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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:40 AM Original message |
Why do people think Kucinich is staying in until the convention? |
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lcordero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
1. He stays in it so that the Party doesn't move any further to the |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:44 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Who is he going to run against? |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:47 AM Response to Reply #2 |
30. I wouldn't want my state primary cancelled thank you! |
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Tinoire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:53 AM Response to Reply #2 |
36. Just like the Republicans have done? Just cancel the Primaries |
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youngred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 03:29 PM Response to Reply #2 |
62. cancelled to save money? |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:46 PM Response to Reply #1 |
58. So a far left liberal getting clobbered by a more moderate Democrat |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 04:27 PM Response to Reply #58 |
67. I'm not sure that will happen.... |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 06:45 PM Response to Reply #58 |
77. Watch out about those predictions of yours Freddy |
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xray s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
3. No voting past March 10???? |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:47 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. lol |
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youngred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 03:30 PM Response to Reply #4 |
63. they don't cancel primaries |
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beyurslf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:48 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Once the nominee is sealed |
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iowapeacechief (331 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
6. Are you asking why or how? |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
7. Is there a precedent for shutting down voting in later primaries? |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:55 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. It's sorta democratic |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:03 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. So there is precedent? |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:17 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. I've never heard of late primaries being cancelled |
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bobthedrummer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:38 AM Response to Reply #15 |
21. Didn't Colorado end their primary? |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:51 AM Response to Reply #21 |
33. yeah but I think it was a repub |
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drfemoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:27 PM Response to Reply #33 |
55. Some states have switched from primaries to caucuses |
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KathCO (96 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 04:44 PM Response to Reply #33 |
68. CO having Dem caucuses |
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Ficus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
9. Dennis is a true believer |
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LuminousX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
10. Why would he 'drop out'? |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:59 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. Yeah, I am saying if his delegates aren't needed. |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
11. To add conscience |
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zbdent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:32 AM Response to Reply #11 |
17. And keep the messages alive |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
14. He wants to end this war |
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xray s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
16. He should stay in the race to discuss the issues. |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:33 AM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Who is he going to discuss them with? Himself? |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:34 AM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Um... I dunno... maybe the voters?! |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:40 AM Response to Reply #20 |
23. OK, I don't mean to be snotty |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:44 AM Response to Reply #23 |
26. I honestly can't even believe you're asking |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:49 AM Response to Reply #26 |
32. That's not all of what I am saying. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:52 AM Response to Reply #32 |
35. That stinks |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:57 AM Response to Reply #35 |
39. OK, that brings up 2 questions. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:23 PM Response to Reply #39 |
52. Will they cancel the convention too? |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 06:53 PM Response to Reply #39 |
78. Technically speaking, we don't have a nominee until the convention votes |
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Terwilliger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:04 PM Response to Reply #26 |
47. that's the mentality |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:23 PM Response to Reply #47 |
53. Too true |
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jsw_81 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
19. Ego, fame |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:45 AM Response to Reply #19 |
27. Complete ignorance of history on plain display here |
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jsw_81 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:01 PM Response to Reply #27 |
43. So you think Bill Clinton should have followed Dennis Kucinich's lead? |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:26 PM Response to Reply #43 |
54. What on earth are you talking about??? |
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drfemoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:46 AM Response to Reply #19 |
29. So how come no one's saying it about Al? |
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jsw_81 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:58 AM Response to Reply #29 |
40. Because Sharpton is black |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:07 PM Response to Reply #29 |
51. Actually, in my case, you could replace Dennis with Al. |
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Paulie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 03:36 PM Response to Reply #19 |
64. Ego? He was DRAFTED!!! |
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youngred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 06:30 PM Response to Reply #19 |
74. Large Ego? |
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iowapeacechief (331 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
22. He is also a candidate for reelection... |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:41 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Ugh |
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iowapeacechief (331 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:04 PM Response to Reply #24 |
48. Sorry--so DO you want him to stay in... |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:06 PM Response to Reply #48 |
49. I want him to stay in as long as there is still a race. |
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justinpower (132 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 05:08 PM Response to Reply #49 |
71. At what point |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 05:17 PM Response to Reply #71 |
72. I forget what the exact number is |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
25. because he has something to day and people need to hear it... |
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Wetzelbill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
28. As long as he has the money he will stay in |
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Feanorcurufinwe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
31. So that his views are heard |
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Poseidon (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
34. I hope he does stay in. |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:58 AM Response to Reply #34 |
41. right on Poseidon! |
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Poseidon (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:01 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. Thanks |
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diamondsoul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:02 PM Response to Reply #34 |
45. He's not at all running out of money! |
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goodhue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
37. Do you remember 1992? |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
38. Dennis can stay in because |
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robsul82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
42. This thing's staying deadlocked until Jersey, baby! BANK! |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:04 PM Response to Reply #42 |
46. That would be incredible |
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Snivi Yllom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
50. ask Sharpton and Lieberman the same thing |
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Iverson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
56. for ideas (no wonder it's confusing!) |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
57. Candidates drop out when they can no longer win? |
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nancyharris (637 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
59. The number of super delegates |
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goobergunch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 03:39 PM Response to Reply #59 |
66. FYI, Kucinich only has 2 superdelegates |
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ThirdWheelLegend (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
60. So that there is at least one NONcorporatist in the race? |
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youngred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
61. He says he is |
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genius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
65. Dennis could well pull states like Califonria and becomes our nominee |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 09:17 PM Response to Reply #65 |
80. I'm in California also, |
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Tinoire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 09:36 PM Response to Reply #65 |
81. Make that 3 and I've got many, many more behind me. n/t |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
69. By the way, everyone |
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info being (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
70. He's staying in because its one of the few opportunities... |
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MMT (135 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
73. I think it's important to remember that Iowa and NH - and especially NH - |
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maddezmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
75. to represent his supporters |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
76. Jesse Jackson stayed in until the convention in 1988 |
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cryofan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
79. Am I the only one who is pissed off about this? |
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youngred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-26-04 10:16 PM Response to Reply #79 |
82. yes, I think you are |
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