Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Delegates=Democracy?

All right, let’s get it straight. The delegate process employed by the Democratic Party is designed to nominate the strongest possible candidate. That it is meant to be a direct representation of the will of the voters is a ridiculous, and potentially dangerous, myth perpetuated by the Obama Camp. In Texas Clinton got the most votes, but as a result of the dual caucus/primary system Obama walked away with more delegates. The Obama Campaign could, in the interest of honesty, argue that this result demonstrates his strength as a General Election candidate and push the idea that his voters are more enthusiastic and dedicated. Instead he and his supporters would rather have us believe that a system that favors the loser somehow resembles democracy.

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