She seems to me like someone who is having a nervous breakdown, and was unfortunate enough to come unglued and totally "lose it" while the cameras were rolling. While I think her rant seems to be partially the result of emotional instability, I also think that Clinton supporters are completely justified in concluding that the DNC is treating their candidate unfairly. I also think Obama supporters would be justified in feeling that their candidate is being patronized, and that he can and should win on his own and not be treated as though he couldn't. After all, he IS the leading Democratic candidate and probably would be even if Florida and Michigan are counted, from what I understand.
I find it disturbing that they wont count them all. I wouldn't doubt a few Hillary supporters vote for McCain or abstain because they are ticked off.
I wouldn't doubt it either. As a disaffected Republican who is not happy with John McCain and was hoping for some choice, I am horrified with the way the DNC is splintering and destroying their own party and any chances for either Democrat to win this election. All McCain has to do is sit back and smile while the Democrats self-destruct.
What Democrats are doing just isn't in the spirit of fair Democratic voting practices. They can't just cancel out the votes of citizens in these states. We might as well be living in a tyranny if votes don't count.
I have been thinking that maybe the best approach would be for the DNC to punish the Florida and Michigan Democratic party leaders, but not punish the voters. Maybe that could be done by fully counting Florida's and Michigan's votes, but to require that these be provided in absentia and that all or most of their delegates would not be allowed to attend the convention. After all, being a delegate to the national convention is a big deal for some people.
Then in the long run, I think the U.S. should maybe consider an open primary like we have in Louisiana when voting for state positions like Governor. Here, all candidates run and that means several with each party affiliation. Even though I'm registered Republican, I can vote for a Democrat or any candidate I want to vote for in the primary. If none win 50% or more, then the top two have a run-off and everyone can vote in the run-off, too. If the run-off is between two Democrats or between two Republicans, then so be it. This system seems a whole lot more fair and seems to give more power to the voters.