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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 03:38 AM Original message |
BREAKING CLINTON LOSES FIRST PLEDGED DELEGATE |
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Richard Steele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 03:50 AM Response to Original message |
1. The first of many, most likely. nm |
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VeraAgnes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:27 AM Response to Reply #1 |
14. So, this tactic is completely unfamiliar to me.... |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:21 AM Response to Reply #14 |
29. Hillary |
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Window (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:38 AM Original message |
Wasn't that about the same time she began calling them "automatic delegates." |
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druidity33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:04 AM Response to Original message |
52. yeah, i think so |
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Igel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
178. "Automatic delegate" refers to super delegates. |
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krkaufman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 08:06 AM Response to Reply #29 |
69. Personally, I don't agree with such a move ... |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:11 PM Response to Reply #29 |
182. The irony is delicious. Hoisted on her own petard! |
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ekwhite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:11 PM Response to Reply #29 |
185. Yes, they have been pushing that theme |
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City Lights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:24 AM Response to Reply #14 |
58. Clinton started hinting at going after Obama's pledged delegates awhile |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:35 AM Response to Reply #14 |
61. Yes, they can switch. |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:23 AM Response to Reply #61 |
124. Depends on the state |
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jasmine621 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 01:29 PM Response to Reply #14 |
148. This guy was under tremendous pressure from his district which is primarily black. |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:58 PM Response to Reply #14 |
189. I am a pledged delegate... |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:00 AM Response to Reply #1 |
92. Quick! Buy more Pledge! |
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skyounkin (722 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:38 PM Response to Reply #92 |
184. LMAO!!! |
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Apollo11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 03:56 AM Response to Original message |
2. It's a shame this guy couldn't wait until June 4th |
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lisa58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:31 AM Response to Reply #2 |
35. Is it kicking her when she's down or... |
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Igel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:51 PM Response to Reply #35 |
179. Some don't see a difference. |
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Window (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:40 AM Response to Reply #2 |
40. I imagine the party is becoming quite anxious to get the primary resolved |
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Heather MC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:00 AM Response to Reply #2 |
49. IF SHE WAS A MAN WOULD IT BE ALRIGHT??? |
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Apollo11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:33 AM Response to Reply #49 |
60. I disagree with pushing out candidates while some States did not vote yet. |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:12 AM Response to Reply #2 |
79. This is politics, not a tea party. |
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Dinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:31 AM Response to Reply #2 |
82. A "guy", What A Surprise! |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:00 AM Response to Reply #2 |
93. what if shes kicking |
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Megahurtz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 01:59 PM Response to Reply #93 |
152. Hahahahaha! |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:00 AM Response to Reply #2 |
94. BWAAAAHAHAHAHHAHAH |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:09 AM Response to Reply #2 |
101. Ladies don't get involved in politics. |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:31 AM Response to Reply #2 |
109. "Lady"? Who said anything about a "lady"? |
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Sam Ervin jret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:01 PM Response to Reply #2 |
134. Hillary is not a "lady" she's a woman. And as one myself I'd say stop patronizing. |
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WillYourVoteBCounted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:22 PM Response to Reply #2 |
137. its "reverse kitchen sink" strategy |
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Alcibiades (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:43 PM Response to Reply #2 |
187. But today she wins West Virginia |
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CarbonDate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 03:57 AM Response to Original message |
3. Karma. |
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Cieran (75 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:25 AM Response to Reply #3 |
13. Open mouth. Insert foot. :D n/t |
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VeraAgnes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:46 AM Response to Reply #13 |
22. Too bad for that stupid delegate. |
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Kokonoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:08 AM Response to Reply #22 |
53. I agree, I think its just more from the rove playbook of confusion. |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:08 AM Response to Reply #22 |
100. There may not be a mechanism to replace the delegate. |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:13 PM Response to Reply #100 |
136. I don't believe there is a mechanism to replace once they have voted the delegates |
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Exultant Democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 01:59 PM Response to Reply #22 |
153. That pledged delegate was elected to be a delegate in the primary . |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:04 PM Response to Reply #22 |
190. I'm not sure of the specifics in the switcher's state... |
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Politicalboi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 04:33 AM Response to Original message |
4. Eat Crow Hillary |
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jeff30997 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 04:34 AM Response to Original message |
5. Lol. |
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gbrenna (104 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:10 AM Response to Reply #5 |
28. Why? |
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jeff30997 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:32 PM Response to Reply #28 |
173. Of course it is. |
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Usrename (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 04:59 AM Response to Original message |
6. Oh my! |
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pjt7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:01 AM Response to Reply #6 |
7. I'm starting to wonder if she will make |
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Usrename (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:16 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. Why wouldn't she? |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:07 AM Response to Original message |
8. Hillary says its ok for pledged delegates to vote for whoever they want. |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:48 AM Response to Reply #8 |
24. I love this logic |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:23 PM Response to Reply #24 |
