Should Democratic Underground call it?

[mudesi]

Poll question: Should Democratic Underground call it?

If she takes it to the convention, we're talking about over 3 more months of this nonsense in GDP. Should the admins call it?

[billyoc]

1. I'd wait for the DNC to call it. nt

[dubeskin]

2. As much as we all know Obama has it

Until it is official, I say keep GD: P open until the Primaries are officially over, whether that be June 3 or when a presumptive nominee has been chosen (and all other candidates have dropped out).

[ruby slippers]

3. or at least put up a separate Obama thread.....for now

[smalll]

4. People need to stop doing this. Skinner made it clear in the edict "A Few Reminders" --

we don't have a presumptive until one of them drops out. Everyone should know this by now, it's pinned to the top of the board.

What people MAY be unaware of, however, is a specific Skinner answer to objections people may have to this, on the same "A Few Reminders" thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4798898#4801041

116. How do you know there will be a presumptive nominee before the convention?
What with all the talk of superdelegates, etc., isn't it possible the nominee will be decided in Denver and not before?

Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Wed Feb-27-08 09:53 PM
Response to Reply #116
121. I don't.
Primary infighting ends when we have a nominee -- either presumptive or actual.

[Boojatta]

5. Does "call it" mean "prevent people from posting in GDP"?

If people can't post in GDP, then they might post GDP-style posts anywhere and everywhere on DU. You aren't required to participate in GDP either actively or passively. Do you want to prevent others from participating in GDP?

[Auntie Bush]

6. Aren't you being a little presumptive?

DU would lose a lot of members if they listened to your wisdom/advice. That's money right out of their pockets. You ought to learn to think twice before you offer advice to Skinner and Co.

[BlooInBloo]

7. I'm ok either way.

[cali]

8. no. and Skinner has made it quite clear that he won't call it

until one candidate drops out. Why bother doing this?

[Occam Bandage]

9. They should call it at 2025. No sooner, no later.

[WeDidIt]

10. If Gore endorses, it's over.

IF Dean calls it, it's over.

IF Pelosi endorses, it's over.

There's certain signs to look for.

Most of all, I think it should go to June 3. Let Hillary finish the course. It's not important for Hillary so much as it;s important for future woman candidates.

As the first serious woman candidate for president, she has to finish out the race.

[gateley]

11. No. I'm with billyoc -- I'll wait until the DNC calls it. nt

[MonkeyFunk]

12. Man

you guys really ARE desperate to turn this into your own little echo chamber.

Skinner has made it very clear what DU's intentions are - why do we get multiple threads every day like this? You're acting like spoiled children.

[IndianaGreen]

13. Taking it to the convention only helps McCain and...

it shows the Clintons want the Democrats to lose in '08 so that Hillary gets another crack at it in '12.

[Adelante]

14. No, it's not up to DU to call it nt

[sufrommich]

15. Why not just get off GDP if it bothers you?nt

[Faygo Kid]

16. Let her go through June 3. If she wants to. Then, it's over,

This won't go to the convention. Dem leaders won't allow that to happen. And I don't think Hillary will do that.

[Zachstar]

17. Yes! on the 21st it will become impossible for Clinton to retake the lead..

Keeping it going after that will only aid to deepen the rift.