Democrats' Quest For Mail-In Revote Hits Major Hurdle

[babylonsister]

Democrats' Quest For Mail-In Revote Hits Major Hurdle

By WILLIAM MARCH, The Tampa Tribune

Published: March 12, 2008



TAMPA - Florida's Democratic congressional delegation issued a joint statement Tuesday night opposing any revote in the state's presidential primary, throwing what appeared to be a major roadblock in front of the state party's efforts for a mail-in revote.

Earlier Tuesday, the state party appeared to be moving forward with a plan for a mail-in revote.

Florida Sen. Bill Nelson, who has advocated the idea, expected a copy of a proposed plan from state party officials Tuesday evening, a Nelson spokesman said.

The statement from the state's nine U.S. House members came after Nelson invited them to a meeting to answer their questions about the plan. "Our House delegation is opposed to a mail-in campaign or any redo of any kind."

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[Inuca]

1. They are insane!

I could comment further on the likely reasons for thia sudden bout of insanity, but I do not have the time + I am too disgusted by the whole thing :-(.

[babylonsister]

2. Who exactly is insane? Which Dems?

So many to choose from! :evilgrin: Seriously, maybe they don't like the intent behind the revote. We'll see...

[Inuca]

5. I very biasedly assume

that it is another tactical move to try to keep the existing results in FL. While Clinton is still very likely to win, the margin would probably shrink considerably. OTOH I am sure that the voting by mail alternative has some real serious potential problems, and it seems that it is the only voting alternative still being considered. As you said, insanity all around, and it may soon include me as well :-(.

[babylonsister]

7. From the article:

"To me there's an appearance that a candidate is losing" - Clinton - "and now all of a sudden, we're going to have a new election," said former state Sen. Les Miller, a backer of the Illinois senator.

Maybe there's blowback against this?

[annabanana]

3. Aw jeez..

I don't see anything but trouble down the road if they can't come to terms...

[Inuca]

6. Agree n/t

[OregonBlue]

4. Once again, Florida will cost us the election!!