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rocktivity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:00 AM
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Dem superdelegate Elanor Holmes Norton just told Steve Colbert
that the Dem superdelegates will act in a "small-d democratic fashion" and vote for the candidate who has the majority of the delegates.

On the other hand, Dem superdelgate Elliot Spitzer says he's going with Hillary all the way.

:headbang:
rocknation
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MannyGoldstein Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:03 AM
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1. It's Going To Get Very, Very Ugly
Methinks the Clintons will be bribing and/or threatening every superdelegate they can get their hands on. Let's hope that it doesn't work.
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99th_Monkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:11 AM
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3. Bill Clinton personally called one 21 y.o. super-delegate guy ..
as reported by Randi Rhodes today ... and he also a received personal call from John Kerry for Obama.

yes. it may get real down and dirty before it's over.
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Eric J in MN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:07 AM
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2. In 2009, let's try to get rid of the superdelegate system. NT
NT
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:12 AM
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4. Too bad about Spitzer...
hope he has console himself when hilary loses.
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bilgewaterbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:24 AM
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7. Spitzer's stupid drivers license idea is what killed the "Inevitable" candidate.
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:29 AM
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9. And that's funny..cause I
didn't think it was so bad. hilary didn't win Iowa and started going negative..the negative dive started her own dive, imo.
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bilgewaterbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:40 AM
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11. The negative dive would've worked if she hadn't stumbled so badly
on that debate question. Obama had no opening until then. Credit him for seizing the opportunity. She truly was the inevitable candidate until then. The negative turn was to end the race quickly so she could marshall resources for the GE and begin the centrist appeal necessary to win the WH. Spitzer just needed to wait for 1 stinking year to propose the bill. But Spitzer is just out for Spitzer. I wouldn't be surprised to see him put out an exceptional effort for Obama in the GE w/ hopes of a cabinet (AG?) position.
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:48 AM
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12. You may be right..I'll give ya that.
Edited on Wed Feb-13-08 01:00 AM by zidzi
'Cause I didn't watch the debates ..only read about them on DU. If that was the beginning then I'll have to thank Spitzer 'cause anything to take down "miss inevatibility" is okay with me.
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bilgewaterbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:51 AM
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13. Have a great evening and enjoy the history being made!
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sandnsea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:52 AM
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14. Credit Chris Dodd
He's the one that opened that door. Obama walked through.
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bilgewaterbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 01:10 AM
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15. That's right! Thank you for reminding me.
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:14 AM
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5. IMO, Elanor Holmes Norton is a National Treasure = all around beautiful human being.
:loveya:
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rocktivity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:21 AM
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6. Yes, and she's obviously has enough self confidence
to laugh at herself with Steve.

:headbang:
rocknation
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Ichingcarpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:25 AM
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8. My friend is a super delegate
and will vote for what the people decide.
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publicatlarge Donating Member (149 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:34 AM
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10. Caucus vs Primaries
They will need to weigh the value of the caucuses. Caucuses represent a much smaller portion of the electorate.

And, no. Am not a 'hillbot'
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