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Thread #110071 Message #2309716
Posted By: GUEST,Guest
07-Apr-08 - 10:22 PM
Thread Name: BS: FLA Delegation Will Be Seated at DNC
Subject: RE: BS: FLA Delegation Will Be Seated at DNC
I understand that Floridians knew the circumstances going into the election.
But truly, what choice did Jane & Joe voter have under the circumstances, which wasn't under their control.
Using that logic, the votes shouldn't be counted because they were told their votes wouldn't count? But an election was held anyway?
See, here is the disconnect to my way of thinking.
An election date is set by the Florida legislature.
That date conflicts with the Democratic National Committee's instructions on when primaries will be allowed. (No surprise in a state with the Republican/Democratic split like FL)
The election is held according to the FL legislature's set date.
People show up to vote for the presidential candidates AND local issues on the ballot too.
Winners are declared for both parties, and delegates apportioned according to percent of the vote by candidate.
Democratic National Committee again declares the vote invalid, because it goes against the decision issued by the Democratic National Committee. However, only SOME states are being punished for moving up their election dates, not ALL states.