"UPDATE"
War Breaking Out Over Superdelegate Role in Democratic Primary
The battle over the Democratic presidential nomination turned nasty on Thursday, one day after Hillary Clinton donors subtly threatened to stop
the spigots for House Democrats if Speaker Nancy Pelosi insists superdelegates vote the same way as pledged delegates. Liberal group MoveOn.org —
which has endorsed Barack Obama — issued a letter to its members, asking them to sign on to a statement that says millionaire donors shouldn’t
dictate how the race is won. It also asked for members to match the money the donors would otherwise supply. The Democratic nomination should be
decided by the voters — not by superdelegates or party high-rollers. We’ve given money — and time — to progressive candidates and causes, and
we’ll support Speaker Pelosi and others who stand up for democracy in the Democratic Party,” reads the statement.....
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You know I always though moveon.org came about during the clinton adminstration. For them. So that surprised me a great deal. I also agree that
millionaire should not dictate who wins the race. Is she saying that because she has money she should win? I don't think so!!!! She is no
different than the rest of us.
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