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May 22, 2008
Endorse Or Get Off The Pot
If you've been hanging out here for a while, you'll know that I caught some shit with some fellow liberal bloggers when I respectfully encouraged them to get on board with Senator Obama's campaign shortly after John Edwards dropped out.
The trend towards ambivalence among certain blogotubers earlier this year has evidently leaked over and affected the remaining superdelegates. And Arianna has forcefully called out superdelegates in an attempt to shake them out of their infuriating catatonia.
So it's time for the uncommitted superdelegates to stop their dithering, come out of hiding, hop off the fence, endorse Obama and officially bring this nominating process to an end.
Throughout this campaign between Senators Obama and Clinton, there has been a noticeable reluctance to choose up sides -- many, many of those who are "guilty" of not making a decision are bloggers, talkers and activists who are otherwise quick to take a stand regardless of the party dynamic of the fight. Smart, forceful liberals. Even during the worst Clinton campaign missteps, however -- the Rove style fear mongering, the race-baiting, the 3AM ads, and all the rest -- too many respectable liberals sat it out.
And now, as Arianna points out, the superdelegates ought to endorse once and for all. Let's hope her words carry some weight with those who are inexplicably seized in the grips of a collectively muted stupor.
It's times like these when the Democratic Party loses me. Enough with the soft-pedaling and kid-gloves -- the choice is obvious and the choice is clear (it has been for many months, by the way). What the hell is everyone waiting for?
Meanwhile, Senator McCain is already sizing up the White House to see if it'll fit his Craftmatic adjustable bed.
Let's go!
Posted By Bob Cesca | May 22, 2008 08:35 PM | DIGG ME!
Comments
I know. Sad to say, but it seems the only Democrat with balls is Hillary. Why are they all so afraid of Bill and Hillary?? I wouldn't be at all surprised if they (Hill & Bill) were behind the silence of the democratic lambs/senators when the congress was trying to stop the election of Bush in 2000. I know. I am a little paranoid, but I can't help it.
Posted by: midad ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.bobcesca.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at May 22, 2008 10:09 PM
(reposted from yesterday)
This can (and should) all be over if there were 65 individuals within the Democratic party that would stand for their country instead of cowering behind political cover. The Superdelegates, at literally any moment of their collective choosing, can and should end this.
It is within "the rules" for Supers to commit at a time of their choosing, and for any reason. So long as the time is now, I don't care what reason they choose.
For perspective, here's a few comparisons for the number of people that are now necessary to determine the fate of the world:
-Less than the number of votes that determined the 2000 election for Bush (far less)
-Less than the number of votes that determined the 2004 election for Bush
-Less than the number of people who likely bought tickets for one showing of "Baby Mama" last night at any local mega-plex
-About the same as the number of parents standing on the sidelines at last weekend's youth soccer game (not even the finals!)
-A few more than would fit on a city bus at rush hour
-Less than the number of people that will likely read this particular comment on this particular post (btw, thanks Bob...as ever...you rock)
For f*que's sake, when they can pick an American Idol faster and with more grace than we can pick a nominee, SOMEONE HAS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
How about you? Yes, you, Mr/Ms Superdelegate that is reading this post. What other facts do you possibly need to consider? Stand and be counted
PLEASE!! I WANT MY COUNTRY BACK!!!!!
Posted by: LiveFreeOrDie08 at May 22, 2008 02:21 AM
Posted by: LiveFreeOrDie08 at May 23, 2008 01:06 AM
Reposted from an earlier entry - and happy to hear the groundswell has begun....
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This can (and should) all be over if there were 65 individuals within the Democratic party that would stand for their country instead of cowering behind political cover. The Superdelegates, at literally any moment of their collective choosing, can and should end this.
It is within "the rules" for Supers to commit at a time of their choosing, and for any reason. So long as the time is now, I don't care what reason they choose.
For perspective, here's a few comparisons for the number of people that are now necessary to determine the fate of the world:
-Less than the number of votes that determined the 2000 election for Bush (far less)
-Less than the number of votes that determined the 2004 election for Bush
-Less than the number of people who likely bought tickets for one showing of "Baby Mama" last night at any local mega-plex
-About the same as the number of parents standing on the sidelines at last weekend's youth soccer game (not even the finals!)
-A few more than would fit on a city bus at rush hour
-Less than the number of people that will likely read this particular comment on this particular post (btw, thanks Bob...as ever...you rock)
For f*que's sake, when they can pick an American Idol faster and with more grace than we can pick a nominee, SOMEONE HAS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
How about you? Yes, you, Mr/Ms Superdelegate that is reading this post. What other facts do you possibly need to consider? Stand and be counted
PLEASE!! I WANT MY COUNTRY BACK!!!!!
Posted by: LiveFreeOrDie08 at May 22, 2008 02:21 AM
Posted by: LiveFreeOrDie08 at May 23, 2008 01:08 AM
(Snark alert)
"Enough with the gentile kid-gloves..."
So, if you're Jewish, you can keep your gloves on?
Posted by: bajasteve at May 23, 2008 10:02 AM
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