Thursday, November 12, 2009

Opinion

Michael Barone

Republicans Open Door to Reforming the Delegate Selection Process

September 02, 2008 04:55 PM ET | Michael Barone | Permanent Link | Print

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Mr. Barone,

I appreciate the information you bring to the table, and respect your take on things immensely. Can you help me understand the changes a bit better?

I am a concerned American that tries to keep up with politicians' actions, but I'm not a legal or political scholar, but when I read "authorized the party to APPOINT a commission with authority to change the delegate selection rules", my eyebrow does go up.

I read both articles referenced twice and I still don't think I fully understand the implications of this fully. My opinion is politicians have systematically "reformed" election processes to favor incumbents for some time now, the latest being McCain/Feingold...one of 2 reasons I didn't vote for McCain in the primary... so now both eyebrows are up!

I read Mr. Am binder’s article again...."15-person committee a blank slate to redraw the party's primary calendar in 2012.

The committee will be filled by appointees; the party chairman (?) gets to seat most of them, and others will come from regional caucuses."

I distrust ANY changes that favor incumbents as a rule, and most political insider appointees even more.

I would really appreciate more info in a bit simpler overview of the ramifications specifically. I welcome everyones input.

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Reforming the primaries,

I'm intrigued at the idea that Howard Dean feels remorse for toppling the Clintons and wants "change". Actually, it's making me giggle.

Half of Barack Obama's 11 wins in a row were from Republican leaning caucus states.

In virtually every caucus contest, Hillary Clinton was either leading or tied with Barack Obama just days before their caucus contests, yet Barack Obama won those caucus contests by a ridiculously inaccurate 2-1 margin.

If I were Dean, I would be euphoric that nobody sued the D.N.C. over violating the tenets of "Fair Reflection" while still keeping the phrase in the D.N.C. mission statement.

http://www.FAIR-REFLECTION.com

http://www.CAUCUSCHEATING.com

http://www.HILLARY-WINS.com

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Michael Barone is a senior writer for U.S.News & World Report and principal coauthor of The Almanac of American Politics. He has written for many publications—including the Economist and the New York Times.

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