Passing on the word

[netmouse]

from novapsyche

The national party voted to strip Michigan of delegates as a penalty, but party leaders in the electoral-vote rich state have expressed confidence that they will be seated at the convention.

None of the candidates, including Clinton, will be campaigning here, and none have authorized write-in campaigns–-which means that, under state law, their supporters cannot cast write-in votes for any of them.

But if at least 15 percent of the voters in a congressional district opt for the "uncommitted" option rather than voting for Clinton, delegates not bound to any candidate could attend the national convention--a development that could allow Edwards or Obama supporters to play a role in candidate selection there.

Personally I think disallowing write-in capaigns if they are not "authorized" is the biggest clusterfuck part of this. I mean, we're supposed to be able to do write in campaigns for *anyone*, aren't we?

Anyway, I will seriously consider voting for "uncommitted" in the primary on Tuesday.

Comments

[shadowriderhope.livejournal.com]

I think the idea is that since the candidates have explicitly said they do not want to be on the ballot, write-in votes for them will not count. At least, that's what made sense to me.

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/1/10/2713/87225/55/434206

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[aiela.livejournal.com]

I too will be voting "uncommitted".

I *am* committed, and have been for some time, but I cannot vote for who I want to, so...

[brendand.livejournal.com]

Meanwhile, I'm voting Republican. Just because I want to screw them up. :)

[knightlygoddess.livejournal.com]

I had fully freaking planned to write-in "Snoopy" for the election, what the hell, how can they deny me my right to write-in any candidate?

[madkingludwig.livejournal.com]

Funny, but I had just posted about this today.
I formally endorse..."Undecided"
I wanna see Hillary lose to nobody.

[davehogg.livejournal.com]

I mean, we're supposed to be able to do write in campaigns for *anyone*, aren't we?

Actually, no. It's S.O.P. that write-in candidates have to file some kind of statement of intent before the election so that poll workers don't have to waste their time tabulating the votes for Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. As part of their deal with the DNC, Obama and Edwards agreed not to authorize write-in campaigns.

I'm leaning more and more towards "uncommitted". Voting for Romney might be the most effective "screw with the Republicans" vote, but I just can't bring myself to do that.

[grimfaire.livejournal.com]

Two-Party system. 'nuff said. In a two party system it's only a matter of time before it becomes in reality a 1 party system. Which is what we have now. :(