Your Late Afternoon Harry Thomas Fencesitting Update
This morning, the Post and the Examiner both got wise to the intrigue of the D.C. Democratic delegate count—or at least the question of Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.’s presidential loyalties.
To recap: Thomas had been an avowed Hillary Clinton supporter for months. Last Thursday, he ran for one of two unpledged add-on delegate spots and won, leading to heightened questions about his commitment to Hillary.
Thomas told LL after the vote, “I haven’t changed. I’m consistent.” But earlier in the week, Thomas staffer Ayawna Chase had told Shadow Rep. Mike Panetta that her boss had “changed his mind after hearing from his constituents,” according to Panetta’s comments on a Daily Kos posting. Then, yesterday, the D.C. Democrats sent out a spreadsheet listing all of the D.C. delegates along with their presidential preferences. Thomas was marked as supporting Clinton. Then, on Monday evening, a revised spreadsheet was sent out, along with a note explaining that Thomas “was incorrectly listed as a supporter of Sen. Hillary Clinton should read and tallied as ‘Unpledged’.”
Thomas said to LL this morning that he still hasn’t “changed officially.” He explained the spreadsheet change thusly: “What I wanted to do is honor the process of being an unpledged delegate.”
OK, whatever.
Here’s some interesting tidbits: According to Thomas spokesperson Vicky Leonard-Chambers, her boss is meeting with Clinton today and had mentioned potentially attending an Barack Obama event this evening. She also says Thomas hopes to meet with Obama himself soon.
“He’s doing what he said he would do, which is talk to both before he decides,” she says.
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April 17th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
There are way to many super delegates jumping from one candidate to the other. If they can’t make a decision and stick by it they should do as the majority have done and wait until all states have had a chance to have there votes counted.The candidates are stressed enough, and do not need the extra stress of supporters that can’t decide which fence they want to straddle on which day.I feel this is very inconsiderate and somewhat immature, as much so as voting for a person because of their sex,race,or whether there is something you have against them personally. We must all search our hearts and minds before we vote to make sure we are voting for the one we know,not hope, can stand up to the malicious attacks the Republican party will be throwing at them.The state of our economy and our health care need immediate attention and there is no time to worry about a personality or money raising contest.If I sound as if I’m voting for HILLARY,I am ,because I remember the CLINTON YEARS, not their personal lives,which is no ones business(I agree with Chelsea)but how much better the economy was and how hard Hillary fought for health care even though it was in vain,thanks to all the Republicans that would not stand with her, again, because of personal feelings.It’s no wonder so many Democrats are now talking about changing parties. We don’t need politicians voting for peoples personal lives,we need a President that can produce not talk a good game and ONE who will fight for us and we all know Hillary will fight to the end for something she believes in. Please think of all the poor and middle class that are counting on you before you make your final decision.