Comments on: Blitzer: Could the DNC move the goalposts this weekend? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Stephina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150497 Stephina Tue, 27 May 2008 21:07:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150497 In a nomination this close, Florida and Michigan should be allowed to have their votes counted and delegates fully seated. If Obama can only win by not allowing 2 states to be counted, then he is not much of a winner!!! In a nomination this close, Florida and Michigan should be allowed to have their votes counted and delegates fully seated.

If Obama can only win by not allowing 2 states to be counted, then he is not much of a winner!!!

]]> By: Shirley-Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150498 Shirley-Ohio Tue, 27 May 2008 21:07:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150498 NO AND THEY BETTER NOT. THEY SHOULD SEAT THE DELEGATES IN A WAY THAT NO BODY BENEFITS FROM IT DURING THE PRIMARY BECAUSE THEY ALL SIGNED TO NOT COUNT THESE TWO STATES AND TO COUNT THEM WILL MAKE NO SINCE UNLESS THEY ARE TRYING TO TAKE THE NOMINATION AWAY FROM OBAMA AND GIVE IT TO CLINTON. NO AND THEY BETTER NOT. THEY SHOULD SEAT THE DELEGATES IN A WAY THAT NO BODY BENEFITS FROM IT DURING THE PRIMARY BECAUSE THEY ALL SIGNED TO NOT COUNT THESE TWO STATES AND TO COUNT THEM WILL MAKE NO SINCE UNLESS THEY ARE TRYING TO TAKE THE NOMINATION AWAY FROM OBAMA AND GIVE IT TO CLINTON.

]]> By: RB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150495 RB Tue, 27 May 2008 21:06:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150495 WILL NOT HAPPEN. Even if Hillary intends to stir up a riot outside the building this weekend. I'm glad her lack of leadership abilities is coming clear for the entire WORLD to see. WILL NOT HAPPEN. Even if Hillary intends to stir up a riot outside the building this weekend. I'm glad her lack of leadership abilities is coming clear for the entire WORLD to see.

]]> By: greenhx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150476 greenhx Tue, 27 May 2008 21:05:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150476 The math still does not work for HRC, it's all about the supers now. The math still does not work for HRC, it's all about the supers now.

]]> By: Elisabeth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150463 Elisabeth Tue, 27 May 2008 21:04:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150463 By Jesse Jackson Jr. January 19, 2006 "Fighting for human and constitutional rights is a theme, and a strategy, that could keep Democrats together for the next fifty years, election after election. It's time to begin a lofty fight to add the right to vote to the Constitution--and paint a truer picture of most Republicans as undemocratic. It's time to stand up and insure every American's right to vote to have that vote fully protected and to have it fairly counted." The voices from FLORIDA and MICHIGAN have to be heard! By Jesse Jackson Jr. January 19, 2006
"Fighting for human and constitutional rights is a theme, and a strategy, that could keep Democrats together for the next fifty years, election after election. It's time to begin a lofty fight to add the right to vote to the Constitution–and paint a truer picture of most Republicans as undemocratic. It's time to stand up and insure every American's right to vote to have that vote fully protected and to have it fairly counted."

The voices from FLORIDA and MICHIGAN have to be heard!

]]> By: Chuck R http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150459 Chuck R Tue, 27 May 2008 21:04:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150459 The Democratic Party never intended to not seat any delegates from Florida and Michigan. The party wanted to ignore the early contest and force them to revote - which would have been their followint the rules. But for the Obama campaigns resistance there would have been a new primary in both states scheduled by now. But, they have seen that if they let Florida and Michigan vote it would be two more huge losses for Obama so they did not let them revote. Now, the Democrats may have to simply write off Michigan and Florida because Obama can not afford for them to count. We are seeing Obama's inability to lead, right now. This is his party the rules committee will do what he wants and all he want is someone to blame other than him when the voters in Michigan and Florida are told they don't count. The Democratic Party never intended to not seat any delegates from Florida and Michigan. The party wanted to ignore the early contest and force them to revote – which would have been their followint the rules. But for the Obama campaigns resistance there would have been a new primary in both states scheduled by now. But, they have seen that if they let Florida and Michigan vote it would be two more huge losses for Obama so they did not let them revote.

Now, the Democrats may have to simply write off Michigan and Florida because Obama can not afford for them to count.

