Republicans Open Door to Reforming the Delegate Selection Process

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.

My thanks in advance.

Judy of OK 3:36AM September 11, 2008