The Remaining Primary Schedule

[Khephra]

March 8 American Samoa

March 9 Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas

March 13 Kansas

March 16 Illinois

March 20 Alaska
Guam
Wyoming

April 13 Colorado

April 17 North Carolina
Virgin Islands

April 27 Pennsylvania

May 4 Indiana

May 11 Nebraska
West Virginia

May 18 Arkansas
Kentucky
Oregon

June 1 Alabama
South Dakota

June 6 Puerto Rico

June 8 Montana
New Jersey

[Cuban_Liberal]

1. My prediction: IL puts Kerry over the top.

He will pick up his 2161st delegate from my state. :)

[For PaisAn]

2. Just a formality

These Primary Elections are just a formality at this point (actually from early on.) "Our" candidate was selected a long time ago by the media & the DNC. It really has been a farce and the greatest disappointment.

[Khephra]

3. That may be true

But put yourself in the shoes of people like me who live in later Primary states. I've signed up now for Kerry, but if I read one more time that the primaries are over I'm going to scream.

You know, every vote counts, right? I thought Democrats were different from Republicans on this topic or am I wrong?

People here constantly complain when the networks call races early before the polls are even closed. I'm not wishing for or even thinking it's possible for anyone else other than Kerry to get the nomination, but some respect for the rights of later primary voters would be GREATLY appreciated.

[For PaisAn]

6. But I agree with you.

That's exactly why I said it was a formality, a farce and a great disappointment. Because I wish every vote did carry the same weight and value.

"You know, every vote counts, right? I thought Democrats were different from Republicans on this topic or am I wrong?"
I know every vote SHOULD count. It's a letdown to see that in this area the Democrats are not very different than the Republicans. I truly respect the rights of later primary voters, of all primary voters and that was the basis of my comments of disgust with the primary process. We're on the same side on this.

[Khephra]

7. Ahh, I'm sorry then

I misunderstood your comment. My fault. My apologies.

[For PaisAn]

8. sorry if I wasn't clear

It's a sore topic with me and I should have noted that I was being sarcastic in some parts of my comments. Anyway, it's good you listed the upcoming primaries, it's important for everyone to get out and vote regardless of the flaws in the system.

[Khephra]

9. I'm also running on very little sleep right now

I've had insomnia most of the week. I think I've had a total of 10 hours the past five days.

No harm.

[janx]

4. Nice thread!

Well needed. Thanks!

[Khephra]

5. Thanks janx!

:-)

[Feanorcurufinwe]

10. Every vote does count

I'm from Montana so it was pretty unlikely that the nominee wouldn't be obvious by the time we vote, but it is just a fallacy to think they my vote counts any less than someone in New Hampshire, although that vote may be more influential.

Plus it is an oppportunity to talk to people, energize people, register people to vote, give them a way to channel their opposition to Bush.

All of these primary elections are a chance to engage people who have been disaffected from the political process but also know that Bush is the worst President never elected. Let them know that they can make a difference, but only if they vote, keep Bush on the defensive with big turnouts.

The primaries are also good practice for November. It's always easier doing things after a practice run, so do all the campaigning, organizing etc. you can and it will all pay off in November.