Reply #29: I don't think the DNC intended to permanently strip MI and FL of all their delegates. [View All]

[Tatiana]

Surely they knew people from those states would appeal the decision.

The point was to deny them what they wanted: to steal the the thunder from the traditional early states. They lost all opportunities associated with candidates campaigning in the states: rallies, revenue for local vendors (schools, park districts, universities, caterers, direct mail and television advertising, radio spots, etc.).

They literally lost millions of dollars that Ohio, Texas, Indiana, North Carolina and Pennsylvania were happy to pick up. In the case of my neighboring state Michigan, this is very sad, because they really could have used those revenues. I hope Levin and Granholm are proud of themselves.

RBC can restore half their delegations now. The ultimate punishment has been achieved. And let's not forget, it was the majority of Hillary supporters that voted for this draconian measure. The lone voice of dissent was an Obama supporter.