Thursday, February 14, 2008
Bitten by a radioactive blue spider
(Yes, I am alive. Yes, I will start doing some real posts real soon now.)
On ColoradoPols the other day, DavidThi808 was talking about the super-delegates and wondering about their powers.
Which led me to go find this:
I don't know if it's because I am a Libra or a Liberal, but I often find myself, well, seeing a little of both sides on controversial issues.
SuperDelegates to the DNC are those lucky folks who get a critical vote of their very own to cast for who they want to see as the nominee. On the one hand, it does seem like those who are Supers because they got elected to office by The People ought to consider what those People are saying as they decide whether to rally behind Obama or Clinton.
On the other hand, the Supers get this special personal vote because they DO something for the Party. Yeah, it seems like a sweet deal to hold a glamorous office with an important title and then rake in the perks as well. But having done my tiny little job in the most minor office of a very low-populated county...it is my well-considered opinion that I wouldn't run for office EVER. Even if I won the Lotto and could afford it! It's way too much hassle for a little fleeting fame and minuscule reward.
So maybe it's fair for Supers to have their special votes.
Now that I've thought about it by writing about it, I guess my opinion is...still in the middle. (Oh, like you're surprised.)
It's kind of like what we expect from those we elect. We want them to fully study the issues they're going to be voting on, not just hang back to see which lobbyists or pollsters shout loudest before making up their minds. So it would be reasonable for the Supers to consider both their own opinions, AND how their districts voted.
What I DON'T think is okay is any hint of collusion or deal-brokering behind the scenes.
So if the Supers will be transparent in presenting their reasoning, and follow the rules as established...then I say let the votes fall as they may!
(PS, I'll give a Genuine Replica No-Prize to whoever can give the real identity of the character in the pic.)
On ColoradoPols the other day, DavidThi808 was talking about the super-delegates and wondering about their powers.
Which led me to go find this:
I don't know if it's because I am a Libra or a Liberal, but I often find myself, well, seeing a little of both sides on controversial issues.
SuperDelegates to the DNC are those lucky folks who get a critical vote of their very own to cast for who they want to see as the nominee. On the one hand, it does seem like those who are Supers because they got elected to office by The People ought to consider what those People are saying as they decide whether to rally behind Obama or Clinton.
On the other hand, the Supers get this special personal vote because they DO something for the Party. Yeah, it seems like a sweet deal to hold a glamorous office with an important title and then rake in the perks as well. But having done my tiny little job in the most minor office of a very low-populated county...it is my well-considered opinion that I wouldn't run for office EVER. Even if I won the Lotto and could afford it! It's way too much hassle for a little fleeting fame and minuscule reward.
So maybe it's fair for Supers to have their special votes.
Now that I've thought about it by writing about it, I guess my opinion is...still in the middle. (Oh, like you're surprised.)
It's kind of like what we expect from those we elect. We want them to fully study the issues they're going to be voting on, not just hang back to see which lobbyists or pollsters shout loudest before making up their minds. So it would be reasonable for the Supers to consider both their own opinions, AND how their districts voted.
What I DON'T think is okay is any hint of collusion or deal-brokering behind the scenes.
So if the Supers will be transparent in presenting their reasoning, and follow the rules as established...then I say let the votes fall as they may!
(PS, I'll give a Genuine Replica No-Prize to whoever can give the real identity of the character in the pic.)
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