They sure did, and what happened when their punishment was meted out? Bloodcurdling screams all around about their disenfranchisement.
I agree with the diarist. Everyone agreed to the rules beforehand, so they should apply, no matter who it helps. If in hindsight we have decided we don't like the rules, then change them for next time, but it's too late to do it now...
The list of delegates who are being sent to the Convention by the state parties is officially known as the "Temporary Roll," and the final decision as to which delegations will be seated will be determined by a floor vote at the Convention. So, even not taking into account the fact that there is still time for FL & MI to schedule re-votes, it's definitely not "too late" to do anything.
The actual RULES do not allow for denying 100% of the delegates; they only allow for denying 50%.
Donna Brazille, however, pushed through 100% instead, which was BREAKING THE RULES.
And we ALL know who she's supporting.
Pushing for the maximum penalty rather than the mandated one is hardly BREAKING THE RULES. Claims to the contrary are misleading and disingenuous.
Besides, since we ALL know who you're supporting, everything you say can be disregarded, per your own logic.
