewarding the kid that gets caught with his/her hands in the cookie jar? Sorry folks, but rules are rules. If you're upset about not getting your votes counted, get angry at your stage legislature and governor, not the DNC or the individual presidential candidates. Sounds like more fuzzy math to me.

"If" MI's delegates were to be counted, then at the very least they should have some penalty for breaking the DNC rules. I hate to say this, but why not adopt the Republican strategy for having only half the delegates count? Then figure out a way to apportion them fairly that takes into account the fact that one candidate wasn't even on the ballot. Otherwise, wouldn't the DNC ultimately be rewarding MI for their behavior? Sort of like rewarding the kid that gets caught with his/her hands in the cookie jar?

Sorry folks, but rules are rules. If you're upset about not getting your votes counted, get angry at your stage legislature and governor, not the DNC or the individual presidential candidates.

]]> By: Cameron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981992 Cameron Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:35:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981992 I am speechless. What country am I living in??? "Give her an edge?" because she won 55% when she was the only one on the ballot?? WHY IS THIS EVEN BEING DISCUSSED!?!??! I am speechless. What country am I living in??? "Give her an edge?" because she won 55% when she was the only one on the ballot?? WHY IS THIS EVEN BEING DISCUSSED!?!??!

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981964 James Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:33:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981964 Are you kidding me? Clinton breaks the spirit of the rules and get rewarded. Geeeeez!! Are you kidding me? Clinton breaks the spirit of the rules and get rewarded. Geeeeez!!

]]> By: rostant http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981962 rostant Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:32:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981962 Hey guys, If those people who are trying to solve th Michigan and Florida problem think they are unbiased and impartial, how can they penalise a candidate whose only fault is respecting the rule set up by his party (his name wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan). The last time I check, neither Obama nor Clinton said anything about those rules (Florida & Michigan penalty by the democrat party). The last time I check too the rules were go out there and prove yourself and if the democrat party were now to decide/cook behind close doors who is the democrat nominee, believe me, that will shunt out more voters that what you guys think might happen if Michigan/Florida were left out. Take my e-mail as proof in Nov, the democrat party will be crying after loosing badly if voters even suspect the nomination was biased thus any of the remaing canditate. Hey guys,
If those people who are trying to solve th Michigan and Florida problem think they are unbiased and impartial, how can they penalise a candidate whose only fault is respecting the rule set up by his party (his name wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan).
The last time I check, neither Obama nor Clinton said anything about those rules (Florida & Michigan penalty by the democrat party).
The last time I check too the rules were go out there and prove yourself and if the democrat party were now to decide/cook behind close doors who is the democrat nominee, believe me, that will shunt out more voters that what you guys think might happen if Michigan/Florida were left out.
Take my e-mail as proof in Nov, the democrat party will be crying after loosing badly if voters even suspect the nomination was biased thus any of the remaing canditate.

]]> By: Tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981954 Tom Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:32:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981954 No I want 72 -56...............What's that bad joke's punchline - "We're not arguing about if you will, just how much you'll charge?". Split them as they voted. No I want 72 -56...............What's that bad joke's punchline – "We're not arguing about if you will, just how much you'll charge?". Split them as they voted.

]]> By: Obama Supporter From England http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981947 Obama Supporter From England Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:31:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981947 The new proposal to seat the Michigan delegates doesn't work because Obama's name wasn't even on the Ballot so how can they suggest giving Clinton a 10-point edge? The new proposal to seat the Michigan delegates doesn't work because Obama's name wasn't even on the Ballot so how can they suggest giving Clinton a 10-point edge?

]]> By: dorothy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981944 dorothy Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:30:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981944 What about the Florida Delegates, are they going to be divided in half also? Because CNN, only mention Michigan. Dorothy What about the Florida Delegates, are they going to be divided in half also? Because CNN, only mention Michigan.

Dorothy

]]> By: Mr. C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981940 Mr. C Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:30:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981940 I'm sorry but there are obama supporters who voted for clinton bcos Obama's name wasn't on the ballot. I'm sorry but there are obama supporters who voted for clinton bcos Obama's name wasn't on the ballot.

