Four Candidates Withdraw From D.C. Democratic Primary

[The Sushi Bandit]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12582-2003Nov7.html

Four of the nine Democratic presidential candidates have formally withdrawn from the Jan. 13 D.C. primary, undercutting the city's bid to influence the nomination process and highlight its lack of congressional voting rights.

Removing their names from the ballot were Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-Conn.), Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.), Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) and Rep. Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.).

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Is that because they know Dennis Kucinich will win??

[FuseONE]

1. heh

somehow I don't think so.

[Syrinx]

2. I would guess that Sharpton will win that one

[The Sushi Bandit]

5. Cant wait till Bama comes to Play Hawai'i

[Syrinx]

6. I sure wish I could make it for the game

A little out of my price range, I'm afraid. :(

[The Sushi Bandit]

7. At least it will be on national TV!

Bama fans are the best!

Our Mascot Vili the Warrior!

[Syrinx]

8. thanks!

I'll be watching every minute, even though I think it'll be quite late at night here. Good luck, but not too much. :)

[LoZoccolo]

3. The "War Vote Four" strike again!

Did they give any reason? What were they thinking?

[AWD]

4. Yes

...they said that it would mean actually showing iup in DC for the primary there.

As we all know, DC is the last place these guys can be found at an important time.

[cass71898]

9. lol

As we all know, DC is the last place these guys can be found at an important time.

That's the truth!

[joanski01]

10. It appears that the DNC

said they couldn't be on the ballot.

"Each of the letters cite Democratic National Committee rules prohibiting primaries ahead of the traditional kickoff contests in Iowa and New Hampshire and also discouraging candidates from participating in non-biding votes.

The D.C. primary is a so-called "beauty contest," with no delegates at stake. The delegates are to be selected at a caucus on Feb. 14." From the above linked article.

[LifeDuringWartime]

11. that doesnt make much sense

:wtf:


what is the point of those rules?

[TahitiNut]

12. duplicate

See http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=206068

I'm locking this thread. Interested DUers are welcome to continue discussing this in the referenced thread.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation,
TahitiNut - DU moderator