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John DiStaso writes about Harry Reid, pandeering to percieved problems that Michigan Democrats see with our primary system, that allow NH and Iowa to have such influence. Kathy is quoted in the article below saying Reid's performance is in the 'it's all about me' category.
This reminds me of the Dartmouth Graduation I attended in 2002, with Mr. Rogers the main speaker. He said to the graduation class, "It's all about you." I guess they grew up with him, so they got it. Here's a diversion..a clip of Fred Rogers learning to breakdance.(skip it and come back). It won't save the world, or the Primary for that matter, but the kid is cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
4:56
http://www.boston.com/news/loc... Reid says primary calendar is flawed, seeks changes
By Ken Thomas
Associated Press Writer / June 12, 2008
I saw this first in the UL and googled the story.
There are a few differing perspectives of course.
http://www.unionleader.com/art...
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Granite State Democratic leaders reacted with varying degrees of bluntness.
Rep. Paul Hodes, D-N.H., sent us a prepared statement calling Reid a "great leader in the Senate," but added, "This is one area where I think he's just plain wrong."
State Democratic Chair Ray Buckley said he took Reid's comments "with a grain of salt."
Buckley said Reid was a leader in the four-state (Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina) effort last year to have presidential candidates pledge not to campaign or participate in renegade states -- such as Michigan -- that jumped up in the primary calendar without Democratic National Committee authorization.
"Actions speak louder than words," said Buckley. "He's trying to elect as many Democrats as possible. He found himself in a state with a senator up for reelection (Levin) who bungled this. I'm willing to give him a pass. What else could he do when he was in a room full of people who wanted to hear him say, 'You guys are right.'?"
Former party chair Kathy Sullivan said, "What I find interesting is that Senator Reid says the system is flawed -- except for Nevada's role. I would put this in the "It's all about me" category!"
