The attack on Florida by the DNC is a monument to the total lack of political reality that is a hallmark of Donna Brazile and the reason she has been associated with so many losing campaigns. That she is still listened to, that any of the “consultants” are still listened to, is a window into the mindset of the elite that still values the opinions of those who have been consistently proven wrong over those who were right. Being wrong is apparently the only path to punditry – to be creditable you have to fail‽

At some point you have to draw the line to maintain your self-respect.

Bryan, the DNC’s behavior toward Florida’s Democrats has led me to wonder seriously whether I belong in today’s DP. Like Moi;), I simply cannot condone what Dean and Brazile and others like them are doing. It isn’t even remotely democratic… and IMHO it should therefore not be Democratic. It’s not that I long for the DP of my youth; that had its own set of problems. But I look back at the very real abilities of FDR and JFK to solve difficult problems, and yes, I do want that, even expect that, from a president. I once respected Howard Dean, but AFAIC, he can do his nation a favor and go home now.

The damage is already done, Frederick. People are already losing jobs in local government. After the budget the Republicans just passed, more will lose their jobs and some governments and school districts will end up in bankruptcy. The state is coming apart, thanks, in part, to the decision of the DNC. I don’t care what they do now, they can’t undo what has happened.

They might convince some people to vote for them if the clean up some of their mess, but it won’t be enough. Barring a total meltdown by McCain, he has already won Florida, and probably the election. At this point I don’t see anyway either candidate can repair the damage wrought by the DNC. It won’t be the candidates at fault, it’s the failed process.

Wait and see how many Florida delegates are seated.

P.S. Closing the primaries to other parties would be the worst thing ever. I wish we had that system here in NY.

I have voted in every election held in every place I’ve lived since 1964, and I’ll vote this November, but I won’t vote for President. I have no other way of showing the DNC how badly they screwed up, and I’m not helping an organization that screwed me over.

I was one of the first people to join MoveOn, and they have lost me because of their partisan activities. I’ve been dropping people off my blogroll because they refuse to face reality and do their research.

I would note that I was “upset” when the B-52 mission used the wrong grid coordinates and began carpet bombing in my area. I’m much angrier than that.

I understand that you are upset. I also understand that it was the GOP-controlled legislature that moved the primary up.

What’s the solution?

Can a new primary be held? By mail? Any other way?

I think after last night, it’s moot, as revotes in Fla. and Mich. won’t allow Clinton to overtake Obama anyway.

I urge you, however, to go out and vote in November.

That’s all I’ll say.

Frederick, Donna Brazile is the single individual most responsible for the mess, the individual who pushed hardest for the elimination of all delegates from Florida and Michigan, and giving a pass to the other states that violated the rules. She is a one person wrecking crew who is almost never right about anything. She was part of the committee that made the decision, and the most vocal in implementing it. Allowing her anywhere near an election is a mistake of the first order.

To re-state: I’m out of this election. I’m not voting for any of these Republicans. This primary will be resolved by superdelegates as there is no candidate acceptable to a majority of the party. Maybe next time the Democrats will select a candidate in closed primaries, where the only people voting are Democrats, but they didn’t do it this time, and the price will be paid in November.

I SO wish that Edwards had stayed in the race. Because all I can see now is President McBush. Ain’t no change in that.