Letters to the Editor
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Smart Strategy > Justice
Hillary cannot afford to win by the margin of Florida and Michigan alone.
If she wins the nomination in such a manner, it won't matter what the *justice* of the situation is. What matters is the *perception* that justice has been violated. That perception will be mercilessly flogged by the Repubs. She may as well drop out of the race the moment she is nominated.
It would be like Gore trying to get late military absentee ballots discounted in Florida, 2000. In terms of justice, it would have been the correct and legal thing to do. In terms of political perception, it would have been absolute suicide.
Again, Clinton Folks - I'm not saying that it's right or wrong that Florida/MI count or don't count. There are good arguments on both sides. I'm saying that "right" and "wrong" are useless categories of analysis in the face of the larger problems.
Somebody suggested that Obama that he play the "generous" card and allow the Florida delegates to be counted. This is a good idea - if he does win the nom, he looks MUCH better than Clinton would and would have a much better chance of re unifying the party.
And yes, Howard Dean had better figure out a compromise that everyone can agree on or the dems will get stomped in November.
I'll vote for the Democratic nominee in November, because the Supreme Court is too important to leave to McRambo.
I personally believe that the Florida and Michigan voters' concerns trump the idiocy of the state party folks, and that they should be given the opportunity to vote, but on a more level playing field.