Either Romney or Huckabee could “jump start” themselves back into contention (at least for another shot at a brokered convention).

Whic would be an even bigger disaster for the Republicans than for the Dems.

There are a lot of people who aren’t happy with McCain as the presumptive nominee. I personally believe McCain won Florida on the backs of Democrats who voted in the Republican primary. It would be an absolute outrage to let those same people vote a second time in a Democrat-only do-over!

I wasnt happy with Bush in 2000, but I voted for him. Even with a do over, its is not even close to possible. Wwe sucked it up for the good of the country when you “true” conservatives gave us you boy, now we would appreciate you returning the favor.

James on March 10, 2008 at 7:13 AM

Florida is a big delegate state…even bigger if the 50% restriction is removed upon a do-over. (Currently only 57 of the 114 total delegates were allocated to McCain).

I am in favor of opening the race up to any of the candidates who want to revive their campaign. That obviously includes (in alphabetical order) Guliani, Huckabee, Hunter, Paul, Romney, Thompson, and anyone else I might have neglected to mention.

There are a lot of people who aren’t happy with McCain as the presumptive nominee. I personally believe McCain won Florida on the backs of Democrats who voted in the Republican primary. It would be an absolute outrage to let those same people vote a second time in a Democrat-only do-over!

A fair and honest do-over for both parties could significantly change this race. If McCain were to lose the do-over and the 57 delegates, those 57 delegates (or possibly even the full 114) would go to another candidate.

Either Romney or Huckabee could “jump start” themselves back into contention (at least for another shot at a brokered convention).

Anyone who cares about fair and honest elections should protest a Democrat-only do-over. If the Democrats want a do-over in Florida, insist on a do-over for both parties.

Forget about losing Iowa in 2004, now Howard Dean REALLY has something to scream about!

Remember, a Vote for Hillary is…a good thing in primaries.

Red Pill on March 9, 2008 at 11:15 PM

You’ve said this before…what exactly would the outcome of a Republican ‘do-over’ be when McCain has already clinched the nomination in other states because of the what happened in the first Florida primary? What possible benefit would there be to have McCain run against…himself?

We Republicans are beaming with pride for you Florida voters. Once again you Florida Dhimmicrats set the standard of stupidity and ignorance for the country. I toast you all.

Pls dont lump us all together, I am not a Dem and we used optical scan ballots in 2000 in my precinct.

This idea may dig the democrats even deeper into the morass they find themselves in. If people in Palm Beach County couldn\’t figure out a butterfly ballet, the same type of ballet they had been using for years without incident prior to the 2000 elec…

This is so very enjoyable to watch.

Fact: A “do-over” cannot be done for the Democrat primary only, because there would be no way to prevent voters who voted in the first Republican primary from now voting a second time in the “do-over” Democrat primary.

Fact: The only way to have a fair and honest “do-over” is to wipe the slate clean on both sides and hold “do-overs” for both the Democrat and Republican primaries.

We may be looking back at the ‘hanging chad’ days with fondness for the level of clarity.

Democrats in control is an oxymoron.

Just don’t let the Miltary vote.

This is why I only absentee if I have to, and I always vote early since 2000. When I was posted in VA, I times leave over election season so I didnt have to vote absentee.

“ReubenJCogburn on March 9, 2008 at 6:49 PM”

Just wait, they will out number the living…. unborn, aborted, exhumed, illegal, and Spring Breakers combined! Just don’t let the Miltary vote.

………. but then how will the dead vote?

Seven Percent Solution on March 9, 2008 at 5:49 PM

In record numbers?

This whole thing is a mess. I get a headache just thinking about it. Is it just me or does this whole debacle make a good case against proportional delegates?

No electoral system is perfect. Each would fail under certain circumstances. From the Democrats’ perspective, I’d say Hillary can make it easy on everybody by simply conceding the elections in exchange for a VP slot.

I think it’s objectively fair. She’s slightly behind so she can’t really pretend like Obama should even contemplate a concession. At the same time Obama has knocked her out the way McCain had his rivals, so he may have to suck it up.

I suggest a duel. Ten paces, back to back, turn and fire on count of three. Execute the one who fires on two and use m16′s.