We are seeing Obama's inability to lead, right now. This is his party the rules committee will do what he wants and all he want is someone to blame other than him when the voters in Michigan and Florida are told they don't count.

]]> By: Loletha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150452 Loletha Tue, 27 May 2008 21:04:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150452 FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN SHOULD THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE RE-ELECTING THE GOVERNORS OF THERE STATE. DO NOT BLAME THE DNC. THEY PUT RULES INTO PLACE SO OBIDE. PUT THE BLAME WHERE IT BELONGS, (GOVERNORS OF THERE STATE) POINT BLANK. FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN SHOULD THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE RE-ELECTING THE GOVERNORS OF THERE STATE. DO NOT BLAME THE DNC. THEY PUT RULES INTO PLACE SO OBIDE.

PUT THE BLAME WHERE IT BELONGS, (GOVERNORS OF THERE STATE) POINT BLANK.

]]> By: KJ, Dallas, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150449 KJ, Dallas, TX Tue, 27 May 2008 21:03:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150449 Wolf, Could you and CNN please stop being lackeys and sympathizers for Clinton??? Thanks. OBAMA, 2008! Wolf,

Could you and CNN please stop being lackeys and sympathizers for Clinton???

Thanks.

OBAMA, 2008!

]]> By: Adam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150440 Adam Tue, 27 May 2008 21:03:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150440 It is irrelevant. Senator Clinton signed off on the rules as they currently stand. She agreed to them. She also, though not expressly stated, agreed to any consequences of those rules. The consequences happen to be MI and FL delegates not being seated. A debate over whether or not it will hurt or help is moot as the simple fact remains that she agreed to the rules as currently constituted and all the consequences thereof. She doesn't like the consequences and is now trying to change the rules ex post facto. It is irrelevant. Senator Clinton signed off on the rules as they currently stand. She agreed to them. She also, though not expressly stated, agreed to any consequences of those rules. The consequences happen to be MI and FL delegates not being seated. A debate over whether or not it will hurt or help is moot as the simple fact remains that she agreed to the rules as currently constituted and all the consequences thereof. She doesn't like the consequences and is now trying to change the rules ex post facto.

]]> By: Bill L http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150437 Bill L Tue, 27 May 2008 21:03:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150437 If we should count every vote, and everyone's vote counts, then how do we count the voters who stayed home in MI and FL because they were told by their Party the votes wouldn't count? It is impossible to have a solution that everyone will like at this point. We have no Solomon as the judge. If we should count every vote, and everyone's vote counts, then how do we count the voters who stayed home in MI and FL because they were told by their Party the votes wouldn't count?
It is impossible to have a solution that everyone will like at this point. We have no Solomon as the judge.

]]> By: Bukky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150434 Bukky Tue, 27 May 2008 21:03:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150434 I'd like to see them try and still think they have ANY SHOT of winning in November. Yes FL and MI should count (even tho the clearly broke te rules and are now crying like children about it) BUT it should in no way be a game changer. Simple fact is that we need FL and MI to win in the general.. even though FL will clearly go repub I'd like to see them try and still think they have ANY SHOT of winning in November.

Yes FL and MI should count (even tho the clearly broke te rules and are now crying like children about it) BUT it should in no way be a game changer. Simple fact is that we need FL and MI to win in the general.. even though FL will clearly go repub

]]> By: Cathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150430 Cathy Tue, 27 May 2008 21:03:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150430 Of course it should be moved. If Obama was in the same position as Clinton he would be fighting for it too. Come on guys lets be honest with ourselves. Everyone's vote should count. It should not matter who you support. Of course it should be moved. If Obama was in the same position as Clinton he would be fighting for it too. Come on guys lets be honest with ourselves. Everyone's vote should count. It should not matter who you support.

]]> By: MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150426 MD Tue, 27 May 2008 21:03:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150426 They can, but MUST NOT. Rules are rules. Either the DNC should not have set these rules, or now that it has, it should honor them. If nothing else, as a sign of respect for the other 48 states who abided by the rules, FL and MI must be punished. If they then want to cut off their collective nose, and vote for McBush in November, then let them. If the goalpost is moved, all future Democratic primaries will be chaotic. Each state will do whatever they want, and then in the end will get their delegates seated any way. The DNC will be wise not to set such precedent. They can, but MUST NOT.