138. And Obama supporters were making a big stink about the delegate process |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:12 PM Response to Reply #138 |
159. That's a lonely limb nobody is going to venture on |
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KSinTX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:21 AM Response to Reply #8 |
123. Fascinating perspective, and sadly a little too true |
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Igel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:55 PM Response to Reply #8 |
180. But since Obama supporters loathe the idea of a pledged |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:18 PM Response to Reply #180 |
183. I'm willing to forgive them for abandoning a proven compulsive liar. |
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Alcibiades (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:45 PM Response to Reply #180 |
188. I showed no outrage |
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ashrob123 (82 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:08 AM Response to Original message |
9. This is fuckin huge |
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marylanddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:07 AM Response to Reply #9 |
77. Me too! Jack Johnson rules. |
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David__77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:12 AM Response to Original message |
10. Wow! |
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Zachstar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:18 AM Response to Original message |
12. With even the delegates falling apart I just can't see how Clinton can keep it up beyond today. |
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skyounkin (722 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:30 AM Response to Original message |
15. Ugh..... |
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skyounkin (722 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:30 AM Response to Original message |
16. Ugh..... |
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NM Independent (794 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:33 AM Response to Original message |
17. K&R |
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Doug.Goodall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:37 AM Response to Original message |
18. The candidate for the Democratic Nomination is now plainly obvious to all |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:39 AM Response to Original message |
19. This is just wrong |
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Cieran (75 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:43 AM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Telling voters their election won't count... |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:47 AM Response to Reply #19 |
23. Hillary was the one who said that there's no such thing as a pledged delegate |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:10 AM Response to Reply #23 |
27. I know it's funny |
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WHAT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #27 |
144. one person, as a "test case", is ok... |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 08:30 PM Response to Reply #144 |
181. Can't wait to hear Hillary's spin on this |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:07 AM Response to Reply #19 |
25. I agree. But it's been Clinton supporters that have been saying there is no such thing as pledged |
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ashrob123 (82 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:24 AM Response to Reply #19 |
32. I would agree with this |
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Window (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:46 AM Response to Reply #19 |
43. Bull. |
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krkaufman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 08:40 AM Response to Reply #19 |
72. Yes, I agree that it is wrong. Which is why I also thought it abominable ... |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:35 AM Response to Reply #19 |
83. If it were an Obama delegate switching to Hillary, can you imagine the reaction here? |
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movonne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:48 AM Response to Reply #83 |
89. I am an Obama supporter and I would be heartbroken if it was |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:17 PM Response to Reply #83 |
161. Can you not see that the two situations are not equivalent? |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:45 PM Response to Reply #161 |
165. It's all a matter of whose ox is being gored. |
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YvonneCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
154. This is one party choosing its nominee.. |
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lojasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:39 AM Response to Original message |
20. But, but, West Virginia! |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:39 AM Response to Reply #20 |
85. If you're going to try to impress people with big words |
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lojasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:09 AM Response to Reply #85 |
119. That was not my intent. |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:11 AM Response to Reply #119 |
120. Your candidate may win the battle but will lose the war. |
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lojasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:21 AM Response to Reply #120 |
122. Prognostication isn't your strong suit. |
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Ian_rd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:07 AM Response to Original message |
26. Rules or not, this is bullshit. |
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Heather MC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:03 AM Response to Reply #26 |
50. I agree, it's wrong, but SHE introduced the fact that it's legal, so she only has herself to blame. |
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Ian_rd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:10 AM Response to Reply #50 |
54. I think Obama should openly encourage pledged dels to stick to their "pledge" |
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Heather MC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:54 AM Response to Reply #54 |
63. Obama shouldn't do anything, this is HER mess to clean up. She put it out there it's her HELL if... |
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Megahurtz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:09 PM Response to Reply #54 |
157. Right. |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:40 AM Response to Reply #50 |
86. If it's wrong, it's wrong. Doesn't matter who started it. |
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Ian_rd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:51 PM Response to Reply #86 |
167. Thank you. I was pissed when Hillary floated the idea. |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 03:28 PM Response to Reply #167 |
170. See? Hillbots and Obamatrons CAN agree!! |
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Towlie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:21 AM Response to Original message |
30. The ships are leaving the sinking rat! |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:22 AM Response to Original message |
31. If he is pledged to her he had better vote for her |
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stlsaxman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:32 AM Response to Reply #31 |
36. Absolutely right. Fair is fair. |
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lisa58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:28 AM Response to Original message |
33. That's a big one! |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:29 AM Response to Original message |
34. Headline is not correct for story. More than 4 paragraphs. |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:35 AM Response to Original message |
37. For those of you not familiar with Maryland politics |
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AnnieBW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:28 PM Response to Reply #37 |
175. I second that! |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:36 AM Response to Original message |
