Delegate Selection Rules: As Long As John Keeps above the 15% Waterline...

[CorpGovActivist]

... I say hang tight through the convention.

Why?

The http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_%28United_States%29_presidential_primaries%2C_2008#Delegate_selection_rules">delegate selection rules ensure that he gets some of the delegates from each state in which he gets at least 15% of the vote.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Results_of_the_2008_Democratic_presidential_primaries">For those keeping track, his delegate count is respectable enough already that it could make the key difference on such things as platform planks, key nominations, etc.

So, I say: hang tight, John, and expect even more money, support, and timely news tips this quarter from those who believe in you.

- Dave

[FreakinDJ]

1. He is the only one willing to take on the Corporations

So actually America NEEDS HIM AT THE CONVENTION and ON THE TICKET

[CorpGovActivist]

5. Yup, on the Ticket, Preferably! n/t

[JDPriestly]

2. Right . Our new slogan should be "America needs John Edwards."

Edwards is the unity candidate.

[CorpGovActivist]

6. I Think He Should Rack up...

... every delegate he can lay his hands on, and take it to the floor of the convention.

- Dave

[avaistheone1]

7. You got that right.

I wish he would get more prime time.

[CorpGovActivist]

15. He Got a Chunk Last Night...

... when MSNBC rewarded his genuine concession speech with an interview during Clinton's stump speech.

:evilgrin:

- Dave

[Ellen Forradalom]

3. That's why I'm leaning towards voting Edwards

We need his influence on the party platform.

[CorpGovActivist]

4. Amen! It's Like the War of the Roses

It's like the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_roses">War of the Roses.

Unity came when the Tudor claimant (descended from both camps) took over.

Edwards blends the hope and the experience, making him the best of both camps, in my book.

- Dave

[Seabiscuit]

8. I have a question about the delegates at the convention.

Do the actual delegates for Edwards lets say try to influence other delegates to change votes or does the Edwards campaign use the # of delegates with the other two campaigns as a bargaining point. I ask, because I was wondering can delegates be influenced as well at the convention? How can we be sure that the Edwards delegates will stay firm. I know if it was any of us on DU that were delegates there would be no way to shake us, but I wonder how it all will work.

[CorpGovActivist]

9. First, Grab a Big Ball of Yarn...

... before delving into the Byzantine labyrinth of convention rules, and the ins and outs of which states place which restrictions on their delegates' ability to move freely.

- Dave

[CorpGovActivist]

10. Next, a Little Light Reading...

... http://s3.amazonaws.com/apache.3cdn.net/3e5b3bfa1c1718d07f_6rm6bhyc4.pdf">from the DNC.

- Dave

[Seabiscuit]

12. Oh hell!

My eyes started to glaze over just reading the table of contents. I am confident that John Edwards and his campaign would know how to maneuver the ins and outs of the rules/regulations. There is a lot of stuff there to think about. I'm still behind John all the way!

[CorpGovActivist]

13. This Is What Parliamentarians and Election Lawyers Live for, Though!

:evilgrin:

- Dave

[Tom Joad]

11. do they even do platforms any more? and they were never

paid any attention to in any case.

[CorpGovActivist]

14. Veep Pick and Top 4 Cabinet Picks Input...

... is huge, even if there isn't an outright floor fight to broker.

- Dave

[KittyWampus]

16. I Agree with his being in the race, though I think he puts the stink of death into Populism

The way he markets it has been dreadful and damaging. His message is negative.

However, while I whole heartedly believe no one has the right to ask him to quit and condemn those attempts as obnoxious and hurtful, he does NOT BELONG ON THE TICKET.

1. His record is 180 degrees as his current platform.
2. He was unwilling to be a team player for Kerry.
3. He's got no Foreign Policy credibility necessary.

[CorpGovActivist]

17. Who Is a Better Banner Bearer...

... for progressive populism, in your view?

Best,

- Dave

[KittyWampus]

18. Wes Clark. But that isn't going to happen.

[CorpGovActivist]

19. He's Brilliant...

... but carries a whiff of entitlement, absent holding one serious elected office.

- Dave

[CorpGovActivist]

20. Why Do You Think...

... he has eschewed public office?

- Dave

[CorpGovActivist]

21. Voting Past Tsunami Tuesday? Edwards Supporter? Still Vote for Him...

... so he gets at least 15% in your state, and adds to his delegate count.

- Dave