Rules are rules. Either the DNC should not have set these rules, or now that it has, it should honor them. If nothing else, as a sign of respect for the other 48 states who abided by the rules, FL and MI must be punished. If they then want to cut off their collective nose, and vote for McBush in November, then let them.

If the goalpost is moved, all future Democratic primaries will be chaotic. Each state will do whatever they want, and then in the end will get their delegates seated any way. The DNC will be wise not to set such precedent.

]]> By: Peter in PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150416 Peter in PA Tue, 27 May 2008 21:03:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150416 Most Hillary supporters in the blog are actually neo-cons pretending to be a Hillary supporters. I know Hillary supporters aren't as delusional as Hillary. Most Hillary supporters in the blog are actually neo-cons pretending to be a Hillary supporters. I know Hillary supporters aren't as delusional as Hillary.

]]> By: Romulus, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150407 Romulus, Michigan Tue, 27 May 2008 21:02:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150407 If you read the history of these United States of American and put yourselves in the place of American Indians, African Americans, and Asian Americans first and second generation, Japanese American first and second generations, and Hispanic first, second and three generation. White Americans would keep their head down in shame. If you read the history of these United States of American and put yourselves in the place of American Indians, African Americans, and Asian Americans first and second generation, Japanese American first and second generations, and Hispanic first, second and three generation. White Americans would keep their head down in shame.

]]> By: Hayles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150408 Hayles Tue, 27 May 2008 21:02:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150408 Wolf... I pray the DNc abide by the rules.. When change the rule of the party what kind of message are we sending is that we can break the rule and win. I beieve that is wrong message. God's will be done. Wolf... I pray the DNc abide by the rules.. When change the rule of the party what kind of message are we sending is that we can break the rule and win. I beieve that is wrong message.

God's will be done.

]]> By: EC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150398 EC Tue, 27 May 2008 21:02:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150398 Wolf - I don't think so. The Rules are Rules...let's not get it twisted. Nice try. Wolf – I don't think so. The Rules are Rules...let's not get it twisted. Nice try.

]]> By: G from CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150394 G from CT Tue, 27 May 2008 21:01:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150394 One thing we can all be thankful for is that it was Gore, not Hillary, who was in the "Presidential tie" in 2000. If it were her, she would have destroyed the country in her quest to win, much like she is doing today with the Democratic Party... One thing we can all be thankful for is that it was Gore, not Hillary, who was in the "Presidential tie" in 2000. If it were her, she would have destroyed the country in her quest to win, much like she is doing today with the Democratic Party...

]]> By: Blue Dog Dem http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150379 Blue Dog Dem Tue, 27 May 2008 21:01:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150379 The issue with FL and MI is more about the general election than about the nomination. If the DNC does not allow these states to participate in the convention, there is no way the Dems can win either state. Obamacans should stop whinning about Clinton trying to steal the election. There is plenty of finger pointing in both directions. Besides, you are sounding like the Bush Campaigh in 2000 during the Florida debacale (delegates matter, not popular vote). The issue with FL and MI is more about the general election than about the nomination. If the DNC does not allow these states to participate in the convention, there is no way the Dems can win either state.

Obamacans should stop whinning about Clinton trying to steal the election. There is plenty of finger pointing in both directions. Besides, you are sounding like the Bush Campaigh in 2000 during the Florida debacale (delegates matter, not popular vote).

]]> By: Sue http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150369 Sue Tue, 27 May 2008 21:00:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150369 Lets move the goal posts to Hilary -LAND and still she cannot ctach up with OBAMA on delegates. This is the fact the Clinton camp is angry the American people are seeing. Lets move the goal posts to Hilary -LAND and still she cannot ctach up with OBAMA on delegates. This is the fact the Clinton camp is angry the American people are seeing.

]]> By: Dondada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150367 Dondada Tue, 27 May 2008 21:00:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150367 Well here it is folks now they are trying to take it away from us, the young, these old foggies are always talking about how we are the future and that we are going to lead this country into the future and now they dont want to play by the rules and want to move goal posts and you wonder why the young don't vote. Well here it is folks now they are trying to take it away from us, the young, these old foggies are always talking about how we are the future and that we are going to lead this country into the future and now they dont want to play by the rules and want to move goal posts and you wonder why the young don't vote.

