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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 04:36 PM
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If The Race Remains Close Through June Should FL And MI Get To Vote Again?
And then the delegates could be apportioned appropriately...

Would it be too costly?
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lxlxlxl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 04:43 PM
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1. This is a funny question...but I hear you
I guarantee NH would not be a Clinton state if we "redid" the vote their now.

I know the timing and everything about primaries seems unfair, but it's all we have. If you are dissappointed with how your delegates go (which I don't know what will happen with MI) then approach your Dem Party leadership with a group of people and put the pressure on them. They will listen to an organized effort.

I know its unfair, but that's just how these things work.

The reason I say that your question is funny, is because I still think that our elections should be two-day events. You are guaranteed more turnout if people can go home the first day, see exit polls, and be motivated to get off their butt and vote if their person is 2nd/3rd, or whatever. The resources ($$$) might be bigger but it is worth it.
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JackORoses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 04:44 PM
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2. That is the only way that their delegates could be considered valid
The Primaries that were already held were flawed beyond recognition.
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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 04:47 PM
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4. Where Would They Get The Money?
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lurky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 04:45 PM
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3. I would be for it.
I don't know about the cost, but states have special elections fairly often (runoffs, or when someone resigns in some places).

In fact, it's the only way either candidate could claim a real victory in your scenario.
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