Florida throws in towel on revote
Sad day for Democrats, a sad day for democracy:
Florida Democrats Concede Defeat on Mail-In Vote
By Kate PhillipsThe possibility of a mail-in vote for Florida’s Democrats has officially been killed.
Karen Thurman, head of the Sunshine State’s Democratic party, has issued a letter acknowledging defeat for the idea, much as she knew it was a long-shot possibility last week when she first sent around a draft proposal outlining the ways it could have been accomplished.
The state’s Congressional Democratic delegation opposed it; the Republicans who control the state Legislature opposed it. Opponents cited the inability to verify signatures as one hurdle; the cost estimated at more than $10 million also was a significant obstacle.
The Florida delegation now needs to be seated as is, there's no other possibility. This will test the mettle of Obama - is he willing to allow his delegate lead to be dented slightly, in order to enfranchise Florida voters, or is he the one who "will do anything to win"?
Comments
The next disaster will be when the few honest liberals we have who are currently Democrats decided to become independents to avoid the taint of the national party.
This is an unholy mess, and it keeps getting worse.
There was a great shot at turning things around in Florida. Democrats were actually putting out yard signs and had bumper stickers. No one snickered when I was handed a Democratic ballot for the primary. No more, that's over.
Posted by: Bryan | March 18, 2008 12:28 AM
John here. 'half expected to see you at the park this weekend.
Since we talked, I went with HRC and volunteered for a couple of weeks in Texas.
It's GREAT to see that there are still solid Democrats like you who stand up for the democratic process regardless of your endorsement (or lack thereof).
I hope is the best with you.
J
Posted by: Pacific John | March 18, 2008 02:40 PM