]]> By: theodore http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150364 theodore Tue, 27 May 2008 21:00:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150364 1. Why were rules created 2. Are the only for some people 3. No rules free for all 1. Why were rules created
2. Are the only for some people
3. No rules free for all

]]> By: Matt from MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150357 Matt from MI Tue, 27 May 2008 20:59:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150357 Leave the goalposts as they are. Michigan (my home state) and florida both knew the DNC rules and possible repercussions before they decided to move the primary dates. Neither Hillary nor Obama were complaining when the punishments were set, and Obama shouldn't be punished for leaving his name off of Michigan's ballots. He was following the rules. Seating the delegates is just another Clinton ploy to weasle her way into the white house. Can we really trust someone who tried to sell a gas holiday to people she obviously believes are too ignorant to get that the oil companies would have just hike their prices? Leave the goalposts as they are. Michigan (my home state) and florida both knew the DNC rules and possible repercussions before they decided to move the primary dates. Neither Hillary nor Obama were complaining when the punishments were set, and Obama shouldn't be punished for leaving his name off of Michigan's ballots. He was following the rules.

Seating the delegates is just another Clinton ploy to weasle her way into the white house. Can we really trust someone who tried to sell a gas holiday to people she obviously believes are too ignorant to get that the oil companies would have just hike their prices?

]]> By: Chi4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150355 Chi4Obama Tue, 27 May 2008 20:59:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150355 Wolf, We already know that Barack is the likely nominee for the Democratic Party (and has been for weeks). He has already secured a majority of the "Pledged" delegates, and is steadily gaining Superdelegates by the day. Why would we "pander" to 2 states that clearly broke the rules. On another note, if you want to argue the "electability" of a candidate. Need I remind you of the PETER PAUL VS. CLINTON Trial that the mainstream media wants to ignore. I bet the RNC will just salivate at the chance to break this story should Hillary become our nominee (since CNN won't). Google PETER PAUL VS CLINTON for details. Wolf,
We already know that Barack is the likely nominee for the Democratic Party (and has been for weeks). He has already secured a majority of the "Pledged" delegates, and is steadily gaining Superdelegates by the day. Why would we "pander" to 2 states that clearly broke the rules.

On another note, if you want to argue the "electability" of a candidate. Need I remind you of the PETER PAUL VS. CLINTON Trial that the mainstream media wants to ignore. I bet the RNC will just salivate at the chance to break this story should Hillary become our nominee (since CNN won't). Google PETER PAUL VS CLINTON for details.

]]> By: ber6964 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150353 ber6964 Tue, 27 May 2008 20:59:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150353 Your Bias is showing again Wolfe!! Can we have a little objective journalism from you once in a while. You would just love Clinton to steal the nomination from Sen Obama won't you Wolfie. Your Bias is showing again Wolfe!! Can we have a little objective journalism from you once in a while. You would just love Clinton to steal the nomination from Sen Obama won't you Wolfie.

]]> By: martin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150346 martin Tue, 27 May 2008 20:59:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150346 no they won't. no they won't.

]]> By: Tom in CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150347 Tom in CA Tue, 27 May 2008 20:59:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150347 The only way that a goal post move will stop Senator Obama from becoming the nominee is if the DNC Rules Committee does a move to the Republican Winner Take All position. The only way that a goal post move will stop Senator Obama from becoming the nominee is if the DNC Rules Committee does a move to the Republican Winner Take All position.

]]> By: Natalie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150343 Natalie Tue, 27 May 2008 20:59:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150343 Oh my goodness!!! Enough already! They broke the rules, the delegates cannot be seated based on January's primary...period! That primary was supposed to be invalid, so several people did not go out to vote...it would've been a waste of time. I know I wouldn't have wasted my time if my leaders in WI were so petty, juvenile, and insubordinate as to break the well-known rules like the leaders in FL and MI. Either do a re-vote or end the discussion. That is the only fair solution. Obama/Clinton '08 Oh my goodness!!! Enough already! They broke the rules, the delegates cannot be seated based on January's primary...period! That primary was supposed to be invalid, so several people did not go out to vote...it would've been a waste of time. I know I wouldn't have wasted my time if my leaders in WI were so petty, juvenile, and insubordinate as to break the well-known rules like the leaders in FL and MI. Either do a re-vote or end the discussion. That is the only fair solution.

