Charlotte Observer beat writer Jim Morrill reports:
Democrat Clodfelter: 'Disafilliate me!'
State Sen. Dan Clodfelter, a Charlotte Democrat, wasn't in a particularly good mood Saturday when he sent this email to the state Party:
"Subject: Disaffiliation
"...please remove me from all membership rosters, e-mail lists, contribution solicitation lists, and any other associations with NCDP.
"My wife informs me that Jerry [Meek] has today publicly endorsed Obama for president. I do not wish to be associated with the party in consequence of this endorsement."
Clodfelter says his aim was to get his name off mass email lists, including those of the party. But he also had a moment of pique following Meek's endorsement of Barack Obama. Meek, a superdelegate, made the endorsement after Obama's 14-point victory in last week's N.C. primary.
"He should have stayed neutral until all the primaries are done," Clodfelter says. "He’s the state chairman."
Clodfelter supports Obama's rival, Hillary Clinton.
Clodfelter's shitty grammar aside, I'm quite steamed.
I've lived in NC for 11 years and have been continually disgusted by the "good ol' boy" system here. It's the reason Governor Mike Easley endorsed Clinton and the reason we've had so many scandals in state government. It's cronyism at its worst.
However, Senator Clodfelter took it to a new level with his little e-hissy fit. He represents a heavily Democratic area of Mecklenburg County. Obama won Mecklenburg county 70%-30%. Let me repeat. Obama won Mecklenburg County 70%-30%.
It's one thing to support Clinton in a district that went 70-30 for Obama. It's another to act like a child.
These people are completely losing their minds. They hitched their flag to Clinton last year when she was "inevitable" and now don't know what to do with themselves after a huge segement of the base has turned their backs on her corruption, lies, and hunger for power.
If you are so inclined, let Sen. Clodfelter know how you feel:
100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202-4003
(704) 331-1041
Danielc@ncleg.net