Costly “Do-Overs” in Michigan and Florida

March 7th, 2008

By Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Producer 

 Posted March 6, 2008 – If talk continues about “do-over’’  primaries in Michigan and Florida, one things for sure, both Democratic candidates will have the cash on hand to compete in those states. 

Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign raised $55 million in February.  This cash haul breaks all previous records by any presidential candidate.  The campaign continues to bring in small donations from new donors and additional donations from folks who haven’t maxed out their contribution limit. 

Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign announced  she raised $4 million since her wins in Texas and Ohio on March 4; bringing her March fundraising figure to $6 million.  In February the Clinton campaigned reported raising $35 million. 

If the Dems decide to hold another primary or caucus in Michigan and Florida, the states may request the candidates pitch in to help ease the states cost burden.  Michigan hasn’t got the cash-on-hand required for a “do-over” and Florida is estimating a primary would cost the state as much as $25 million dollars.

Both Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm (D)  and Florida Governor Charlie Crist R) say it’s “reprehensible” the people in their states won’t have a voice in the 2008 presidential race.  They forget it’s because their states decided to ignore party rules and hold early primaries. 

What do you think the states should do?

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What said on March 7th, 2008

They should not include the previous votes because they were banned for having primaries too early. If they want to do a do-over, I think that is a bad idea as well. You can make a rule then try to come back after the fact and change it to include someting that wasn’t allowed in the first place. Hillary needs to stop her crying and be a “man” about the situation.

Mike said on March 7th, 2008

Are you serious BET?? You’re going to swiftboat one of ours to put this woman in the white house. Allow racist comments like the one above but censoring real news. Trust me when I say this won’t go unheard.

TAY said on March 7th, 2008

OBAMA IS THE BEST CANDIDATE. HILLARY IS JUST A CRY BABY AND LOVES ATTENTION. MOST OF ALL SHE WHINES A LOT.

THIS WORLD DOES NOT NEED OR WANT CRY BABIES TO RUN THIS COUNTRY. HEY WHAT ABOUT ALL THE ILLEGAL FUNDS HILLIARY GOT FROM THAT ASIAN MAN. THE MEDIA FORGOT ABOUT THIS. BUT ALL OF THEM JUST TRY TO DEGRADE A WELL EDUCATED BLACK MAN WHO IS FULL OF WISDOM. WE NEED CHANGE AND CHANGE IS COMING.

VOTE OBAMA 08

HEY FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS THE 1ST AMENDMENT.

freeze said on March 7th, 2008

this blog is rife with racist and misogynistic comments.

should they fail one way or another to re-enfrancise the michigan and floride delegates, democratic party leaders run the risk of demobilizing scores of voters in important electoral battleground states and boosting john mccain’s fortunes in the general election.

CARTER said on March 7th, 2008

Hay to the solider for Christ…you stupid and know nothing about GOD. How you say you a Christian and believe in that gossip mess. Your study for Christ should have you seek out God and align with someone who chose Christ, not put them to the side because they are different. What church you go too?

I am from Chicago…and I was a member of Trinity as many people from Chicago. If they man says he is a born again Christian then he is. We are a culture of different religions and make ups. We see that Clinton is trying to subconscious us race to separate us and have us confused.

Don’t believe the hype…review the issues and make your judgments. Obama made a mistake thinking people would listen to reason and solutions without the Gossip. That people and stand up and make a change. Well he learned that rumors are more powerful than truth. Also that white folks love to change the rules when it benefits them.

If we are given rules and abide by them, and someone comes behinds and change the rules because it didn’t fall in there favor. It’s like shooting dice and losing and trying to take your money up. Try changing rules at a Vegas table and see what happens. If we steal the election I will walk the streets to make sure we don’t vote for her.

YES WE CAN

Ms K said on March 7th, 2008

Carter Thank U. I usually never reply to these boards but this is getting to be out of control! Only GOD can judge us so why is everyone so against muslims? I mean yes the terrorist attacks were done by someone you all say are muslims but you cant blame a whole religion for something a few bad apples have done. If that were the case I think we’d all be doomed because christians have done some pretty foul stuff themselves!! And the black people voting for Obama line, well im so tired of hearing that. We are not idiots we vote for the issues just like everyone else. But even if we were voting for him because he was black then so be it! We have had white presidents all of our lives, and WHY just because they were white cause they surely havent done anything for me! Obama08

Martin said on March 7th, 2008

The underhandedness of Obama’s side is to prevent Hillary from getting her winning votes in FL & MI. Who subscribes to dirty politics? Obama. When Obama had more popular votes and losing in delegates he was proclaiming the fair way was to have superdelegates align with their states popular vote choice. Now that he has more delegates and has lost more states in popular votes he is proclaiming the fair determining factor is the number of delegates a candidate has. He is such a flip flopper, double talking, and intelligence insulting person. I know he cannot remember things, but he should realize the public has a better memory than his

Deborah Holmes said on March 7th, 2008

I am from Michigan, and I say no we should not vote again. Our Political Leaders knew what they were doing when they voted for this move. So now they realize when they are up for relection a lot of voters will remember what happened and they will lose their seat.

