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Sharpton get off the racist pedestal, the real problem is the American vote is not being counted. A vote that... |
T Val |
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The DNC officials screwed up and held the primaries TOO early.....the VOTERS of those states are being PENALIZED for it!!... [MORE] |
Brian |
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It is so funny how rules are changed to fit a certain race. Rules were set to begin with, Michigan... [MORE] |
Hawkeye |
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Hillerybilly needs Sen. Obama as VP. Sen. Obama does not need Hillerybilly. The Clintons will get the nomination thru arm twisting... [MORE] |
JoeD1937 |
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Florida and Michigan knew the rules of the Democrat primary party before they decided to hold their Presidential Primary Election.... [MORE] |
TERESA I BLACKMON |
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florida and michigan knew the rules. all the presidential hopefuls even pledged to abide by the DNC rules. It is... [MORE] |
aduke bennett |
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It amazes me how politicians play games on the American people, then we the people act like we dont see... [MORE] |
Jordan |
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P.S. There are reports that a lot of black people are voting for Obama just because he's black. Shame on... [MORE] |
medusa2468 |
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How dare you address the fact that Blacks are voting for Senator Barack Obama only because he is Black. We... [MORE] |
shundee |
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This seems highly speculative. If you are right, which in some cases your bound to be, theres nothing anyone can do... [MORE] |
N/A |
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Too late for for this year, but before the next major election, the delegate system should just be done away... [MORE] |
medusa2468 |
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While I agree that the state should not re-run the election, all Sharpton's involvement does is turn off MANY potential... [MORE] |
Mark |
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I agree with another poster that Sharpton will be a key reason for an Obama defeat should he become the... [MORE] |
sherr |
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Will someone please tell me, why does florida always have problems with voting??? Remember the 2004 election with Kerry? Bush's... [MORE] |
why why why |
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They voted knowing they were in violation of the rules. Now that the race is still close (and not a... [MORE] |
Tarfu |
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About Florida...Senator Clinton said the other day on NBC that over 7 million Floridians voted in the primary on super... [MORE] |
Keith V Shoemaker |
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whatever that is not nice [MORE] |
lee |
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It's strange that Sharpton is picking on Florida to sue, when it was the one state of the two where... [MORE] |
Anne |
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The Democratic primary is going to come down to the superdelegates, even if the votes and delegates in FL and... [MORE] |
Yo yo |
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you all remember that story ... the hare was ahead early in the race until he became careless and the... [MORE] |
paulie_nj |
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Is Sharpton going to then sue Michigan? If the shoe were on the other foot and Obama won both states... [MORE] |
Chels |
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If Florida really expects to have a fair mail in ballot, they need to get the ballots in the mail... [MORE] |
Mike |
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Chris, have you lost your mind. What about the integrity of process? Why would you want to change the rules... [MORE] |
IrisD |
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I am so disappointed with all of this flexing to make Hillary the nominee. If Florida and Michigan is re-voted... [MORE] |
elnita |
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Obama supporters sound like a bunch of kids (which they are) complaining that Aunt Hillary is too mean. Toughen up!... [MORE] |
Lisa |
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Bill, so I guess you're the type of man that will break rules to win at any cost. Prior to... [MORE] |
IrisD |
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How would Obama be penalized if there were a revote? Are you admitting that he would lose the states? That's... [MORE] |
Yo yo |
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Dave, just because you see both of these men in the same picture you think the both of them agree... [MORE] |
IrisD |
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Jim; I've heard it all, and you make absolutely no sense. Racist or sexist. Why do you think race is... [MORE] |
IrisD |
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What was the mortal sin committed by the state legislatures and governors and sate parties of Michigan and Florida? To... [MORE] |
Mark Rhoads |
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Mark, In response to your question: Whoever said the job of a national political committee is to make schedules and overturn state... [MORE] |
Larry |
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The purpose of the primaries is to select which candidate will be the official candidate for that party. The party... [MORE] |
Don |
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I was chating with my mom on the net night before last and I said, poking some fun at her,... [MORE] |
MARK KEETON |
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...to make the world go round, and just as the Romans had chronic lead poisoning, corruption and materialism influencing their... [MORE] |