Obama/Clinton '08

]]> By: MMN - Milwaukee WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150342 MMN - Milwaukee WI Tue, 27 May 2008 20:59:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150342 It’s sad some are blaming the DNC and others are blaming Obama campaign for the issues with FL & MI. We all know the facts, Hillary is using this for her own personal gains, Obama has his reservations to protect his own gains, DNC is squeezed by FL & MI state level decisions that make them look bad. GOP is no where better on this but not able to figure out how they got away with their ½ delegate rules for FL & MI It’s sad some are blaming the DNC and others are blaming Obama campaign for the issues with FL & MI. We all know the facts, Hillary is using this for her own personal gains, Obama has his reservations to protect his own gains, DNC is squeezed by FL & MI state level decisions that make them look bad. GOP is no where better on this but not able to figure out how they got away with their ½ delegate rules for FL & MI

]]> By: Amber (FL) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150332 Amber (FL) Tue, 27 May 2008 20:58:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150332 and "creative woody" is an idiot. "2025 is what is needed in January". First, 2025 is not any number relevant to January. Delegates don't count in the General Election. Electoral vote count in the General Elec., and Hillary has MORE (many more) of those than Barack! Second, its NOvember, not January when we vote. lol Get it right before you start to open your mouth and "creative woody" is an idiot. "2025 is what is needed in January".

First, 2025 is not any number relevant to January. Delegates don't count in the General Election. Electoral vote count in the General Elec., and Hillary has MORE (many more) of those than Barack!

Second, its NOvember, not January when we vote. lol

Get it right before you start to open your mouth

]]> By: NoMcSame http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150330 NoMcSame Tue, 27 May 2008 20:58:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150330 If the so called Super Delegates would do their job they would not have to move anything. It could be over tonight if they would do what they are put there to do. Obama is strong, my God he is fighting on two front right now and is doing fine. NAVY Veteran for Obama If the so called Super Delegates would do their job they would not have to move anything. It could be over tonight if they would do what they are put there to do. Obama is strong, my God he is fighting on two front right now and is doing fine.
NAVY Veteran for Obama

]]> By: debbie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150326 debbie Tue, 27 May 2008 20:58:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150326 There is a reason why the goalposts on a football field are cemented into the ground:so neither team can move them. There is a reason why the goalposts on a football field are cemented into the ground:so neither team can move them.

]]> By: Perry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150317 Perry Tue, 27 May 2008 20:57:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150317 1. LET EVERY SINGLE VOTE COUNT! THERE ARE 50 STATES IN THIS COUNTRY. 2. SUPERDELEGATES GO WITH THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE. MANY OF THEM ARE GETTING BULLIED AND BRIBED WITH BIG CHECKS TO GO WITH OBAMA IN AREAS THAT HILLARY ACTUALLY WON. 3. IF THE DNC/PRESS CONTINUE TO BLACKBALL HILLARY....VOTE MCCAIN. The people know who the best candidate is...even if they won't admit it. Hillary. 1. LET EVERY SINGLE VOTE COUNT! THERE ARE 50 STATES IN THIS COUNTRY.

2. SUPERDELEGATES GO WITH THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE. MANY OF THEM ARE GETTING BULLIED AND BRIBED WITH BIG CHECKS TO GO WITH OBAMA IN AREAS THAT HILLARY ACTUALLY WON.

3. IF THE DNC/PRESS CONTINUE TO BLACKBALL HILLARY....VOTE MCCAIN.

The people know who the best candidate is...even if they won't admit it. Hillary.

]]> By: Patricia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150304 Patricia Tue, 27 May 2008 20:57:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150304 What's your point? What's your point?

]]> By: karrie canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150300 karrie canada Tue, 27 May 2008 20:56:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150300 wolf blitzer or whatever you call yourself every one know you want queen hillary to win,you and hillary will be very happy if this socall goalposts wore to move,you can see this all over your face each and everyday hillary your queen cannot win so get this in your thick head. wolf blitzer or whatever you call yourself every one know you want queen hillary to win,you and hillary will be very happy if this socall goalposts wore to move,you can see this all over your face each and everyday hillary your queen cannot win so get this in your thick head.

]]> By: Tony Z- MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150296 Tony Z- MD Tue, 27 May 2008 20:56:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150296 At what point does this end. HRC is not the Democratic Nominee. Her political career now rest on getting Obama elected. If he loses than her lose is magnified. The Clinton legacy is at stake. If they are the reason for the Dems losing the White House than no longer will they get the Red Carpet treatment. At what point does this end. HRC is not the Democratic Nominee. Her political career now rest on getting Obama elected. If he loses than her lose is magnified. The Clinton legacy is at stake. If they are the reason for the Dems losing the White House than no longer will they get the Red Carpet treatment.

