I believe both the Democrats elect delegates to their conference on their overseas constituency (7 according to wikipedia which is spit in the ocean, but every delegate will count).
Interesting I got Mike Gravel. Both him and Kucinich are pretty much out of the running, but as pointed out by a few people here, running is often to a) gain experience b) push an agenda c) make some waves.
Merely mentioning universal health care and reformation of tax structures brings a debate in that wouldn't have otherwise existed. Same with Ron Paul. He'd not win, but he's creating enough of stir to be taken notice off.
Bateleur's argument is specious in a primary election. It's not about voting for who you like best who you think might win. In fact that's a daft way to decide your vote in any election. You don't get a prize for picking the winning or second placed candidate....
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Date: 2008-01-18 06:00 pm (UTC)Interesting I got Mike Gravel. Both him and Kucinich are pretty much out of the running, but as pointed out by a few people here, running is often to a) gain experience b) push an agenda c) make some waves.
Merely mentioning universal health care and reformation of tax structures brings a debate in that wouldn't have otherwise existed. Same with Ron Paul. He'd not win, but he's creating enough of stir to be taken notice off.
Bateleur's argument is specious in a primary election. It's not about voting for who you like best who you think might win. In fact that's a daft way to decide your vote in any election. You don't get a prize for picking the winning or second placed candidate....