BY TAYLOR MARSH
Well, the inevitable is unfolding, regardless of what was said during the primaries, though this letter will likely unleash the nasty nightmare all over again.
From the Obama campaign:
Senator Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, today
sent a letter to the co-chairs of the Democratic National Convention’s
Credentials Committee and urged them to pass a resolution granting a “full
vote” to the delegations from Florida and Michigan.August 3, 2008
Hon. Alexis Herman, Co-Chair
James Roosevelt, Jr., Co-Chair
Eliseo Roques-Arroyo, Co-Chair
Dear Credentials Committee Chairs:
In just a few weeks, our Party will convene in Denver for our National
Convention. This will be an historic event that will showcase our vision
for changing the direction of our country.The delegates and alternates who gather on Monday, August 25 will reflect
the talent, energy and rich diversity of our Democratic Party. The delegates
will come from all 56 states and territories. As these delegates go about
the important business of the Convention, I believe Party unity calls for
the delegates from Florida and Michigan to be able to participate fully
alongside the delegates from the other states and territories. Accordingly,
I ask that the Credentials Committee, when it meets on August 24 to approve
the delegates for the National Convention, pass a resolution that would
entitle each delegate from Florida and Michigan to cast a full vote.As a candidate for the nomination, I supported the DNC’s efforts
to establish and enforce a schedule for primaries and caucuses that would
broaden the opportunity for Democrats from all regions of the country and
all backgrounds and walks of life to have a meaningful voice. An unprecedented
number of voters participated in our Democratic nominating process. We all
owe a debt of gratitude to Governor Dean for his principled leadership during
this long and challenging process.As we prepare to come together in Denver, however, we must be – and
will be – united in our determination to change the course of our
nation. To that end, Democrats in Florida and Michigan must know that they
are full partners and colleagues in our historic mission to reshape Washington
and lead our country in a new direction.With warmest personal regards,
Barack Obama
Open thread. Have at it.
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