38. OH MY GOD!!!! I have been calling my MD superdelegates!! |
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marylanddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:04 AM Response to Reply #38 |
76. I still live in P.G. & am delighted with Jack's move. |
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high density (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:38 AM Response to Original message |
39. Not a good development IMO |
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Galway girl (177 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:49 AM Response to Reply #39 |
45. Agreed and i support Obama . I don't believe in winning this way |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:42 AM Response to Original message |
41. This is stunning . . . and amusing. We should all thank Hillary |
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Galway girl (177 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:48 AM Response to Reply #41 |
44. I am happy as an Obama supporter but I don't like this development |
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npincus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:43 AM Response to Original message |
42. Oh no... the breakdown of order... NOT GOOD |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:51 AM Response to Original message |
46. If pledged delegates are not bound to a candidate, the count means nothing. |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:44 AM Response to Reply #46 |
88. Why waste millions of dollars on primaries anyway? |
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dana_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:49 AM Response to Reply #46 |
112. good point! |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:51 AM Response to Original message |
47. And you've got 500 others thinking "I can do that too!" |
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Galway girl (177 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:55 AM Response to Reply #47 |
48. I would suggest the party tell the pledged delegates to stay put |
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DemsUnited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:03 AM Response to Original message |
51. As an Obama supporter, I think this is really WRONG. |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:15 AM Response to Reply #51 |
56. well, the popular vote is RIGHT |
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Galway girl (177 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:49 AM Response to Reply #51 |
62. AGREED How upset would us o fans be if they broke the other way after O winning them fair and square |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:14 AM Response to Original message |
55. O.M.G. After setting up DelegateHub, She really has Nothing To Say. |
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WillYourVoteBCounted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:25 PM Response to Reply #55 |
139. LOL great point!!! Berni you are awesome - DelegateHub how ironic! |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:16 AM Response to Original message |
57. Riddle me something else, Obama fans... |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:29 AM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Those grapes must be really sour. |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:57 AM Response to Reply #57 |
65. They're very easily excitable |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:05 AM Response to Reply #57 |
97. It irritates you. That's why we do it. |
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Megahurtz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:16 PM Response to Reply #97 |
160. *snicker* |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:30 AM Response to Reply #57 |
127. First time a pledged delegate has defected from the campaign that appointed him |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:56 AM Response to Original message |
64. There are state laws whereby delegates can be prosecuted |
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brindis_desala (866 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 08:01 AM Response to Original message |
66. Many in the party still feel loyal to the Clintons |
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Tarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
67. Hrm weren't the Obamaniacs here shouting awhile ago about Clinton's plot to move pledged delegates? |
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stevietheman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 08:34 AM Response to Reply #67 |
71. I think many of us are saying Johnson should stay put. n/t |
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marylanddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:08 AM Response to Reply #71 |
78. I say Welcome Aboard, Jack. |
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stevietheman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:26 AM Response to Reply #78 |
107. But it's improper for a pledged delegate to do this. I don't want Obama getting an ill-gotten... |
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dana_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:51 AM Response to Reply #67 |
114. not all of us are cheering, tarc. |
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lakercub (509 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:06 PM Response to Reply #67 |
156. you're not reading |
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jonestonesusa (630 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:10 PM Response to Reply #67 |
158. You know, Tarc, there is a fair amount of condemnation already on this thread |
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TroglodyteScholar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 06:12 PM Response to Reply #67 |
174. As far as I can tell... |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
68. Tidal waves coming. Hillary supporters better get in their life boats. |
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Megahurtz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:19 PM Response to Reply #68 |
162. Your post is spot on. |
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stevietheman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 08:34 AM Response to Original message |
70. As an Obama supporter and a supporter of democracy, Mr. Johnson should stay put with Hillary. |
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gristy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 08:42 AM Response to Reply #70 |
73. I completely agree |
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npincus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 08:58 AM Response to Reply #70 |
74. Agreed, 100%. |
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Lochloosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:28 AM Response to Reply #70 |
81. Agree, at least for the first vote. |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:38 AM Response to Reply #70 |
84. Many of you are missing the point! |
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dana_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #84 |
116. then why didn't the goof vote appropriately in the first place? |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:44 AM Response to Reply #116 |
130. He pledged to support her *before* the primary took place... |
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Krashkopf (965 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:04 AM Response to Reply #70 |
96. I thought that "pledged delegates" were obligated to vote for . . . |
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marylanddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
75. Way to Go, Jack |
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Megahurtz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:22 PM Response to Reply #75 |
163. Yes! |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-14-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #75 |
199. Jack Johnson is nothing but a sleazeball political opportunist. |
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ToughLuck (419 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:21 AM Response to Original message |
80. Rational reason(s) do not seem to be in Clinton's vocabulary, |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
87. I'll be damned - there really IS no such thing as "pledged delegates"! |
