Democrats with ties to Hillary Clinton failed to prevent low-wage casino workers from caucusing in Nevada at special precincts.The ruling by U.S. District Judge James Mahan is a victory for Barack Obama, who previously was endorsed by the union representing many of the workers who now will be able to utilize those precincts, thereby boosting turnout.
'State Democrats have a First Amendment right to association, to assemble and to set their own rules,' Mahan said.
Yep.
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Here's a link to the AP's version of events.
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BTW, that judge was nominated by George W. Bush. Is that a coincidence? Of course it is. That was an easy ruling for any sentient attorney. But, still, it's hard to resist the Machiavellian implications, isn't it? For a Paul-bot, I suspect, it would be hard to resist images of neocon puppet masters using their mind-control powers.
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Speaking of the Democrat caucuses in Nevada, as of Thursday afternoon (PST), the Intrade political markets were betting on the following results:
1. Obama - and rising
2. Hillary - falling
Go figure.
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Comments (4)
Just goes to show that race... (Below threshold)1. Posted by 914 | January 17, 2008 5:59 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Just goes to show that race baiting and vote cheating are not a winning strategy for camp Hillary.
1. Posted by 914 | January 17, 2008 5:59 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on January 17, 2008 17:59
2. Posted by Jo | January 17, 2008 6:10 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
You mean democrats try to cheat and disenfranchise voters? Oh my gosh, say it ain't so.
2. Posted by Jo | January 17, 2008 6:10 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on January 17, 2008 18:10
3. Posted by LoveAmerica Immigrant | January 17, 2008 6:20 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
I love the spinning here
Ad: 'Hillary Clinton does not respect our people'
On a conference call arranged by the Clinton campaign, two of her supporters denounced the spot and demanded that Obama distance himself from it. They also said the Clinton campaign had no involvement in the lawsuit, which was filed by Clinton supporters and defended by Bill Clinton.
3. Posted by LoveAmerica Immigrant | January 17, 2008 6:20 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on January 17, 2008 18:20
4. Posted by 914 | January 17, 2008 10:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"They also said the Clinton campaign had no involvement in the lawsuit,which was filed by Clinton supporters and defended by Bill Clinton."
Bill: "It depends on what the meaning of involvement involves"
Unbelievable.
4. Posted by 914 | January 17, 2008 10:01 PM |
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Posted on January 17, 2008 22:01