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1. Dad Says:
   May 9th, 2008 at 8:54 am

   Correction. The primary was only partially relevant in Indiana. If you wanted to vote for Huckabee - as did I - it was too late (though he was still on the ballet and I still did vote for him). Still, it was very cool to see the excitement in people as they had a chance to truly participate in a presidential primary. Young folks in particular were energized - it was great! I cannot help but think this will make a big impact on many over their lives - i.e. feeling a part of democracy. I had underestimated the importance of this whole aspect of participating in a primary. I cannot imagine what it would be like to be at the beginning when the field is wide open and there are true choices. We must change this primary system. I hope more states will follow the lead of Michigan and Florida and force the issue by creeping, trying to be at the front of the pack. The best plan I’ve seen is a regional plan (4 or 5 regions; everyone in region votes on same day; rotating days over time - i.e. is your region voted last one election they would be first the next, then 2nd then 3rd. However, this plan, put forward by the Natl Secy of State organization still allows for Iowa and NH to go first. This I strongly object to having seen the excitement, enthusiasm, media coverage and financial windfall it gives the first 2 states. I am fine with the idea of 2 lead primaries - its just that the opportunity of being those states needs to be shared as well. That idea seems consistent with our constitution, democracy and the best lessons that mom taught us: Sharing is good - in fact is demanded.

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