Comments on: Super Tuesday Prediction Thread http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/ Ground zero for all things political in Delaware Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:38:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: jason330 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21601 jason330 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:30:37 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21601 It will not hurt the Clinton "brand" to be seen as stealing the nomination. Everyone knows all about how the Clinton's operate. It will not hurt the Clinton “brand” to be seen as stealing the nomination.

Everyone knows all about how the Clinton’s operate.

]]> By: Sagacious Steve http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21599 Sagacious Steve Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:13:12 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21599 That's why I think Dean should act NOW. If the Clinton camp opposes real primaries in those states, it will really hurt them in the post-Super Tuesday states b/c they will have been flushed out as trying to steal the nomination, which I think will mobilize even more people to stop them. And I believe the only way the D's can lose this presidential election is if the nomination appears to have been stolen. That’s why I think Dean should act NOW. If the Clinton camp opposes real primaries in those states, it will really hurt them in the post-Super Tuesday states b/c they will have been flushed out as trying to steal the nomination, which I think will mobilize even more people to stop them. And I believe the only way the D’s can lose this presidential election is if the nomination appears to have been stolen.

]]> By: Steve Newton http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21590 Steve Newton Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:22:27 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21590 Expect the Clinton camp--which pretty much controls the rules organizations--to block any attempt at MI or FL "do-overs." Hillary already has plans to challenge for seating of those delegations, and that may well be the make-break issue of the convention. Watch the composition of the credentials committee of the convention like a hawk; it should be published in about 6-8 weeks. Whoever has the majority there (and I'm betting reluctantly on Clinton) will control those delegates. Expect the Clinton camp–which pretty much controls the rules organizations–to block any attempt at MI or FL “do-overs.” Hillary already has plans to challenge for seating of those delegations, and that may well be the make-break issue of the convention.

Watch the composition of the credentials committee of the convention like a hawk; it should be published in about 6-8 weeks. Whoever has the majority there (and I’m betting reluctantly on Clinton) will control those delegates.

]]> By: Delaware Dem http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21589 Delaware Dem Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:57:15 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21589 Actually, that is a good idea. Michigan and Florida Dems wanted to make their primaries count, and that is why they moved it up. If Hillary and Barack are close, and the FL and MI delegates can make the difference, then yes, reschedule the primaries and make all three organizations (DNC, FL Democrats and MI Democrats) pay the cost. Actually, that is a good idea. Michigan and Florida Dems wanted to make their primaries count, and that is why they moved it up. If Hillary and Barack are close, and the FL and MI delegates can make the difference, then yes, reschedule the primaries and make all three organizations (DNC, FL Democrats and MI Democrats) pay the cost.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21567 Rebecca Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:39:59 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21567 Steve, sounds like a plan. One thing, if my party dues are going to pay for another election I'd prefer the "secondary" be open only to Democrats. Steve, sounds like a plan. One thing, if my party dues are going to pay for another election I’d prefer the “secondary” be open only to Democrats.

]]> By: jason330 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21560 jason330 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:45:43 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21560 Now that is thinking "outside the box" you must have some corporate training sessions under your belt. I like the idea. Except for the fact that rewards (rather than punishes) them for the apostasy. Now that is thinking “outside the box” you must have some corporate training sessions under your belt.

I like the idea. Except for the fact that rewards (rather than punishes) them for the apostasy.

]]> By: Sagacious Steve http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21558 Sagacious Steve Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:35:57 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21558 If I were Howard Dean (and we do have primal scream therapy in common), on Wednesday, I'd have a 'come to Jesus' meeting with the Democratic leadership in Mich. and Fla. I would insist that there be a do-over real primary in each state, negotiate the dates, and determine who will pay for it. That would eliminate any possibility of trying to steal those delegates through legal action or parliamentary skulduggery at the Convention. It really looks like those states could matter and, rather than disenfranchise them, it would be the big d and little d democratic thing to do. If I were Howard Dean (and we do have primal scream therapy in common), on Wednesday, I’d have a ‘come to Jesus’ meeting with the Democratic leadership in Mich. and Fla. I would insist that there be a do-over real primary in each state, negotiate the dates, and determine who will pay for it.

That would eliminate any possibility of trying to steal those delegates through legal action or parliamentary skulduggery at the Convention.

It really looks like those states could matter and, rather than disenfranchise them, it would be the big d and little d democratic thing to do.

]]> By: Brian http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21557 Brian Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:02:01 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21557 For Democrats in Delaware Obama....will win. For Democrats in Delaware Obama….will win.

]]> By: jason330 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21555 jason330 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:30:58 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21555 Nancy - I was wondering about the superdelegate thing. I wonder if Biden is still in play (ero the Biden talk-up) while I know Castle is 150% for Clinton. If Delaware goes big for Obama I like that it slaps Carper in his stupid face. Nancy –

I was wondering about the superdelegate thing. I wonder if Biden is still in play (ero the Biden talk-up) while I know Castle is 150% for Clinton.

If Delaware goes big for Obama I like that it slaps Carper in his stupid face.

]]> By: Dana Garrett http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21554 Dana Garrett Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:52:02 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21554 From what I read Romney has opened a bigger lead in CA, so I'm wondering if McCain will finish him off tomorrow. I also think Obama will win DE. From what I read Romney has opened a bigger lead in CA, so I’m wondering if McCain will finish him off tomorrow.

I also think Obama will win DE.

]]> By: Delaware Dem http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21552 Delaware Dem Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:27:16 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21552 My prediction is that Obama will win the media narrative battle for he will convincingly win California, Missouri, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Delaware, all of which are considered tossup states or former "Clinton-favored" states. My prediction is that Obama will win the media narrative battle for he will convincingly win California, Missouri, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Delaware, all of which are considered tossup states or former “Clinton-favored” states.

]]> By: Nancy Willing http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21551 Nancy Willing Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:01:40 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21551 Atrios made me uncomfortable today, talking about superdelegates. He says that a full 20% of the nomination process is determined by superdelegates and that the public will revolt if they pick the 'wrong' Senator. I guess I'll have to read up on the superdelegates. Atrios made me uncomfortable today, talking about superdelegates. He says that a full 20% of the nomination process is determined by superdelegates and that the public will revolt if they pick the ‘wrong’ Senator.
I guess I’ll have to read up on the superdelegates.

]]> By: JohnnyX http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21550 JohnnyX Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:20:30 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/02/04/super-tuesday-prediction-thread/#comment-21550 If those predictions come true, I'll be a happy camper. If those predictions come true, I’ll be a happy camper.

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