February 21, 2008Playing politics?We considered a Republican ticket question last time. This time we turn our attention to the Dems, with their Florida-Michigan delegate debacle. In short, the race is tight and the candidates are scraping for every delegate they can get. Because Florida and Michigan broke party rules and held their primaries early, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard "The Screamer" Dean said delegates from those two states wouldn't be added to the tally. Last I heard, Hillary is scrapping to include the delegates and Barack was warm to the idea, too. Mind you, they knew the rules up front. Add to the mix civil rights activists charging that the refusal to seat the delegates alienates a huge swath of black voters. Dean is getting weak-kneed and considering do-overs in both Michigan and Florida. My question to you: What to do!? For more insights on this subject, check out this piece from Forbes online. s
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About this blog In her signature plainspoken style, Michigan native Shanna Flowers peels away the layers and gets to the heart of the issues. No pretense. Just straightforward perspective. Shanna writes about local people whose circumstances reflect decisions made as near as City Hall or as far away as the halls of Congress. Other times, she weighs in on a topic because it is incredibly ridiculous. Or heartening. Or fascinating. Read Shanna's column three days a week, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at roanoke.com
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