Bert |
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As a Florida resident I have a few problems with this. |
Joel |
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I know that there are several Floridians that want their vote to count, but your state was informed five months... [MORE] |
Larry |
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Hillary loses 12 primaries in a raw, wins 3 out of 4 , and looses 1 out of 1 caucus;... [MORE] |
girmay keleta |
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Al, you more than anyone shouild NOT want voyers from being counted. I registered, went to the ploing place and... [MORE] |
Allen Charles |
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I am not from Florida, but I think the Florida Democratic Primary vote should stand as it is, since... [MORE] |
Randy |
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These same disenfranchised voters are so irresponsible they didn't vote on one of the most major items on a Florida... [MORE] |
John |
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This is becoming a nighmare and it shoudn't be. The Democrat Party told both states they couldn't hold their primary... [MORE] |
ElaineKramer |
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Hi Gang, I'm a life long Republican. I've have to tell you something; If ANY Republican said half of this... [MORE] |
Jim McDonald |
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we live among these idiots [MORE] |
oc voice |
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Obama's name was not on the ballot in Michigan at all, and half of the Democratic voters in Florida a... [MORE] |
Vivian |
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You guys are going to self-destruct if you don't make this fair. My advice:
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Curtis |
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The citizens of florida routinely claim innocence to get away with crimes. The people of florida would be disenfranchised if... [MORE] |
lane |
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It would establish a very troubling and dangerous precedent if Florida and/or Michigan are allowed to count in the 2008... [MORE] |
B J Murphy |
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I Agree with you 100% and if anyone read your comments should agree with you. I think the Democratic Party... [MORE] |
IrisD |
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The democrats just can't seem to do anything right when it comes to elections, and it really isn't too surprising... [MORE] |
Minky |
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Last time we got "Bush Wacked" and now we've messed it up again...all by ourselves. This time we took Michigan... [MORE] |
Vab |
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What were these governors thinking when they knowingly signed these primary jumps into law? The only thing that makes sense... [MORE] |
Karen |
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ROFLMAO! The chickens are coming home to roost. Years ago, the Democratic liberals legitimized the voice of the so-called Reverend... [MORE] |
Texan |
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Florida and Michigan is disqualified by D.N.C. and now they want to change the state law and do a mail in... [MORE] |
james |
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It's truly a sad state of affairs when the discussion over a PRESIDENTIAL candidates focuses on two people with less... [MORE] |
Jack Frost |
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Jack; let's not talk about real world experience. When the people of this great nation elected our current President for... [MORE] |
IrisD |
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Why would anyone with half a brain consider this ambulance chasing two bit racateer anything but just that? You listen... [MORE] |
John |
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Our forefathers found long and hard to give us this nation. Let's not let some thoughtless individuals take away the... [MORE] |
American Pride |
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For the dems every vote counts ONLY if it goes the way they want it. Otherwise, they squelch the vote.... [MORE] |
Batman |
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The Rev. Al must be getting soft in his old age. How else could he wind up on the right... [MORE] |
Johnny Simpson |
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I would politely ask Rev Sharpton to stay out of FL voter's business. Over one million and a half voters... [MORE] |
Ruth Sprous |
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I am a Florida citizen. I did not vote in the primary for the simple reason my vote did not... [MORE] |
John |
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The primaries held in both Florida and Michigan are not about OBAMA and CLINTON, it is about the VOTERS!!!!!!!!!!!! The... [MORE] |
Mary |
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Ruth, I don't think the "we" that you spoke of in your response read nearly as much as you say they... [MORE] |
Larry |
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And mean what you say! Word Salad isn't very filling, and that is just what I read. Remember, its not about... [MORE] |
bert |
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in FL Obama was given the same chance as the other candidates; they all played on the same level ground... [MORE] |
paulie_nj |
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I for one am not going to be held hostage by Mr. Sharpton!!!!! .......We don't to need to see or... [MORE] |
W |
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Florida and Michigan, both knew the consequences of holding there primaries early and they did it anyway. It sucks for... [MORE] |
adam |
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obama never get my vote al sharpton around him [MORE] |
