ACTION Item for John Edwards Supporters

[benny05]

I posted the following at BlueNC:

According to the News-Observer, State Dem Party chairman Jerry Meek did not list John Edwards as a presidential candidate. I don't know how accurate the quote is, but this is what Rob Christensen reported:

"Meek said he based his decision on the law, which says the ballot should include "all candidates whose candidacy is generally advocated and recognized in the news media throughout the United States or in North Carolina."

So Edwards, who has been on many local stations, and only suspended his campaign, is being kicked off the ballot?

Tarheels, do you believe that essentially Mike Gravel is generally advocated and recognized throughout the news media or in NC more than John Edwards? Meh.

I don't live in North Carolina, but to me, this smells of petty politics.

Seems to me Tarheel Dems need to urge Chairman Meek to put Edwards back on the ballot. Tarheels deserve the opportunity to vote for its native son.

Here's Meek's contact information:

Jerry Meek
Chair
919-821-2777 Ext. 106
email: [e-mail]

Don't let petty politics get in the way of having John Edwards on the ballot!

[Greylyn58]

1. I just sent an email to Mr Meeks

and I know several people on the Edwards group have also done so.

I just found out about this and this just SUCKS! I'm so tired of having things taken from me.

[Triana]

2. "advocated and recognized in the news media"? SO the damned lamestream media DOES..

...get to CHOOSE OUR CANDIDATES FOR US - I'm glad someone finally had the cajones to ADMIT it at least.

Does anyone else think this is - WRONG? Not only that Meek excluded Edwards from the ballot - but his REASON for doing it?

WHY do Americans (including dufuses like Meek) allow the corprat media to choose our candidates FOR US? THAT is the underlying issue. Aren't WE supposed to be choosing them? (at least that's what the ruse/meme is - that we the people get to choose our representatives - seems that's hardly the case in reality)

I will certainly send Mr. Meek a message about this.