Letters To The DNC

[GoreSupporterNJ]

I am writing a letter to Terry McAuliffe, because as an American I am upset to see that the DNC has sent out a letter on behalf of John Kerry, when theprocess has not fully played out yet. I don't care if no one shows up to vote in these other states, the DNC in my view really should not be backing any candidate, especially with this process needing to continue. It is a matter of principle. Kerry only has a bit over a thousand delegates. He doesn't have the required number yet, and we don't know what will play out in other states, and especially with superdelegates who comprise about 40% of the delegate vote. How hypocritical of the Democratic party leaders to crown a nominee before the process is over basically shutting our those of us who have yet to vote in a primary, while decrying the 2000 theft only when it is convenient for them.
Jan

[earthmother]

Is that really all the delegates Kerry has now? I thought it was quite a bit more than that from the way everyone's crowing about him being the nominee. If that's true, then there would still be room for another person to get in there and make some trouble, if not win. I'm hoping Dean's aware of that.

I think Edwards dropped out either because of pressure from the DNC or because he was offered the vice presidency. I don't think he dropped out because he wasn't doing well. Yes, Kerry was "winning" all the primaries, but as I kept pointing out to my family each time the media would say that Kerry had "won" another primary, winning a primary really isn't what's important. What's important is how many delegates you get as against the next guy. I know Kerry was way ahead of Edwards at the end of Super Tuesday, but Edwards was still making a respectable showing, certainly enough to stay in the race.

Letters to the DNC are necessary, on many levels, IMO. We need to tell them that we don't approve of this coronation, which is what Jan is talking about. Many voices have not yet been heard in this primary season, but they've already got it all wrapped up. We need to tell them that the game isn't over yet. We also need to tell them that, even if Kerry does become the nominee, we want the more progressive wing of the party to have a voice. That's where I think Dean (and Gore) come in, as well as Sharpton and Kucinich. The DNC should not be ignoring these other people. And by acting as if Kerry already has the nomination sewn up, they're discouraging people from finishing out this race the way it's supposed to be.

If your state has not yet had its primary, write to the DNC and tell them that you want your vote counted. Tell them that you're still outraged that your voice was silenced in 2000 and the DNC didn't stick up for you then. Tell them you want them to hear you now.

Jan, if you could please post the address for the DNC here, I'd appreciate it. I have an e-mail address: [e-mail]. But I think a snail mail address would be more effective.

[GoreSupporterNJ]

earthmother said:

Is that really all the delegates Kerry has now? I thought it was quite a bit more than that from the way everyone's crowing about him being the nominee. If that's true, then there would still be room for another person to get in there and make some trouble, if not win. I'm hoping Dean's aware of that.

I think Edwards dropped out either because of pressure from the DNC or because he was offered the vice presidency. I don't think he dropped out because he wasn't doing well. Yes, Kerry was "winning" all the primaries, but as I kept pointing out to my family each time the media would say that Kerry had "won" another primary, winning a primary really isn't what's important. What's important is how many delegates you get as against the next guy. I know Kerry was way ahead of Edwards at the end of Super Tuesday, but Edwards was still making a respectable showing, certainly enough to stay in the race.

Letters to the DNC are necessary, on many levels, IMO. We need to tell them that we don't approve of this coronation, which is what Jan is talking about. Many voices have not yet been heard in this primary season, but they've already got it all wrapped up. We need to tell them that the game isn't over yet. We also need to tell them that, even if Kerry does become the nominee, we want the more progressive wing of the party to have a voice. That's where I think Dean (and Gore) come in, as well as Sharpton and Kucinich. The DNC should not be ignoring these other people. And by acting as if Kerry already has the nomination sewn up, they're discouraging people from finishing out this race the way it's supposed to be.

If your state has not yet had its primary, write to the DNC and tell them that you want your vote counted. Tell them that you're still outraged that your voice was silenced in 2000 and the DNC didn't stick up for you then. Tell them you want them to hear you now.

Jan, if you could please post the address for the DNC here, I'd appreciate it. I have an e-mail address: [e-mail]. But I think a snail mail address would be more effective.

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www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/primaries/pages/scorecard/index.html
Yes, Kerry has a bit over 1500 now. This site gives the count. Between the delegates Edwards, Dean and Clark had, their collective total comes to 752. If Kerry got all of those, that would put him over the top, but he isn't there yet. I believe Edwards definitely dropped out because he was promised something. I was disappointed by that. I also agree with you that corronating Kerry this early may even discourage people from voting in the primaries, because they will say what's the point? Totally unfair

Anyway, the address to the DNC is:

Democratic National Committee
430 South Capitol Street, SE
Washington DC 20003

Their website is www.democrats.org.
You can also give feedback there.
Jan