dave |
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Helloooo folks! I thought laws and rules were made to be respected. Didn't the DNC specifically bar these primaries from... [MORE] |
JackJ |
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I agree with JackJ because there are so many unknown variables that would prove devestating not only for the DNC... [MORE] |
Dr. Craig M. Jenkins |
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The problem is both states dems have proven they are too ignorant to engage in the election process. Florida dems... [MORE] |
Batman |
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What's the point of splitting the delegates evenly? That's the same as leaving them out completely. I'm actually beginning to favor... [MORE] |
Chris in Pensacola |
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Al is my man, but this just in -- YOU CANNOT BRING A LAW SUIT IN FLORIDA IF YOU HAVE... [MORE] |
Erlesse Essence |
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He could sue in federal court, if he sued both the state of Michigan and Florida it could be tried... [MORE] |
adam |
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I am a Florida resident, AND no way should our delegates count. I have been a democrate for years, but... [MORE] |
justfortcpalm |
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I am a Florida resident, AND no way should our delegates count. I have been a democrat for years, but... [MORE] |
justfortcpalm |
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It is disingenuous to say that Florida had a Primary Vote. The Primary Vote which we Floridians all knew would not... [MORE] |
Marjory |
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I have worked in the Corporate world, where black members of staff have tried to build and contribute towards the... [MORE] |
Michael Wilson |
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Grow up and quit whining. Stand up and be a man. Quit leaning on the race crutch. We are tired... [MORE] |
Batman |
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I find it interesting that one claims that blacks in the corporate world are shunned from advancement and or using... [MORE] |
All American Mutt |
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Michael, Statements like yours disgrace good hard working people, and lend evidence that you yourself aren't working hard. To make it simple,... [MORE] |
Larry |
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WHEN Hillary STEALS the nomination, Obama supporters can vote McCain in Novenber 2008 and look to 2012 to bring back... [MORE] |
General DVI |
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She totally turned me off when she suggested that she would rather see Mccain as President than her own Democratic... [MORE] |
justfortcpalm |
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There are rules to follow and if a "do-over" is allowed, watch the crash and burn. [MORE] |
JamesD |
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If slick Bill and Hillary steal the nomination, the majority of americans will vote for McCain. Bill Clinton will bring... [MORE] |
Dwayne |
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The news media and other political analysis seem to think that Black voters won't vote at all if Obama does... [MORE] |
Pam |
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I am a registered democrat in FL, and I think its fair that FL has no delegates. The state broke... [MORE] |
Kara |
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This whole Florida/Michigan shows the true side of Hillary Clinton. She agreed to the ban but, now that she won... [MORE] |
David S. |
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The only people to blame for the votes not counting are the governors of Florida and Michigan. Hillary Clinton is disgusting. [MORE] |
Victoria |
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They voted. Seat the Florida and Michigan Delegates! [MORE] |
ScipioAfricanus |
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Thank you Reverend Al for being the sane one in this fiasco created by the non complying states. We have... [MORE] |
Bill Chase |
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Rev Sharpton will cost more votes . Obama needs to stay clear of him now and forever. He is nothing... [MORE] |
Illinois |
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The election in florida was free and fair it was also legaly certified by the secretary. voters should not be... [MORE] |
Bill Hosey |
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On what grounds does Al think he is going to be able to sue the Democratic Party? By what authority... [MORE] |
Phil |
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I am still waiting on him and that other racist extortionist jesse jackson to apologize for slandering the Duke LaCross... [MORE] |
Batman |
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Our state of Florida needs Al Sharpton as badly as we need another hurricane. Please keep him there with your lovely... [MORE] |
JOEL GOODMAN |
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People have a right to have their voices heard. Shame on Charlie Christ for not taking some of the state... [MORE] |
Cheryl Denise Wadsworth |
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Oh yeah, lets have a gas tax to support Hillary's attempt to steal the election. I have heard of silly... [MORE] |
David S. |
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they already had a free,fair and legal election. however to avoid disagreement make each voter who chooses to vote pay... [MORE] |
Bill Hosey |
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It is INDEED true that dems are to stupid to vote, especially in Florida. First you couldn't follow those tough... [MORE] |
Batman |
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Cheryl, Since only Democrats can vote in the Florida Democrate Party primary elections, how about we only charge Democrats your 3... [MORE] |
