Nothing says "I care" like stalking

Of all the disturbing things I've read about "super delegates," this may be the most frightening:

Clinton has tapped longtime advisor and operative Harold Ickes, who is quickly compiling dossiers on all uncommitted super delegates -- mapping out the lobbyists, fundraisers and friends who can make a personal appeal on Clinton's behalf.

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The strategy worked with one DNC member from California, Rachel Binah, a retired bed-and-breakfast operator in rural Mendocino County, who had been determined to stay uncommitted after her first choice, Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico, dropped out of the race.

But then the phone started ringing -- first from the head of the powerful EMILY's List political action committee; then from Chelsea Clinton, the senator's daughter; and then from the senator herself. And Clinton knew that Binah cared most about the environment and about funding research for Alzheimer's, the disease that took her father.

"I was very moved about the fact she knew so much about me and about what was of concern to me," Binah said.

I don't know why some retired bed-and-breakfast operator's vote is worth roughly 10,000 times more than mine. Especially such a simple-minded one who's so easily swayed by one candidate stalking her and then pandering to her. Now, if Senator Clinton were running for president of Rachel Binah, I could see how someone having access to Google would be a valid reason to cast your 10,000 votes for them. But if you're choosing your party's nominee for President of the United States of America, maybe you should decide based on some other factors.


"I'm 10,000 times more important than you. And twice as manipulatable."

Oh, and Ms. Binah, I know you care about the environment and Alzheimer's, too. How about voting for me?