Ms K said on March 7th, 2008

The Clintons have been dirty their entire political career. I at one point had respect for the Clintons until I see just how down and dirty they are willing to go. The other day she said her and John M could handle a crisis, but Obama couldnt. Last I checked they were both democrats so for her to be uplifting JM and downplaying Obama again is out of control. If Obama doesnt get the nomination then im not voting thanks to the way the clintons have behaved. Hey like i said before we as a people have gotten the short end of the stick all our lives so were used to it!!! Its everyone else that has the wool pulled over their eyes who will be in for a big surprise!

Kelin said on March 7th, 2008

I believe there is a tool on CNN.com that clearly shows…Hill cannot win…the superdelegates won’t even be necessary….if she wants to continue this…based on the math on 6/7 in PR WHEN Barack wins he would have enough delegates to secure the nomination. The unfortunate thing is, given the Clintons, before they bow out or lose they will aim to destroy the party…..but that is who they are̷ 0;..

Thank fully, there is a candidate who can bring those disenfranchised by the Clintons back into the party to win the White House and get things done in Washington….

Mikki Angelo said on March 9th, 2008

Hillary is Losing! The only way Mich. and Fl. should be counted is if there is another election process. To seat what was already done, would be disenfranchisement because millions of Dems. did not come out to vote because they were told their vote would not count. So a small % came out in Florida, and most were Clinton supporters. That of course, is why Clinton wants the delegates in this bogus election to be seated. Obama wasn’t even on the Mich. ballot so you couldn’t vote on him –so of course those who voted –did so for Clinton.

If it is about fairness, then the election process should be re-done completely! Fl. and Mich. officials should not have moved the primary date–they agreed not to be seated, so the only reason there is even a discussion is because Hillary is losing the nomination, and needs to pull some under-handed move, like the one we had in 2000, in order to get the Nomination.

By in large, Obama supporters will not vote for Hillary if she is the nominee. Obama is President material, not V.P. Hillary, with her childish tricks and temper tantrums is not Pres. or V.P. material, and maybe can act periodically on an “advisor” level, although Obama’s judgement in obviously more sound.

Hillary should “bow-out” now, for the sake of the Dem. Party!

hillarysupporter08 said on March 9th, 2008

the canidates agreed before the primary and caucus that what ever state break the rules their delegates wouldnt be seated hillary agreed to that now since she has no chance in the world to beat barack obama in delegates in states and most of all popular votes she is crying to have them counted shame on u hillary

hillarysupporter08 said on March 9th, 2008

by the way can some 1 plz let hillary kno she needs to drop out like now she won the big states that always goes to democrats thats why they call them blue states obama goes in thoses states 20 points down and close them to single digits are even win them obama wins swing states and red states that they will need to beat mccain in november (oh hillary nader has a latina vp their goes your latina base)barack obama has a diverse coalition that can win in november peace

jfffnn said on March 10th, 2008

I think they should have a “do-over” but not the way it has been suggested.That suggestion is a mail-in vote which will open the door for fruad.
Hillary is the only one who ran in both states,Sen. Obama and John Edwards followed the rules and did not have their names on the ballot.
Now that there are two remaining it is only fair that both camps should contribute to the do-over in Florida,the cost is $25 million,therfore both camps should cough up $5 million each since the overall cost is $25 million.It would be political malpratice for the Democratic party too not include both states in the nominating process.

Voter said on March 10th, 2008

No do overs. The rules are the rules. I can not believe the candidates are even entertaining the idea. I did not donate to my candidates campaign to have them waste the money on states that have officials who can not follow the rules. Why should we pay for their error? The media is pumping this thing up to cause an uprise. This is old news and people are already aware of the situation.

Marvin said on March 10th, 2008

I’m am laughing at how many of you say that over 2 million voters should have their votes thrown out because you want the black candidate to win the nomination. If the shoe were on the other foot and Obama won those states every one of his supporters would be crying to do a re-vote. And Black America is supposed to be ready for Change? PLEASE!

Voter said on March 12th, 2008

Marvin,

Here we go with the race card again, we all get it he is black what’s your point, dude give it a rest. I’m not sure if you are aware of the rules but the state officials new what the rules were going into this elections. What’s the point of having rules if we are going to through them out or rewrite them in the middle of the game.

CNN ran a report last night showing that even if Michigan and Florida re-votes Hillary will not recieve enough delegates for the nomination. Why should we pay for their mistakes. Change is needed to get away from these crazy tactics to win (Bush/Gore repeat).

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