GhostRider504 |
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Why should public money be spent to fund DNC (or RNC) functions? Minor parties aren't bestowed this privilege. |
Rick Smith |
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Al nobody has any respect for you, you are wrong on more things than w bush. If my vote isn't... [MORE] |
pesojoe |
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l am writhing this note to say you have to be sick and tired of being sick and tired.listen South... [MORE] |
Pastor Shirley |
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There really is no fair answer...this was an unexpected "tie" in the delegate count. No one expected the race to... [MORE] |
D Trwobridge |
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If you ran for political office, lost the race, and didn't sue, would you still be a democrap? Hey Mrs.... [MORE] |
Allan |
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Here where the delegate situation stands in the Democratic Party. If Sen. Obama wins only 250 of remaining 599 elected delegates,... [MORE] |
Mike Field |
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the Clintons will find a way to "steal" the nomination. How ironic that the Democrat Party, the party so concerned... [MORE] |
RYAN |
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... the Dems-- and the Repubs, for that matter-- have always been so concerned with individual liberty and rights. And I've... [MORE] |
Chris in Pensacola |
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In related news, Bill Belicheck said that if he knew that the Giants would win by just three points, he... [MORE] |
Michael |
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I won $50 on that game but I only bet the Giants would cover the spread (I didn't think they'd... [MORE] |
Chris in Pensacola |
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I like the way you think with out question you are more qualified to be cammander in chief than any... [MORE] |
Bill Hosey |
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The problem is that the "punishment doesn't fit the crime." The DNC should never have agreed to a "punishment" that has... [MORE] |
J. Kelley |
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THERE--- IS--- NO--- RIGHT--- TO--- VOTE!!!! Not in the Constitution, at any rate. [MORE] |
Chris in Pensacola |
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Honestly, is there something in the water in Florida that makes the Democratic Party and supports just too stupid to... [MORE] |
Laquisha |
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Here is the coming scenario as I see it: Hillary is going to grab the nomination because of this mess.... [MORE] |
Phil |
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With all the controversy over this issue nobody has made the following suggestion. Seat both delegations at the Democratic Convention. Allow... [MORE] |
BOBBY J. |
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Split delegates evenly between the two camps. Would not cost a dime and they can go to convention. Hil wont... [MORE] |
norman |
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... from not counting them at all? And I'm not saying we should count them at all but if two... [MORE] |
Chris in Pensacola |
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Obama has shifted from saying our votes shouldn't be counted to saying that our delegates should be counted but divided... [MORE] |
John |
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First off, there is NO RIGHT TO VOTE! Quit using that phrase in your comments because it does not exist... [MORE] |
Nick |
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It's about time Obama let loose the dogs of war. I can't wait to hear the fat lady in the... [MORE] |
Duncan Renaldo |
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This is too much Hillaryity ! My sides are hurting! :D The head Daemoncrate, Howy Dean says the votes in... [MORE] |
Oracle Magnus |
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My husband and I weren't in town to vote, but we understood that it didn't count so we saw no... [MORE] |
Janet |
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You didn't think to vote on lowering your taxes either? Sounds like you didn't want to bother with other important... [MORE] |
John |
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Never thought I'd follow Sharpton, but have to say this: Better to sue to keep the well understood rules than... [MORE] |
Farina |
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Kudos for Reverend Al Sharpton, who once again exhibits courage and integrity when he combats a new variant of racism.... [MORE] |
Ruxiang Wu |
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Hillary Clinton, wife of "The First Black President" (hey, I didn't come up with it), wife of a man who... [MORE] |
Chris in Pensacola |
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I lived in Michigan and I am a independent voter. Just to think! Black men and women in our nation... [MORE] |
Herman Smith |
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I agree with you completely except for one thing-- I think the parties holding primaries should pay for the primaries... [MORE] |
Chris in Pensacola |
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Florida voters are stupid. They elected the worst president in history in 2000. Now they are seeking to block the... [MORE] |
Paul Gerard |
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He tied moving the primary up with legislation to order a paper record of votes in Florida. He got enough... [MORE] |
John |
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... that the rocket scientists have finished their busy work day and can now shower us all with their heavenly... [MORE] |
Chris in Pensacola |
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John, thanks for clarification. However, I still am suspicious that the Republicans outmaneuvered the Democrats, nothing new there, to create... [MORE] |
