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I agree with my congresswoman, Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D, 11th CD) on this. I respect her for it, though I would understand if she changed. What she writes here, by the way, is exactly why I continue to stay undecided – because I cannot give the kind of support she describes to any of the candidates and I know that when I vote on Tuesday, it will be because I am fulfilling something I see as a privilege and an obligation, not because I have great expectations or belief in whomever I choose.
An excerpt from her piece in The Root:
Many people do not understand what it means to truly support a candidate. It is more than a bumper sticker, or a yard sign, or even attending a campaign event. By supporting a candidate, you are making a commitment to that candidate. I made that commitment to Hillary to support her through thick and thin, not to be a fair-weather friend only to leave her when the going gets tough.
I have spent over 26 years in public office working for the people of Ohio and working within the Democratic Party. I have gone door-to-door handing out pamphlets for candidates, stayed up late making phone calls and raising money for candidates – including Barack Obama’s Senate campaign through the Congressional Black Caucus PAC. After 26 years in public office, I would hope that my constituents would respect my judgment and my choice to support Hillary Rodham Clinton, just as I respect their decision to support the candidate of their choice.
In politics all you have is your word. And I have never been one to fold when the cards are not being played in my favor. True integrity is measured when the times get tough. There is no doubt that Hillary’s campaign is facing tough times, but I made a commitment to her, and I will support her all the way.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 2:22 pm February 29th, 2008 in Hillary Clinton, WH2008
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She is a class act – well spoken.
In our personal lives, we can only hope for friends as loyal as STJ. This is not our personal lives however.
She is in her position of carrying extra political voting weight by the grace of her constituents electing her. That extra voting weight belongs to her chair, not her.
If we must have these super votes, they should be cast after the state or district they represent have voted and should be cast as a reaffirmation of that vote outcome.
To cast that vote far in advance of any determining processes is unconscionable, to keep that vote after your state/district votes contrary to it is unbelievable.
All that said, I blame the Democratic Party for putting folks like STJ in this position. For the party that is supposed to represent the people to have such an undemocratic, arrogant policy in place is the real sham. I hope the Party sees the error of it’s ways in this cycle and does away with the policy altogether.
Jill – I find this whole argument about the super delegates very interesting. This was a process invented by the democratic party and is not a new phenomena. I find it insulting to the super delegates that they be told for whom they should vote. If they are not to have an opinion and are to follow the popular vote of their state, what is the point of this system?
I think that Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones has clearly and rationally thought out her choice as is evidenced by this post. She has to make the decision for herself while thinking of the good of her party and country.
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