Bill Palmer is incorrect. Washington DC has 3 electoral votes in the Presidential general election (granted by the 23rd amendment to the US Constitution).
That being said, I too agree that the PR vote is just as valid as any others. The Obama supporters always bring up the fact that they are winning by the rules set forth prior to the contest (no Michigan and Florida; caucus victories are as important as primary victories) We shall see if they are still winning by these rules in the popular vote after June 1.
At that point, let the superdelegates decide the outcome however they see fit (also well within the present rules).
After watching Recount on HBO sunday, it struck me that the Obama camp is pulling a strategy right from Bush 2000. Declare victory before its over and see if anyone objects.
Bill Palmer is incorrect. Washington DC has 3 electoral votes in the Presidential general election (granted by the 23rd amendment to the US Constitution).
That being said, I too agree that the PR vote is just as valid as any others. The Obama supporters always bring up the fact that they are winning by the rules set forth prior to the contest (no Michigan and Florida; caucus victories are as important as primary victories) We shall see if they are still winning by these rules in the popular vote after June 1.
At that point, let the superdelegates decide the outcome however they see fit (also well within the present rules).
After watching Recount on HBO sunday, it struck me that the Obama camp is pulling a strategy right from Bush 2000. Declare victory before its over and see if anyone objects.