Paul Gerard |
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The Gov. doesn't set the primary date, the legislature does. And even with all the cries of "It was the... [MORE] |
RetMarine |
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I appreciate it. Just get tired of hearing Floridians-- of which I'm not really, just a transplant-- castigated for the... [MORE] |
Chris in Pensacola |
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We're stupid? Look at your own Governor which you NY democrats elected. Now that's a class act!! [MORE] |
Fl Patriot |
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The stupid Florida voters are the ones in Palm Beach County who voted for Pat Buchanan in 2000. When prompted... [MORE] |
Travis McGee |
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The rules were declared in '07 that if FL and MI proceeded with moving up their primaries, they would not... [MORE] |
Dan Schutte |
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Excellent article. If there was ever a house that needs fumigating, it most assuredly is the HOUSE OF CLINTON! This... [MORE] |
Ellen Onstott |
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That uppity moron needs to worry why brothers are murdering young women on campuses across the south, not about Florida... [MORE] |
Johnson Caveanaugh |
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This makes me so mad! The rules were agreed over a year ago - the Florida and Michigan primaries do... [MORE] |
Rob |
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I agree with ROB [MORE] |
M Smith |
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If the shoe were on the other foot, Obama would be pulling to seat the delegates or for a revote,... [MORE] |
paulie_nj |
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Hey Rob, and I suppose if Obama was losing, he wouldn't be whinning...I can't blame Obama for wanting to leave... [MORE] |
dbaragona |
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This disregard for ethics demonstrated by the Clinton's should be a red flag warning as to how they would operate... [MORE] |
Seijinvet |
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The mail-in votes have not worked well in other states; too easily corruptable. I agree that in a perfect world the... [MORE] |
cindy |
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Look, when you cut through the blather, of all of the primaries held, only in Michogan and Florida did Republican... [MORE] |
Mike Brooks |
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Would Sharpton have sued if the Hillary was a black man? Sounds like he is just suing because he she... [MORE] |
Jim |
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If you give every vote NOT CAST FOR CLINTON, to Obama, HE STILL LOSES. And some of those non-Clinton votes... [MORE] |
Laura Nason |
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Can't win according to the pre-defined rules, so the Clintons have to try to cheat their way to the nomination.... [MORE] |
j64 |
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I don't see how John McCain DOESN'T win this election. His place is set and the party (reluctantly in many... [MORE] |
Johnny Simpson |
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Hillary Clinton agreed with the DNC not to count Florida and Michigan votes if they didn't follow the rules. Florida... [MORE] |
kat |
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Everyone knows that Democrats will always play by the rules. lol. This is just typical of these lowlifes. They... [MORE] |
A J |
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This is so amazing. I thought the Democrats were for the rights of th people? instead, a group of people... [MORE] |
jeff |
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I am a floridian, I voted but primarily because we had to vote on the homestead exemptions which so many... [MORE] |
cam |
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Watching Democrats juggle Florida, Michigan and the "super delegates" is just like watching a slow moving train wreck. Obama has... [MORE] |
Patrick Curry |
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8 years later and Floridians still don't know how to cast a ballot. First it was hanging chads, then it... [MORE] |
Jim |
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This whole thing is a joke. The most simple way to resolve this is to seat ALL delegates from Fl... [MORE] |
Sam D'Avico |
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All for michigan and florida counting as is - must support making mexican illegals citizens. In other words, RULES DONT... [MORE] |
jack kennedy |
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The falt of the Michigan ,Florida debacale lies with Howard Dean and the Democratic Committee,for noot forseeing what would happen... [MORE] |
Ratdragon |
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Here is one Dem, an unavowed Obama supporter, who agrees wholeheatedly with Sharpton's not-to-so vieled threat to seek legal recourse... [MORE] |
Forrest Gerard |
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We are so busy REACTING to things, we don't think of the repercussions our actions have. It disturbs me that... [MORE] |
Nikki V. |
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Every vote should count, period. It is not the voters fault that the primaries were held early. The only reason... [MORE] |
Chris |
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For the voters that voted in the primary in FL, they knew going in that their vote wasn't going to... [MORE] |
Larry |
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the board of elections of fl and mich. did this to themselves and the voters when they violated and had... [MORE] |
mic187 |
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every vote should count. the problem with counting the Florida and Michigan ballots as they are now is that many... [MORE] |