]]> By: Cynthia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150293 Cynthia Tue, 27 May 2008 20:56:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150293 The DNC should follow their rules. What happens in four years if other states do the same thing. Everyone needs to learn that for every action there is a reaction. The DNC should follow their rules. What happens in four years if other states do the same thing. Everyone needs to learn that for every action there is a reaction.

]]> By: voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150289 voter Tue, 27 May 2008 20:56:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150289 To clinton supporters: many are saying the goalposts should be moverd because obama cannot beat mccain. I understand now. Her supporters do not care if every vote should count as long as the states she wins does. Well, that will explain why her supporters and clinton believe she has the popular vote while excluding the 5 caucus states. the reason she and her supporers believe the uncommitted votes in MIshould not count. Her supporters are not for a democracy, but a monarchy. better yet, maybe we should not vote at all. hope her supporters alone will be enough for her to win this election. To clinton supporters: many are saying the goalposts should be moverd because obama cannot beat mccain. I understand now. Her supporters do not care if every vote should count as long as the states she wins does. Well, that will explain why her supporters and clinton believe she has the popular vote while excluding the 5 caucus states. the reason she and her supporers believe the uncommitted votes in MIshould not count. Her supporters are not for a democracy, but a monarchy. better yet, maybe we should not vote at all. hope her supporters alone will be enough for her to win this election.

]]> By: Nobama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150284 Nobama Tue, 27 May 2008 20:55:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150284 How about Obama's Fake Uncle???????????????????????? Liar that he is; he is no better politician....true colors come out...keep listening for further updates! How about Obama's Fake Uncle???????????????????????? Liar that he is; he is no better politician....true colors come out...keep listening for further updates!

]]> By: Amber (FL) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150281 Amber (FL) Tue, 27 May 2008 20:55:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150281 Well, THEY SHOULD!! And it wouldn't be "moving the goal posts"...that sounds negative. What it would be is INCLUDING MILLIONS OF PATRIOTIC VOTERS. I adore you Wolf, but this headline is "baiting". Why are you asking a loaded question to get the nasty commenting Obamabots to go off on a hateful rampage of blogging. Come on Wolf...is that crabby old geezer CAfferty rubbing off on you? Well, THEY SHOULD!! And it wouldn't be "moving the goal posts"...that sounds negative. What it would be is INCLUDING MILLIONS OF PATRIOTIC VOTERS.

I adore you Wolf, but this headline is "baiting". Why are you asking a loaded question to get the nasty commenting Obamabots to go off on a hateful rampage of blogging. Come on Wolf...is that crabby old geezer CAfferty rubbing off on you?

]]> By: Anita - AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150280 Anita - AZ Tue, 27 May 2008 20:55:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150280 The TRUE Democrats and people who don't want McBush will do the right thing by the country. It's as simple as that. The TRUE Democrats and people who don't want McBush will do the right thing by the country. It's as simple as that.

]]> By: Predictions http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150273 Predictions Tue, 27 May 2008 20:55:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150273 IF HILLARY IS THE NEXT US PRESIDENT BE PREPARED AMERICA, FOR WARS WITH IRAN, NORTH KOREA AND RUSSIA. IF HILLARY IS THE NEXT US PRESIDENT BE PREPARED AMERICA, FOR WARS WITH IRAN, NORTH KOREA AND RUSSIA.

]]> By: Pam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150270 Pam Tue, 27 May 2008 20:55:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150270 This is so unamerican...it stinks! How dare someone change rules to meet the demands of the so called powerful Clintons. What does this say about our government, if we continue to not follow the rules? This is shameful. I am done with this whole stinking mess! What about violation of rules? Let the Delegates vote in November as was stated at the beginning. This is so unamerican...it stinks! How dare someone change rules to meet the demands of the so called powerful Clintons. What does this say about our government, if we continue to not follow the rules? This is shameful. I am done with this whole stinking mess!
What about violation of rules? Let the Delegates vote in November as was stated at the beginning.

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150269 Tim Tue, 27 May 2008 20:55:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150269 The goal posts will not be changed. Senator Obama only needs 48 Delegates to clench the nomination!!! Obama 08/12 The goal posts will not be changed. Senator Obama only needs 48 Delegates to clench the nomination!!!