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Pawel K (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:55 AM Response to Original message |
90. Why do the rules allow for pledged delegates to switch? Am I the only one that thinks thats stupid? |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:07 AM Response to Reply #90 |
98. They can switch either way. |
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Pawel K (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:12 AM Response to Reply #98 |
102. Yes, but why? |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:20 AM Response to Reply #102 |
104. Sometimes things happen before the convention which make it necessary |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:30 AM Response to Reply #104 |
108. I glad you fixed the typo |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #108 |
147. They do tend to vote Democratic though |
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SoDesuKa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-14-08 01:43 AM Response to Reply #147 |
192. Sex Sandals |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:41 AM Response to Reply #102 |
111. Therefore, all delegates are superdelegates, it seems. Beholden to no one ultimately. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:50 AM Response to Reply #111 |
113. sure they are - beholden to voters |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
91. I don't like the idea of a pledged delegate switching sides. |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
95. finally , someone doing whats best for the party |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:07 AM Response to Reply #95 |
99. Even though I don't like the idea of pledged delegates switching ... |
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CaptJasHook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:01 PM Response to Reply #99 |
133. Sorry, I disagree that this is in the best interest of the party |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 01:09 PM Response to Reply #133 |
145. I agree that the rule should be changed and they shouldn't be allowed to switch. |
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CaptJasHook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 01:45 PM Response to Reply #145 |
150. Got it. |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
103. I don't agree with his doing this. Here's why. |
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pdxprog (36 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
105. I agree it doesn't seem like a good move |
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Pab Sungenis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
106. Shouldn't happen. |
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Crowman1979 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
110. Hillary, please do the right thing. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:52 AM Response to Reply #110 |
115. I agree - put her in charge of Justice and let her go after Bush/Cheney - |
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Liberty Belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
117. I learned about this when voting for delegates in CA. |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:52 PM Response to Reply #117 |
143. I am a Clinton supporter |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
118. Dean and Obama should denounce this immediately |
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johnlal (974 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
121. That's not right |
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quakerboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
125. I don't like it |
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HEyHEY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
126. Could we please get a semi-colon or a dash after the "breaking"? |
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CaptJasHook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
128. This is a revolting development |
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DWilliamsamh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
129. Well I don't agree with this move.... |
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satireV (497 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
131. If Jack Johnson does indeed turn coat |
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CaptJasHook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:57 AM Response to Reply #131 |
132. Important distinction, he is not a Super delegate he is a pledged delegate, nt |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:40 PM Response to Reply #131 |
142. Only the following are "super-delegates": |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-14-08 08:12 AM Response to Reply #131 |
196. Your facts are utterly wrong! |
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dbonds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
135. Pledged delegates should stay pledged to who they were elected for. |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:35 PM Response to Reply #135 |
141. You Do Realize Clinton has been trying to steal Pledged Delegates don't you? |
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dbonds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 01:45 PM Response to Reply #141 |
149. I do, and this is karma but... |
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cui bono (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:21 PM Response to Reply #141 |
171. Wow! I missed the hub! |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
140. Johnson is an idiot! |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
146. It's 2:12 p.m. now. Is this still "breaking?" |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 01:55 PM Response to Reply #146 |
151. and how prey tell do you suggest I edit the title? |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:05 PM Response to Reply #151 |
155. Do you always answer a question with another question? |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #155 |
168. well I am equally surprised and didn't think that this would generate |
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tandem5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
164. Obama better denounce this development or... |
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susankh4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
166. I'm glad it was a Hill to Obama delegate that set this precedent! |
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liberalcommontater (591 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:41 PM Response to Reply #166 |
177. I agree with the others who have said this is not a good precident. |
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HuffleClaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-14-08 02:39 AM Response to Reply #166 |
193. wait till an Obama delegate does the same, they'll FREAK n/t |
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susankh4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-14-08 08:00 AM Response to Reply #193 |
195. Exactly! |
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liberalcommontater (591 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
169. Unless the pledged delegates look at info like this and start defecting to her. |
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cui bono (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
172. As much as I want Hillary gone, I don't agree with this. I know it's a rule but... |
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Eric J in MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
176. This is an insult to all voters. |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-14-08 08:24 AM Response to Reply #176 |
197. Why do you people keep saying that voters will be angry? |
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lumpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-14-08 08:33 AM Response to Reply #176 |
198. Exactly. A pledge means nothing apparently. |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
186. It's just a flesh wound. |
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New Dawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-13-08 11:39 PM Response to Original message |
191. lol, so much for Clinton's plan to steal pledged delegates |
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Zachstar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-14-08 05:45 AM Response to Reply #191 |
194. Bingo! |
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