Florida deal is "next best thing" to democracy

Alice Huffman, discussing the Florida delegate plan that would give Florida delegates half a vote each, says that it is the "next best thing" to democracy (in contrast to the already-voted down plan that would have given each delegate a full vote). She says that the world is not perfect and people must compromise. (0:29)
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Brazile: if you change the rules, it's called "cheating"

At the DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee hearing, political activist and strategist Donna Brazile says “my momma always taught me to play by the rules” and that her mother also taught her that if you try to change the rules, it’s called “cheating.” (0:39)
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Levin: not a fair reflection of a flawed primary

At the DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee hearing, Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich) says when there is only one name on the ballot, that’s not appropriate. What we’ve done is what you have wanted us to do, which is to say that we tried to fix it, and we’re here as a reform group, and we’re proud that we tried to reform the system. We’re not going to back away from that, but how do you have a fair reflection of a flawed primary? (1:02)
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