Florida Democrats Mail It In

American Voices

March 17, 2008 | ISSUE 44•12

Florida Democrats are trying to have a mail-in primary so their delegates' votes will be counted at their party's convention. What do you think?

When did counting votes become part of the process?"

Leslie Bartlett
Events Waiter
It's comforting to know this nation's policy on choosing a presidential candidate will be handled the same way as entering a Nutter Butter sweepstakes.

Brenda Holmes
Closet Organizer
Oh, and I'd just love to see how much the U.S. postmaster general donated to the Florida Democratic Party."

Anton Dunn
Systems Analyst

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