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Originally Posted by Zoe73  Again. That is INCORRECT.
MI state primary laws are hosed. Michigan cannot release voter partisan preference to Repubs and Democrats only. Without voter lists they cannot do a re-vote, because they cannot ensure their re-vote would be fair - and bar anyone that voted previously in the open primary and has already cast a republican ballot. |
The argument is that Obama will accept any DNC decision, as correctly stated by HazelGod. If that is the case, then Obama must also accept the 1982 DNC decision that pledged delegates are not bound to their candidate, and can switch candidates prior to the convention vote. Accordingly, Clinton can try to convince pledged delegates to switch sides.
Ultimately, both sides are left in an indefensible position.
Obama: Honor DNC rules regarding MI and FL (0 delegates), but the DNC rules regarding pledged delegates is unseemly
Clinton: Honor DNC rules regarding pledged delegates, but override DNC rules regarding MI and FL
This complex position is why I increasingly think neither candidate is fit for the nomination and a 3rd party should step forward.
To be clear, though:
If Obama wins the nomination, I will not vote for him (bar a catastrophic pick for the McCain VP)
If Clinton wins the nomination, I will vote for her (bar a catastrophic pick for her own VP)