PRT |
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The DNC made it plain.....the vote in Florida and Michigan WOULD NOT COUNT. That being the case, many voters didn't even... [MORE] |
George Hanshaw |
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If the Democratic party in Florida was aware that to vote early would cause the state to lose its voting... [MORE] |
don don |
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I love this, y'all! [MORE] |
Bill Jefferson Clinton |
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RECOUNT 2000 err 2008! Wait...How can we blame this how Bush? [MORE] |
Kevin |
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The DNC should be held accountable. Who are they to say Florida and Michigan voters wont be heard? The last... [MORE] |
Kevin |
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The DNC didn't prevent Florida's votes from counting, Florida did by deciding to vote earlier. It was Florida's choice and... [MORE] |
Larry |
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Kevin: The DNC should be held accountable. Who are they to say Florida and Michigan voters wont be heard? How about,... [MORE] |
Sean D. Martin |
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So Sharpton is going to FL to ask people if they didn't vote because they knew their vote wouldn't count... [MORE] |
paulie_nj |
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Even the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that political parties can make their own rules for THEIR ORGANIZATION... [MORE] |
George Hanshaw |
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If that's the criteria by which you feel the president should be elected, you should vote McCain. However, Obama is... [MORE] |
PRT |
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I wonder why everytime something like this happens we have to play the race card I am white and I... [MORE] |
Michael Gates |
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Rev Sharpton is not racist. He is only for fair treament for everyone not just blacks. He is highly misunderstood... [MORE] |
Mar |
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Just as it is human nature to associate comments with the individual making them instead of taking them for face... [MORE] |
PRT |
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This statement, even though Sharpon did not say it, is racist: "Who knows whether legal action will occur? Who knows whether... [MORE] |
paulie_nj |
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The rules, and the consequences for breaking them, were clearly stated and well understood by everyone. Florida and Michigan decided... [MORE] |
Sean D. Martin |
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Does Sharpton's church receive a tax exempton? If so and he goes through with this won't he make his church... [MORE] |
dick |
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Wasn't it the Democrats who were screaming that every vote should count in recent presidential elections? [MORE] |
DP |
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If Florida is to have a say in the Democratic Primary, then folks like myself would need to be given... [MORE] |
Ed of Orlando |
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I agree with you, the best thing is to either stick with the rules and not seat any delegates or... [MORE] |
LaShaun |
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From what you said, you've already had a vote and it's already been counted. I agree the Dems shouldn't change... [MORE] |
Chris in Pensacola |
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ed we are so very sorry you are so stupid, apparently it did count it was free,fair and legal all... [MORE] |
Bill Hosey |
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Whatcha gonna do DEAN!! You created this mess - You and the DNC by allowing South Carolina to move their... [MORE] |
Had Enough!! |
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Seems that they already voted, now just take off the penalty and let the votes count. I don't see how... [MORE] |
Steve |
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I voted for GW1 in 1992 and Bill Clinton won. I demand an immediate recall, and wish to vote again. [MORE] |
BRAD |
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The way I look at it is BO could have left his name on the ballot but he refused to... [MORE] |
Mike grutza |
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Farrakhan, Sharpton, , Reverand Wright. All racists and haters of white people. Now we see threats of force to nominate... [MORE] |
Jerry |
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no one is attempting to threaten anyone else to VOTE Obama...many are threatening the DNC to NOMINATE the candidate with... [MORE] |
PRT |
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So Mr Sharpton is going to sue? That is typical of democrat acting like a crybaby just because he wants... [MORE] |
Democrats |
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I honestly do not know why anyone cares what a racist like Sharpton says. If he endorses Obama, we should... [MORE] |
John |
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Depending on they way you call a black man "boy" could be racist. The U.S. has this ugly history because... [MORE] |
Mar |
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The Dems are up to their backsides in tree-hugging, anti-american dopes who either murder the unborn, support the proliferation of... [MORE] |
Bert |
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My husband and I are those individuals that did not vote. The entire scenario was confusing not only to me,... [MORE] |
Karen Mathis |
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Fla and Mich wanted to be in the lime light ahead of Iowa and NH.So let me get this strait... [MORE] |
Brian Bernacchia |
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Just imagine IF the situation were reversed and it was Barack Obama with Fla, Michigan votes instead of hillary. She'd... [MORE] |