]]> By: Marques http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981933 Marques Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:30:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981933 Clinton's Response: Hell No! The vote counted as is I want my 73-55 win! Obama's Response: "My name was not on the ballot!" Committee's Response: Okay lets think of a new plan. Simple as that. Clinton's Response: Hell No! The vote counted as is I want my 73-55 win!

Obama's Response: "My name was not on the ballot!"

Committee's Response: Okay lets think of a new plan.

Simple as that.

]]> By: Nora, FLORIDA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981921 Nora, FLORIDA Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:29:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981921 Hmmm try to seat MI and not FL they will still have a huge uproar on their hands. Many people voted for Hillary based upon name recognition of that her husband, therefore the only true way to resolve this is either to split the votes 50/50 and seat the delegates or just stand firm and tell FL and MI NO DEAL!!! Hmmm try to seat MI and not FL they will still have a huge uproar on their hands. Many people voted for Hillary based upon name recognition of that her husband, therefore the only true way to resolve this is either to split the votes 50/50 and seat the delegates or just stand firm and tell FL and MI NO DEAL!!!

]]> By: Grif http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981914 Grif Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:28:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981914 A New Compro/Fix??? A New Compro/Fix???

]]> By: Bridgette- PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981915 Bridgette- PA Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:28:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981915 What is the problem here? Hillary should have obeyed the rules that she signed in agreement. Now that she needs those delegates, she's trying to change the rules. Delegates should be split 50/50. Honestly, as a punishment, she should get the lower of the delegates. That will teach her to follow the rules! What is the problem here? Hillary should have obeyed the rules that she signed in agreement. Now that she needs those delegates, she's trying to change the rules. Delegates should be split 50/50. Honestly, as a punishment, she should get the lower of the delegates. That will teach her to follow the rules!

]]> By: George, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981903 George, Los Angeles Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:28:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981903 Give Clinton her votes, and Obama the ones that say "uncommitted", and then seat the Michigan Delegates. As for Florida, both names appeared on the ballot, so appropriate delegates accordingly. Give Clinton her votes, and Obama the ones that say "uncommitted", and then seat the Michigan Delegates. As for Florida, both names appeared on the ballot, so appropriate delegates accordingly.

]]> By: M.S. Indiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981892 M.S. Indiana Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:27:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981892 What about doing a real election and let Hillary pay for it.... What about doing a real election and let Hillary pay for it....

]]> By: Give It Up http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981893 Give It Up Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:27:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981893 The only way for Michigan Democrats to be represented would be hold another primary. That isn't happening. The only way for Michigan Democrats to be represented would be hold another primary. That isn't happening.

]]> By: hawkeyy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981869 hawkeyy Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:25:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981869 obama in 08..he is what he says he is...and hilary is not...it's that simple obama in 08..he is what he says he is...and hilary is not...it's that simple

]]> By: Shame.... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981845 Shame.... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:22:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981845 That's great news for Hillary. I want Obama to explain how he's going to keep those black people in their place. Since the media dubbed him as the spokesperson for black america I wanna know, how will he keep that group in order if elected! Go Hillary! That's great news for Hillary.

I want Obama to explain how he's going to keep those black people in their place. Since the media dubbed him as the spokesperson for black america I wanna know, how will he keep that group in order if elected!

Go Hillary!

]]> By: Ilona Proud Canadian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981832 Ilona Proud Canadian Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:21:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981832 CNN, Please Report The News.....North Carolina Robocalls Giving False Info To Blacks! ........This is important news, so please warn the people of North Carolina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CNN,

Please Report The News.....North Carolina Robocalls Giving False Info To Blacks! ........This is important news, so please warn the people of North Carolina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981814 Eric Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:19:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981814 Why exactly should their superdelegates get a full vote? If anyone should be punished it's them. Why exactly should their superdelegates get a full vote? If anyone should be punished it's them.

