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Will Obama Fight For MI Uncommitted Delegates?

By Big Tent Democrat

By Big Tent Democrat

Speaking for me only

While Obama fans like John Cole of Balloon Juice (A little reminder for Cole, who seems to forget when he is outraged and "trolled" Talk Left (yes, irony IS dead)) are aghast that Hillary Clinton is fighting for revotes in Michigan and Florida, I wonder what they think of Obama fighting for uncommitted delegates in Michigan? Chris Bowers writes:

Given that Obama already leads by nine delegates even with Michigan and Florida included, the situation could be particularly grim for Clinton on April 19th, when most of the 55 uncommitteed [sic] Michigan delegates are selected. Assuming continued superdelegate gains and that Obama wins the clear majority of the uncommitted Michigan delegates, by May 7th Obama could be ahead by 60-70 delegates even with Michigan and Florida included.

(Emphasis supplied.) Obama win the majority of the uncommitted Michigan delegates? How exactly is he going to do that? Is Obama gonna act like the Michigan delegation will be seated? But but but, what will John Cole say?

More . . .

Here is an ironic post:

On January 15, 2008 Michigan residents sent a clear message in support of Barack Obama by voting "uncommitted". With a primary in violation of DNC rules and with our candidate unable to campaign or spend money, MICHIGANDERS FOR OBAMA stepped up to the challenge and turned out the vote. 40% of Michigan selected "uncommitted" over any other candidate. Now on April 19th the Michigan Democratic Party will elect delegates in each congressional district.

Although the situation regarding Michigan delegates being seated is fluid, Michiganders has continued to vet and approve real Obama supporters to be elected delegate. No matter how or when our delegates are seated we can be sure that those delegates are supporters of Barack Obama.

So I guess ALL of the uncommitted votes were for Barack Obama according to this. So he really WAS on the ballot? Oh by the way, did the 55% who voted for Clinton NOT send a message? This is a dangerous game for Obama supporters.

Full post as published by TalkLeft on April 01, 2008 (boomark / email).