flojo |
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Now more to deal with besides hanging chads....this is getting completely idiotic. If you are going to make rules you... [MORE] |
Beth |
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Fl and MI need to follow the rules plain and simple. If they change the rules now what is going... [MORE] |
De |
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When the Democrat speaker of the Massachusetts House disenfranchised voters to save his seat..Al Sharpton Came running. After his speeches... [MORE] |
Caron |
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The entire vote included a bill to establish a paper trail in the voting process. After what happened in 2000... [MORE] |
paulie_nj |
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What is the point of making rules and agreeing to them if its all about changing them? Typical Clinton behavior.... [MORE] |
Michigander |
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In summary here's what Sharpton said: The Democrats better choose Obama or else I will stir up the Black people to... [MORE] |
Haley Rodham Clemson |
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I don't like Sharpton, but this is one case where I dont feel "do it my way or else" fits.... [MORE] |
Larry |
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The Dems are in a lose-lose proposition. If they allow a re-vote and the results swing to Clinton's favor, the... [MORE] |
Joe Kamenar |
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This is a first to agree with Al Sharpton but I have to agree with him this time. No way... [MORE] |
housemouse |
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I am not a fan of either Clinton or Obama and certainly not a Sharpton watcher. I do, however, agree... [MORE] |
Frank |
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The whole notion of super-duper-delegates shows how un-democratic the Democrat party has become. If you think about it - your... [MORE] |
Doug T. |
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It is AMAZING the gall of this guy!! All he ever talks about is how the poor African Americans are... [MORE] |
Dave |
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Hey. If Blacks were really educated they would vote for Republicans. Why? After Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and the... [MORE] |
Beth |
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I don't know who is a bigger boob. Howard Dean or Al Sharpton! I'm changing my registration to Dem just in... [MORE] |
Big Ed |
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Unfair to whom? Certainly not to the actual citizens of the state of Florida who once again are getting the... [MORE] |
Beth |
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I'm a white male Democrat iliving in FL.,. I was going to vote Obama but seeing poverty pimp Sharpton is... [MORE] |
Michael |
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We must abide by the rules that everyone agreed upon going in. To change them now would be unjust and... [MORE] |
RMG |
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Poor Obama - He had one hell of a run, but now that Sharpton is in his corner it's ova... [MORE] |
Westie |
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Apparently there is concern that a re-vote in Florida would be fraught with illegalities. Presumably the voting infrastructure there is... [MORE] |
emmie hester |
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Good for Rev Sharpton. I do not beleive its fair to change the rules when you don't get the result... [MORE] |
Crissy |
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I must say that I am in total agreement with Crissy, because, you cannot change the rules in the middle... [MORE] |
Reginald M. Williams |
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I think not seating delegates for MI and FL disenfranchises those who have voted and wanted their voices heard. I... [MORE] |
Matt |
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The DNC told both FL and MI that if they moved their primaries their delegates would not be seated. Both... [MORE] |
Pat |
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It must be, because I find myself agreeing with Sharpton on this one. I am not a fan of either... [MORE] |
Matt |
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Why make rules if they are not followed? Florida and Michigan knew the rules. Rules were NOT meant to be... [MORE] |
Beth |
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If Florida and Michigan have a do-over, it wouldn't be disenfranchising you. If they don't have a do-over, it would... [MORE] |
Jay |
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Dear Pat: Hillary went to Florida a campaigned. How convenient that you forgot to mention that. You might at least... [MORE] |
belladonna |
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You democrats need to get the facts straight (of course that's probably asking too much of a democrat). You can... [MORE] |
Nick |
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You didn't vote to have your primary early and your vote not to count, but your elected representatives DID vote... [MORE] |
Larry |
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The Democratic Party tied a know it its own tail and now they cannot decide what to do about it. Seems... [MORE] |
Jody |
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Mr. Obama claims to be a constitutional scholar and knows, or should know, that the Democratic National Committee has no... [MORE] |
Theresa Jones |
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I am concerned about the Democratic party. Concerned American [MORE] |
America the Beautiful |
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What are we saying to the young voters that Obama has brought forth to participate in this election process. They... [MORE] |
Candi |
