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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:16 PM Original message |
Do you expect the primary vote to be rigged? |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
1. Pretty damn tough to rig a caucus. |
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ruggerson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. They will bring in mutant robots |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:47 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. You ever seen a caucus? |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:16 PM Response to Reply #6 |
42. You ever seen an Iowan? |
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frazzled (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 11:12 PM Response to Reply #1 |
13. Actually not: we never know what the popular vote (body count) is in Iowa |
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Kucinich4America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 11:18 PM Response to Reply #1 |
16. Tell that to Tom Vilsack |
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mitchtv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
2. Not in NH |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
3. Regardless how they turn out... |
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tom_paine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:40 PM Response to Original message |
4. I am sorry to say that without significant improvements and a return of verified inspections |
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zeemike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:55 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. I am with you on all of that. |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
7. I expect that it will be attempted. With what success I cannot say. nt |
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gowexler (91 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
9. I expect it- you think they would leave something that important up to the American people? |
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kitty44 (96 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
10. Yes. n/t |
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Just-plain-Kathy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
11. I think the powers-that-be who put Bush in office TWICE will not give up... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 11:11 PM Response to Original message |
12. Depends where, some places are easier to rig than others |
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shadowknows69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 11:15 PM Response to Original message |
14. Yeah, kind of, unfortunately |
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Kucinich4America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
15. Funny how the California primary was moved up, isn't it? |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 12:01 AM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Funny how most states have moved up their primaries |
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Kucinich4America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 12:24 AM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Yes, but most states don't have a deciding number of votes. |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 09:18 AM Response to Reply #22 |
28. New York and Illinios have more combined |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:49 AM Response to Reply #15 |
25. Secretary Bowen decertified them |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-27-07 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
17. I don't even have to ASK that question... |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 12:03 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. How specifically did they rig it for Clinton? |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 12:15 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Early primary. |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 09:03 AM Response to Reply #21 |
27. But Dennis Kucinich will be on the ballot with her |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 11:47 AM Response to Reply #27 |
29. He actually TRIED to get OFF of the ballot and Michigan |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 12:02 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. Kucinich did sign the paperwork to withdraw: |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 12:13 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. The point is he wanted off the ballot. |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:09 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. No, the SOS put their names on the ballot |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:13 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. The candidates, including Clinton and Dodd, PLEDGED to |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:19 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. They pledged to not campaign or participate in the primary |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:23 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. Spoken like a true Clintonian. |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:32 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. They did so because they were so freighted of possibly brusing the delecate egos |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:35 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Guess it depends on what your definition of the word "pledge" |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:44 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Has Senator Harkin or anyone else who asked the candidates to sign the pledge said anything |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:47 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. Like Harkin would publicly upset Clintons applecart! |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:59 PM Response to Reply #52 |
53. YOU say that she is disregarding the agreement. I have yet to hear anyone who |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:02 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. Come to Michigan and listen to the ELECTORATE. |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:09 PM Response to Reply #55 |
56. Is the MI electorate angry at Senator Clinton? |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:15 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. Yes. |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:35 PM Response to Reply #57 |
60. The I guess she she doesnt stand much of a chance in the primary against Kucinich and Gravel, right? |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:39 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. That's the whole IDEA, isn't it, Freddie? |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:41 PM Response to Reply #60 |
62. That's the whole IDEA, isn't it, Freddie? |
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ButterflyBlood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:15 PM Response to Reply #21 |
40. But Michigan has zero delegates |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:24 PM Response to Reply #40 |
47. The DLCers in Michigan are "betting their pinks" that their |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-29-07 04:47 PM Response to Reply #17 |
71. PassingFair, a summary please? |
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gowexler (91 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 12:02 AM Response to Original message |
19. K&R |
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DaLittle Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:15 AM Response to Reply #19 |
23. TouchScreens Remain in Place for Pres Primary in Fl. Nuff Said! |
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ButterflyBlood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:16 PM Response to Reply #23 |
41. But who cares about Florida? |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:27 AM Response to Original message |
24. Yes, deep down I do, however, without any |
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seriousstan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:07 AM Response to Original message |
26. As always, only if my candidate doesn't win. Then the polls tell the truth. |
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L. Coyote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
30. No, I just expect someone to say it is. |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
31. no. nt |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
32. No, but I expect a plethora of tinfoil hat threads on DU suggesting that it was |
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ButterflyBlood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:17 PM Response to Reply #32 |
43. Ditto |
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Fight Power (65 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-29-07 11:21 PM Response to Reply #32 |
72. there is reason to believe |
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Individualist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
34. Yes |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
37. Yes, but not the caucus for obvious reasons. |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
38. EVERYTHING about America is rigged |
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Junkdrawer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:23 PM Response to Reply #38 |
45. I'm not a citizen...But I'm played as one on TeeVee... |
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siri2k (240 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
48. Yes, as sure as night follows day... |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
54. YES. n/t |
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blues90 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
58. what isn't rigged , everything is a lie and rigged no matter what it is . |
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gowexler (91 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
59. We can't just watch this happen! |
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Junkdrawer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
63. I've only suspected that the 2008 primary would be rigged for the last 4 years.... |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
64. The timing of it already is rigged to disenfranchise many college students... |
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Stevepol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 04:53 PM Response to Original message |
65. Bev Harris has investigated this problem & it's up on the BBV site. |
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TripleD (130 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-28-07 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
66. The Des Moines alresdy rigged it |
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Peace 2008 (55 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-29-07 02:00 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. there are many more dirty tricks as well |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-29-07 04:45 PM Response to Reply #66 |
70. yep, that was going to be my 2 cents worth. It's already been done. nt |
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Peace 2008 (55 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-29-07 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
68. Hacking Democracy pt9 |
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Festivito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-29-07 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
69. Not so much that it could not be properly won. (Unlikely though) |
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