Obama 08/12

]]> By: SLO Bear http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150265 SLO Bear Tue, 27 May 2008 20:54:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150265 Only with your help, Wolf, which I hope will take some just heat from the light of history. Only with your help, Wolf, which I hope will take some just heat from the light of history.

]]> By: Isaac, Wisconsin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150259 Isaac, Wisconsin Tue, 27 May 2008 20:54:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150259 Let count all votes as Fla and MI voted in January Primaries. Count all votes DNC... Let count all votes as Fla and MI voted in January Primaries. Count all votes DNC...

]]> By: Rayshaun http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150251 Rayshaun Tue, 27 May 2008 20:53:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150251 Wolf Why are we asking questions like this that everybody already knows the answer too? I think anybody who has any decent grasp of basic mathematics will understand that any senario put forward would still leave clinton well out of reach of winning this nomination. The margins she would have to make up make her chances of doing so vertually improbable. she has lost this nomination any way you choose to look at it, period. Wolf

Why are we asking questions like this that everybody already knows the answer too? I think anybody who has any decent grasp of basic mathematics will understand that any senario put forward would still leave clinton well out of reach of winning this nomination. The margins she would have to make up make her chances of doing so vertually improbable. she has lost this nomination any way you choose to look at it, period.

]]> By: supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150248 supporter Tue, 27 May 2008 20:53:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150248 Wolf, The way I see it and anyone that has been in the Democrat party longer then this past 16 months knows that you have the Kennedy Demo,s and the Clinton Demo's in which don't really get along. Look how all this played out people and you will understand why Hillary is getting slammed by the Democratic party and I am not sure but this is what Bill Clinton is trying to point out. With that said Howard dean is a Kennedy Demo and over half of the DNC chair people are to, so this will go with what ever Obama needs and wants to win but lose Against McCain when people smarten up in the fall. I am a Democrat and have been for 30 plus years and I will never vote for Obama or any one that the Kennedy's back Wolf,
The way I see it and anyone that has been in the Democrat party longer then this past 16 months knows that you have the Kennedy Demo,s and the Clinton Demo's in which don't really get along.
Look how all this played out people and you will understand why Hillary is getting slammed by the Democratic party and I am not sure but this is what Bill Clinton is trying to point out.
With that said Howard dean is a Kennedy Demo and over half of the DNC chair people are to, so this will go with what ever Obama needs and wants to win but lose Against McCain when people smarten up in the fall. I am a Democrat and have been for 30 plus years and I will never vote for Obama or any one that the Kennedy's back

]]> By: David of Southern California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150246 David of Southern California Tue, 27 May 2008 20:53:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150246 Moving the goalpost would NOT really make much of a difference in the nominating process given Senator Obama’s current lead over Senator Clinton. What it would really say it that we have RULES and RULES are made to be broken because our hands were forced or because we were too weak to enforce them. Next time let us learn from this… there need to be a better arrangement or Spacing of Primary Day of Elections - perhaps we should vote by region (every other month starting in the Northeast and ending in the West then in the next Presidential Primary the Regional Elections goes from Western States towards the East, etc. Moving the goalpost would NOT really make much of a difference in the nominating process given Senator Obama’s current lead over Senator Clinton. What it would really say it that we have RULES and RULES are made to be broken because our hands were forced or because we were too weak to enforce them. Next time let us learn from this… there need to be a better arrangement or Spacing of Primary Day of Elections – perhaps we should vote by region (every other month starting in the Northeast and ending in the West then in the next Presidential Primary the Regional Elections goes from Western States towards the East, etc.

]]> By: Adrenalyn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/blitzer-coult-the-dnc-move-the-goalposts-this-weekend/#comment-1150244 Adrenalyn Tue, 27 May 2008 20:53:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7368#comment-1150244 well, I think the whole Democrat party process is a shame to let superdelegates decide the fate of the party smacks of Soviet communism, a la the "Politburo" I am going to sit out this election or maybe just vote for Nader - even though the vote is wasted, at least it says something to the Clinton appointees at the top of the party well, I think the whole Democrat party process is a shame
to let superdelegates decide the fate of the party smacks of Soviet communism, a la the "Politburo"

I am going to sit out this election or maybe just vote for Nader – even though the vote is wasted, at least it says something to the Clinton appointees at the top of the party

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