Reply #19: Obama, Edwards & Richardson (?) All Pulled Their Names [View All]

[NashVegas]

Clinton was expected to win that primary so they did it to a) weaken her victory and b) get goodwill from Iowa.

Later, Obama Superdelegate John Conyers and his wife Monica cut a radio commercial telling people to vote "uncommitted" if they wanted to vote for Obama. Because they cut the spot independently, Obama was not seen as violating the pledge and campaigning.

I wouldn't mind if the DNC does with the Michigan delegates what they did with Florida - give the half-vote and leave the uncommitted delegates to vote as they wish.