I watched the Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting with great fascination. Although I actually feel sorry for the Clintonites.  They are so angry, feel so cheated, but why? I wonder how many of those angry Florida and Michigan voters rallied at their own respective state capitols to keep their legislators from moving up the date of their primary when the Democratic party told them it would cost them their delegates. I can’t find any articles about demonstrations in those states, not a one.

Obama’s spokesperson pointed out that conceding to the Florida election delegate distribution would gain Clinton as many delegates as her wins in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Congratulations Clintonites, you should be thrilled!

There was much shouting as the committee voted on motions about Michigan. The Clinton spokesperson wanted full seating with the votes as they were. The Obama camp wanted the delegates split 50/50. However, the Obama camp again conceded to a lesser amount favoring Clinton.

First, according to a memo cited in an AP article, “Democratic National Committee rules require that the two states lose at least half of their convention delegates for holding elections too early.” Second, Obama WAS NOT on the ballot. Yes, I heard the argument that it was his choice, but c’mon, everyone should be trying to be fair. Clintonites, don’t you believe 40 percent of those uncommitted votes were really for him???  Plus, there are 20 delegates and 29 super delegates that can take their half vote and support the candidate of their choice. I’m sorry, but I don’t see how going from no votes to full seating with half votes in two large states with Clinton getting the most is a loss.

Clintonites, why did you think any ruling today would suddenly put Clinton in the lead??? Ahh, your candidate and/or her spokespeople told you it was possible, didn’t they. Plus, there are plenty of so-called media pundits that are only too eager to use the Clinton talking points rather than keep reminding the public about reality. I have shocking news for you Clintonites. It hasn’t been a tie since after Super Tuesday. Then Obama won 13 contests in a row and some of them by very large margins. Check the AP wire stories from February and March if you don’t believe me. No one is hijacking anything in spite of her campaign manager Ickes’ rants and ravings.

Clintonites, please take off the Clinton branded blinders. While I don’t agree to understand fully why we have this process with delegates instead of straight votes, it is the game we have. It as a process with rules. As President Clinton kept saying a few weeks ago, if someone isn’t ready to play the game, they shouldn’t put on the uniform and run out onto the field. Well, she’s played a good game and seems to have found her voice in the last ten seconds, but Obama has already been way up on the score board. It really doesn’t help that she keeps claiming there are new rules and everyone else is cheating to keep her from winning! 

Clintonites, don’t be angry at the Rules and Bylaws Committee. They did the best they could to give a voice to the voters.