Obama, Edwards Join Democratic Boycott Of Rogue Primaries

Barack Obama and John Edwards join three other Democratic presidential wannabees in pledging to boycott states that break party rules by holding early primaries

In signing the pledge, the five candidates promise not to campaign in states holding rouge primaries:

I shall not campaign or participate in any state which schedules a presidential election primary or caucus before Feb. 5, 2008, except for the states of Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina, as "campaigning" is defined by the rules and regulations of the DNC. It does not include activities specifically related to raising campaign resources such as fundraising events or the hiring of fundraising staff.

Their pledge leaves Hillary as the only Democratic candidate planning to compete in Florida and Michigan.

A pact to ignore tens of millions of diverse Americans by a selfish, four-state alliance of party insiders.

That's the reaction of Florida Democratic Party chairwoman, Karen Thurman.

A week ago, Democratic Party officials decided to disenfranchise Florida voters, unless the state party agrees to hold its primary later in the 2008 election calendar.

So much for "every vote counts."

Comments

[ENiles]

Since no wannabe is going to want our vote in the primary, they can stand on their heads and spit wooden nickels, but we will not vote for them come November 2008--two can play at that game, and we shall boycott the polls. They apparently don't need Florida in order to become president. That's okay with me.

I just wonder what they actually think with, since disrespect, arrogance, kicking the asses of people who did not change the date--the Republican legislature in Florida did so--voters merely trail off to the polls like flocks of sheep when they are told--it would seem to be these are their guiding principles.

Obviously, Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Biden, Richards, etc., et al, are secretly working for the Republicans. I am sure Florida Republicans are popping the champagne bottles already.

But, I will not ever vote for a abusive bully, and they are all abusive bullies.

[Donald Douglas]

I wonder how much effect this boycott's going to have. More and more states keep moving up their dates, and the parties have in fact wanted more frontloading to avoid contentious nomination battles.

Something to watch, in any case.

Have a great holiday!