]]> By: SCOTT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981812 SCOTT Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:19:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981812 All we need to do is check out Terry McAuliffe's (sp) book about how to handle states that step out of line.... Right Terry? No closer than Boston? All we need to do is check out Terry McAuliffe's (sp) book about how to handle states that step out of line.... Right Terry? No closer than Boston?

]]> By: Manuel TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981792 Manuel TX Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:16:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981792 Hillary clearly won Michigan. Obama supporters were encouraged to vote uncommitted as were John Edwards supporters. If you give Obama all the uncommitted votes and attendant delegates...that's probably fair. :) Hillary clearly won Michigan.

Obama supporters were encouraged to vote uncommitted as were John Edwards supporters. If you give Obama all the uncommitted votes and attendant delegates...that's probably fair.

:)

]]> By: Marks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981769 Marks Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:14:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981769 C'mon Michigan officials, wake up to realities! Accept the punishment for the foolishness moving up the primary date and the DNC will split delegates accordingly. Hillary won against nobody. Count those votes? Be glad the process has a resolution, end the discussion already. Split the delegates and move on. Other states have the advantage from having correct date primaries and caucus events, they get to choose. Michigan did it to themselves. Florida Democratic party at the whims of Republican legislators ruined their primary. Both states didn't think DNC had the "stones" to punishment them. This voting process demands rules and acceptance. Accept the punishment Michigan, you blew it for both Hillary and Obama. C'mon Michigan officials, wake up to realities!

Accept the punishment for the foolishness moving up the primary date and the DNC will split delegates accordingly.

Hillary won against nobody. Count those votes?

Be glad the process has a resolution, end the discussion already. Split the delegates and move on. Other states have the advantage from having correct date primaries and caucus events, they get to choose.

Michigan did it to themselves. Florida Democratic party at the whims of Republican legislators ruined their primary.

Both states didn't think DNC had the "stones" to punishment them.

This voting process demands rules and acceptance. Accept the punishment Michigan, you blew it for both Hillary and Obama.

]]> By: Warren Richart http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981767 Warren Richart Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:14:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981767 A 50-50 split and seat delegates is the only fair solution, as everyone knew that there would be no delegates. Clinton does not need any help as her campaign signed. Warren Richart Iowa 5:15 A 50-50 split and seat delegates is the only fair solution, as everyone knew that there would be no delegates. Clinton does not need any help as her campaign signed.

Warren Richart
Iowa

5:15

]]> By: KATHY1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981764 KATHY1 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:14:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981764 Why would he do something soooo foolish as to give her the upperhand? His name was not on the ballot and he did not get a chance to campaign there. No!!! Sen. Obama, don't do it... Thank you...... Why would he do something soooo foolish as to give her the upperhand? His name was not on the ballot and he did not get a chance to campaign there. No!!! Sen. Obama, don't do it...

Thank you......

]]> By: joel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981762 joel Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:14:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981762 This would be called cheating, Hillary. Lieing, cheating and fear mongering. Why don't we just re-elect Bush for another term. We wouldn't even have to repaint the white house. This would be called cheating, Hillary. Lieing, cheating and fear mongering. Why don't we just re-elect Bush for another term. We wouldn't even have to repaint the white house.

]]> By: Marion http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981728 Marion Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:11:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981728 Florida 50% each candidate and Michigan 50% each candidate, that is the correct way. Florida 50% each candidate and Michigan 50% each candidate, that is the correct way.

]]> By: propaganda press http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981699 propaganda press Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:08:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981699 this is all a big fraud the fix is on for hillary this is all a big fraud
the fix is on for hillary

]]> By: Daniel, Plattsburgh, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981673 Daniel, Plattsburgh, NY Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:05:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981673 Sounds reasonable. Sounds reasonable.

]]> By: READY999 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981661 READY999 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:04:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981661 50/50 or no deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 50/50 or no deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Chris in Va. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/29/new-compromise-proposed-on-michigan-delegation/#comment-981623 Chris in Va. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:00:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6778#comment-981623 What part of "NO" do these people not understand? What part of "NO" do these people not understand?

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