|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:52 AM Original message |
Republican delegate system of winner take all is better |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
1. Gee, heard the opposite back when there was winner take all for DEMs |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Kazak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
2. Along with the electoral college!! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
godai (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:05 AM Response to Reply #2 |
14. Yes...let's change the entire system so it's easier for Hillary |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
leftynyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:06 AM Response to Reply #14 |
16. So you'll be okay with it |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
godai (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:07 AM Response to Reply #16 |
18. I'll be OK if all the rules are followed. Let's see where we stand a week from now. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
yourout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
3. Disagree.......the current system (without superdelegates) represents popular vote and..... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
formernaderite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:00 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. majority rule can also become mob rule |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:06 AM Response to Reply #3 |
17. Actually, some super delegates chose their candidate based on who wins the state. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
4. NOT!!! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
stahbrett (855 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
5. I was thinking just the opposite - proportional makes sense for the electoral college too! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
6. They have a mixed system |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Bullet1987 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:02 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. I like our system...but WITHOUT Superdelegates |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
8. Randi Rhodes had an excellent discussion about the history of the |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #8 |
12. It does stink |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
9. Very much disagree... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
11. I guess what happened in 2000 with the electoral college was OK with you then... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:08 AM Response to Reply #11 |
20. No, because Gore won Florida |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
13. Proportional system is better. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:10 AM Response to Reply #13 |
21. It will weaken the Dem nominee |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:19 AM Response to Reply #21 |
23. I disagree. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
demo dutch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
15. Agreed! Eitherway: Exit Polls say winning issues Economy #1, & Out of Iraq within 1 yr & healthcare |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mcscajun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
19. I prefer proportional. If the totals are 51% to 49%, there's 49% disenfranchisement, IMO. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:20 AM Response to Reply #19 |
24. See #13. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
22. aww, you're sad it was a close race... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Sat May 11th 2024, 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC