It might even be less than that if the Texas caucus delegates were challenged. Or how about those Nevada caucus delegates of Hillary's that were poached by Obama? We know that all across the country, Obama picked up delegates through less than transparent and underhanded means. Some of them were Hillary's pledged delegates.
But what's even more interesting is that in spite of the fact that Obama sent the letter to the Credentials Committee asking that Florida and Michigan be restored to full voting strength, and the media slavishly reported that letter, the Committee has yet to act on the letter's request because at their July 21 meeting because they were unable to fill a quorum. (or so we've heard from 2 unconfirmed sources) In a year when the nomination hinges on the restoration of Florida and Michigan, what POSSIBLE reason could there be for not getting it done toot sweet as soon as the letter was received? Hmmm, think, think, think.
I've heard that they couldn't get a quorum for that credentials meeting as well. Now it looks like they won't try again until the day before the convention's set to get under way (Aug. 24th). So BHO could keep pretending to be the presumptuous nominee right up until the delegates get to town.
The thing is... he might have overplayed his hand a bit. Some of his own delegates are so convinced he has this in the bag, that they aren't even making plans to go to the convention to vote for him.
I just received this from Michele Thomas...
This is the second time I've heard this. Obama is afraid of a roll call because a lot of his delegates will not show up. Read below. Keep pushing for the vote.
Michele
I was on a conf. call last night, but it was just silly. The Obama guy directing it was saying, "Make sure you have your hotel and transportation." Really??? Two weeks to the convention...if you don't have it by now, frankly...
It was largely pointless. But one interesting thing that has been mentioned before...it's been submitted that a reason some are not willing to allow HRC's name to be placed in nomination is that not all delegates (Obama) will show up, so therefore, since it's so close...
Well, one delegate on the conf. call (I'm sure I was the only HRC delegate on) didn't have a clue what was going on and said she hadn't received anything (which I find hard to believe). So who knows if she'll make it to Denver at this point?
I almost feel like we need to do a headcount or something...
This explains why they're putting so much pressure on state party chairs to depress participation in that nominating petition you guys. They know the numbers are closer than ever and who knows what might happen at the credentials committee meeting later this month? If they do the right thing - give full voting rights to MI and FL's delegates AND make BHO give back those 50 delegates they helped him steal, then we've got a whole new ballgame.
Add to that their fear that their Mission Accomplished meme has worked better than they ever could have dreamed, to the point that their own delegates are feeling like it's a done deal so why bother going to Denver?
Guys we have sooooo got a shot at this. Now is the time to hit the phones and send out emails to the delegates and superdelegates in our state. Nationally even. We have got to convince them that Hillary's the only Democrat who will beat McCain in November and - just as importantly - will go to the White House determined to make a real difference in the lives of the 300 million Americans in this great land.
First assignment... call the state party chairs and (respectfully) ask them to stand down in their efforts to bully and control their state delegates. Ask them to allow Hillary's delegates the honor of signing that nominating petition, and then go to Denver to vote for her. I'll be posting a list of phone numbers and names of these party chairs so stay tuned ok? |
