Saturday, January 14, 2012

Does anybody remember why Michigan and Florida wanted an early primary?

Are tulips and daffodils overrated? Do you forget about them when you see iris and roses?



Where the early primaries a mistake? Do they really reflect the nations needs and wants in a candidate? Are they designed to confirm the wishes of the National parties?



Would you change anything if you could?

Does anybody remember why Michigan and Florida wanted an early primary?
In the past, by the time their primaries came up, there was little to choose from. They wanted to have a say in the election of a nominee. But the DNC has a carefully orchestrated Primary schedule that allows the candidates to skillfully do their ballet through handpicked states, insuring the (DNC's) preferred candidate is chosen. They didn't want states with large number of delegates upsetting the apple cart. It is becoming more and more clear to me that the DNC really didn't want Hillary to win the nomination.



This campaign has turned into a real nightmare for the DNC and Howard Dean.
Reply:Yes I remember that, their "good intentions" will pave the way wont they?
Reply:Michigan and Florida changed there Primary dates so they could become "major players" in the primaries. Normally the early states get the most attention, so Michigan and Florida decided to move there dates up to get into the spotlight. (more money and tourism, more national attention). And as you can see,the plan backfired.



The Democratic committee decided not to count the states because the candidates would not be able to campaign in the states the way they would like. Everybody agreed. however Hillary Clinton tried to have the delegates count (she won both states) when she became behind in the primaries.



The rules were established long before the primaries started, so it is no candidates fault.
Reply:Because they thought they were too cool and wanted their own date instead of being on Super Tuesday. Remember the hanging chads? Now this? Maybe Florida should no longer be allowed to vote.
Reply:I think all primaries should be held on one day nation-wide in June.
Reply:because they wanted to first. Those states voted to change their primary dates, and the DNC refused to allow their delegates to have a vote when they hold their convention later this year.
Reply:Michigan is a state full of moderates both parties are in the middle and Michigan is hard hit by the economy.We have a varied economy and a varied population.Plus the Rustbelt issues have been virtually ignored by both parties until they pander for the presidency.The whole region is mostly purple,Most of the states are donor states they never get federal funding for anything.Our state petitioned to go early.I think people here are tired of both parties nominees being picked by the early states whose issues don't really reflect most of us.Most candidates drop out after Idaho and New Hampshire some are good candidates.Should these few states have such a large say over who our president should be.Most primaries don't last as long as this one has,it usually decided early by just a few.It wrong.The parties have no right to tell voters when and how they can vote for elections.It's not about money in November most of the money spent is spent in the purple states it is far larger amount than for primaries look it up on Wikipedia.As a Resident of Michigan I wouldn't change anything.Our state has a history of pushing political ethics.Besides they can't ignore us in November.And what will happen next election.Our date has been changed legally.
Reply:The problem is they are large states with a lot of voters but often felt that the candidates were already pretty much selected before they got to decide. By moving up to earlier in the process they would matter much more to the candidates and would have greater influence and impact.



It is quite annoying when the candidates you were working for are already out of the race before you even have a chance to be heard. It is very annoying that relatively small New England States have the most influence.



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