Florida Primary

The End of Politigation

Kevin Morris and Glenn Altschuler | Posted 06.12.2008 | Politics

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Kevin Morris and Glenn Altschuler

From the rise to power of the "Comeback Kid" until June 12th, the Clintons have played the game as litigators. After all, isn't a campaign a war?

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How the Democratic Party Blew the Communications Part of Its Florida/Michigan Decisions

RJ Eskow | Posted 06.02.2008 | Politics

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RJ Eskow

The Party's failure to frame this issue effectively opened the door for some campaign demagoguery, which led in turn to the bitter demonstrations this weekend.

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Say It Ain't So, Paul: Even the Great Krugman Is Lying about Florida

Frank Dwyer | Posted 05.27.2008 | Politics

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Frank Dwyer

For Krugman to keep saying that the voters of Florida voted "in good faith" is a lie. Were they not informed that the Democratic Party was not going to count their votes?

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Lanny Davis Outlines Michigan, Florida Compromise

Politico | Lanny Davis | Posted 05.26.2008 | Politics

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Here are two important neutral principles that should guide the Democratic National Committee's Rules Committee when they meet May 31 to decide whethe...

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Clinton and the Delegates: A Friendly Reply to Rachel Maddow

Jackson Williams | Posted 05.23.2008 | Politics

Read More: Unpledged Delegates, Democratic Primary, Ronald Reagan, Rachel Maddow, Superdelegates, Jimmy Carter, Eli Manning, Hillary Clinton, Florida Primary, Michigan, Ted Kennedy, Barack Obama, Politics News
Jackson Williams

If the Dems ran primaries on a winner-take-all basis like they once did, like the electoral vote is handed out in the general election, Clinton would have already won the nomination with over 2,000 delegates.

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What Game is Hillary Playing?

Guy T. Saperstein | Posted 05.22.2008 | Politics

Read More: Rules Committee, Michigan Primary, Bill Clinton, Florida and Michigan Delegates, Michigan Delegates, May 31 Rules Committee Meeting, Hillary Clinton, Democratic National Committee, Florida Primary, Barack Obama, Politics News
Guy T. Saperstein

There is not an ounce of principle in the Clinton position. When they thought they were ahead in the presidential race, they supported DNC rules, but now that they are behind, they don't like them.

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What should the Democrats do about Michigan and Florida?

Robert Schlesinger | Posted 05.22.2008 | Politics

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Robert Schlesinger

Over at US News we've set up an open thread trying to get a sense of what people think -- what should the Democrats do about Michigan and Florida? Cl...

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Using Statistics to Estimate the Michigan and Florida Elections That Didn't Happen

Robert Naiman | Posted 05.22.2008 | Politics

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Robert Naiman

If Michigan and Florida had voted when they were supposed to according to DNC rules, and if both candidates had campaigned there, what would have been the result?

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Florida Dems: Plan To Seat Delegates Almost Complete

AP | BRENT KALLESTAD | Posted 05.08.2008 | Politics

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's Democratic congressional delegation called on the national party Thursday to seat the state's delegation based on ...

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Game, Set, Match: North Carolina and Indiana Settled the Democratic Nomination

Robert Creamer | Posted 05.07.2008 | Politics

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Robert Creamer

Barack will most likely lose West Virginia and Kentucky, but each one will contribute more delegates to the final number he needs to clinch the nomination.

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How to Lose an Election 101

Keli Goff | Posted 05.06.2008 | Politics

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Keli Goff

Here's a look at the top 10 people and moments that are helping the Democrats return to the glory days of loserdom.

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Jason Linkins

Carville, Richardson Continue Catfight On Larry King Live

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics

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Even better than that staged WWE wrestling match between "Hillary Clinton" and "Barack Obama" was last night's hullabalunacy on Larry King between Jam...

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Bush Administration, More Isolated in Latin America, Cries "Terrorism"

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 04.17.2008 | Politics

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Mark Weisbrot

Washington has alienated Latin America through its economic policy prescriptions, which are widely associated with Latin America's unprecedented long-term economic failure.

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Letter from Miami: Florida Just Can't Seem to Shake Off Its Banana Republicanism -- Even The Democrats

David Paul Appell | Posted 04.09.2008 | Politics

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David Paul Appell

The scheme to move up the Florida primary is just the latest episode in the ongoing saga of this state's hapless Dems since they lost both executive and legislative branches back in the 1990s.

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Clinton: Popular Vote Count Must Include Florida, Michigan

Political Radar | Eloise Harper | Posted 04.05.2008 | Politics

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For a while now, Sen. Hillary Clinton has been saying that the winner of the popular vote should matter. But if Michigan and Florida don't count in t...

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The Clinton Campaign and the "Popular Vote"

Bob Ostertag | Posted 04.04.2008 | Politics

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Bob Ostertag

Those of you who think Obama has this thing in the bag had better take a close look at some hard numbers. It turns out that, like everything else in the twisted process of the Democratic primary, the "popular vote" is a dicey concept here.

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Stop Bucking Around

Mariangela Anzalone | Posted 04.03.2008 | Home

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Mariangela Anzalone

And it occurred to me - the Floridians and Michiganders did not do this to themselves; their party leaders (um, superdelegates anyone?) did. And they should be the ones that are punished.

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DNC: Florida, Michigan Delegates Will Be Seated On Committees

Politico | David Paul Kuhn | Posted 04.03.2008 | Politics

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The Democratic National Committee said Tuesday that Florida and Michigan members will be seated on the three standing committees -- including the crit...

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Florida Moves Ahead Despite DNC Threat

Ron Levitt | Posted 03.31.2008 | Home

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Ron Levitt

"We will be seated," said Democratic State and National Committeewoman Diane Glasser of Tamarac, who is a super-delegate.

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Hillary's Bruce Willis Syndrome

Dylan Loewe | Posted 03.31.2008 | Politics

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Dylan Loewe

If Clinton cannot win, why is she still soliciting donors like they were an ATM on the bridge to nowhere? If she cannot win, why should they still support her?

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Could the Republicans Pick the Democratic Nominee? -- The Untold Story of How the GOP Rigged Florida and Michigan

Wayne Barrett | Posted 03.31.2008 | Politics

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Wayne Barrett

Michigan and Florida could become the Ralph Nader of 2000, the great regret that delivers the country once again to four years of darkness.

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Obama Should Think Big -- and Seat Michigan and Florida

Robert Schlesinger | Posted 03.29.2008 | Politics

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Robert Schlesinger

Obama should call for the Florida and Michigan delegations to be seated at the convention -- not as a concession to the Clinton camp or because of pressure, but as a show of strength.

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Jason Linkins

Rove Offers Obama Some Dubious Advice

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 03.27.2008 | Politics

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On last night's On The Record with Great Van Susteren, Fox News commentator Karl Rove stopped by to weigh in on all things Democratic Primary, includi...

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Obama, Not Clinton, Pressing For Florida Delegate Solution

The Buzz | Posted 03.27.2008 | Politics

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The Hillary Clinton campaign has yet to express any interest in negotiating a solution to Florida's delegate mess, but a couple key Barack Obama staff...

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Are Progressives Willing to Get a Subprime Mortgage on the White House?

Mario Solis-Marich | Posted 03.20.2008 | Politics

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Mario Solis-Marich

If we as progressives do not act to promote a revote, our failure will haunt our movement more than any statement of any surrogate, spiritual adviser, or political consultant ever could.

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