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There is an old country saying that "even a blind pig finds an acorn once in a while". Al "I... [MORE] |
nolie |
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I personally feel that rules are rules and they are set in place for a reason. The voters of Michigan... [MORE] |
LaShaun S |
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Just something that I have not seen discussed and that is where would the candidates be now if Florida and... [MORE] |
jim |
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Why would anyone want to vote out the governors? They had absolutely nothing to do with this. It was the... [MORE] |
Ster |
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Being a parent, I always view things as they might relate to my kids. Granted, this might be simplistic, but... [MORE] |
Al |
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Ster whatever, you got the point!!!! [MORE] |
LaShaun |
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I hope Obama knows that Sharpton, will only hurt his chance for the nomination. All white people considers him a... [MORE] |
Edward Lowman |
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Florida's voter turnout for its primary was not at all low, as this article indicates...there were numerous initiatives that ensured... [MORE] |
TMas |
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The candidates had the option in Michigan to leave their names on the ballot and to notify the Secretary of... [MORE] |
dj dunlap |
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Prior to the primarys, the Democratic National Committee determined that Florida and Michigan delegates would not be seated at the... [MORE] |
Terry Grandison |
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Don't allow a free ride for conniving Hillary Clinton. Why did she make that trip to Florida knowing the decision... [MORE] |
Nick |
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Just exactly what voting rights are you referring to? I hope that you understand that there is no constitutional right... [MORE] |
NickX2 |
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We have been through this "count" problem before as the seating president well knows. Mr. Obama is not "a born... [MORE] |
Kay |
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Who! In one year I find myslf agreeing with Sharpton TWICE! This is such an obvious move that everyone missed... [MORE] |
Mike Brooks |
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First time ever in my life I've agreed with anything that Sharpton said but in this case he's 100% correct.... [MORE] |
Luigi999 |
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Is there really anyone out there that gives a hoot what Sharpton says?I would assume that a counter offensive of... [MORE] |
William |
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I think alot of people are getting tired of the thinly veiled racism of Al Sharpton. This race is... [MORE] |
Kentucky |
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sharpton needs to heed the old saying,,It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to open ones... [MORE] |
MR TIDYBOWL |
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I think for anyone to think that its fair to change the rules in the middle of the game is... [MORE] |
mike |
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Obama's , Edward's and Clinton's names were all on the ballot. There was a recorded vote in Florida, so why... [MORE] |
jp,michigan |
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why stop with Florida and Michigan? every state in the union should get to hold two primaries. for that matter... [MORE] |
hanse |
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Does Obama really want to associate himself with Al Sharpton? He could harm his campaign since a lot of non-African... [MORE] |
Jack Smythe |
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The Clinton's don't give a bag of beans about anyone except themselves. Obama wants to play by the rules. Hillary wants... [MORE] |
Sylvia |
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God speed Rev Sharpton. Flordia stole from the people before. Rules are rules. [MORE] |
GerriG |
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I voted in the Florida Primary but some of my other African American brothers and sisters did not because it... [MORE] |
Eve Knowles |
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I don't like seeing so many voters disenfranchised, but there is no easy solution to this mess. A lawsuit at... [MORE] |
Dave |
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All of the Democratic candidates played by the rules and accepted the premise that the Florida votes would not count.... [MORE] |
Shop Femina |
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That's right Al Sharpton EVERYTHING has to be about race... would he be making such a stink if Obama had... [MORE] |
Arizonan |
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Of course Sharpton's schilling for Obama, but he's absolutely right on the facts. The DNC and RNC could not have... [MORE] |
Ed from No. VA |
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I am in full agreement that every vote should count. The mess the DNC is in is through their own... [MORE] |
Mary |
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If the Democrats really beleived in democratic principles, then they would hold a new primary in Florida and Michigan. Otherwise,... [MORE] |
Dave |
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Obama seems to be aligning with extreme left wing of the democratic party. He is giving inspiring speeches about a... [MORE] |
Tony Lord |
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It seems curious to me that because Al Sharpton decides to do something then somehow that immedately links Obama to... [MORE] |
Janice AbuBakr |
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My family of 6 adults, our neighbours & f |