(...)I truly believe Senator Clinton is the most qualified and prepared to be our next president. I unequivocally support her candidacy.
My point on SquawkBox was and remains that superdelegates should consider a number of factors in their final decision, particularly after the primaries and caucuses have run their course.
Clearly, the cumulative delegate totals must be considered. Absolutely, the cumulative popular vote is important. And, a practical analysis of electability and the electoral map must be weighed.
For me, the most important of those factors is the popular vote since Democrats have rightfully and passionately long argued that every vote should be counted. Practically, that popular vote should include participation of the fourth and eighth largest states in the nation. Most Democrats agree that ignoring the voices of Florida and Michigan is a mistake and threatens to impact the outcome of the fall elections.
Like many, I fear that not considering the wishes of millions of Democratic voters in those states will taint the attitude of voters everywhere about our ultimate nominee. Early polling in Florida has already indicated as much.
Without a "do over" for those states, the short-term gain could well come with long-term pain for our nominee, the party and the nation.
The party should be responsible and raise funds for a primary "do-over" in a way that doesn't give the competitive edge to one candidate over the other.
I believe, as I think most Democrats do, that the popular vote is the most democratic way to select a candidate. In fact, I recently signed legislation in New Jersey that joins the state in a compact to choose a president by direct popular vote.
When we listen to all (emphasis added by me) of the people in our party, we end up choosing the person the entire party can support.
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You Clinton lovers would make helluva coaches and leaders...
Well, two of my star players got arrested for breaking the law and I told them beforehand that I was gonna set 'em outta the game if they got in trouble, but Hell we're down by two touchdowns and we need 'em out there. I'm sure they've learned their lesson just by my threat to set 'em out!!!
I'm sure when the next game rolls around, they'll obey me.
Congradulations to Government Corzine for his comment. This puts to bed the misleading statements of the news media who said his comments indicated he was about to jump ship. No matter what is said about Florida and Michigan, the bottom line is the people went to the polls and cast their votes. They should be counted accordingly. No mystery here. I Know the Hillary haters understand this, they just act like they don't.
puh-leeze!!! Just because we don't want 8 more years of failed neocon policies doesn't mean we hate the woman. Quit yer whining about "Hillary haters" already. I'm not voting for John McCain either and I certainly don't like his political philosophy. Do I hate the man? NO. I also don't hate Hillary but it seems her supporters want to continue playing the victim card. She's like the basketball coach who's already getting most of the calls but still whines about every call that doesn't go her way.
BTW, Mark Penn seems to still be in charge at the Clinton camp. What's up with that?
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