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"The
loyalty oath has always been interpreted simply as
an expression of present intention, not a restriction on later changing
one's mind" (Lloyd Snook, electronic mail, February 15, 2000).
"Under the state party rules, a participant in the Feb. 21 meeting
will certify only that he or she is a registered city voter, considers himself
or herself at that time to be a Democrat believing in the principles of
the party and does not intend to support any candidate in the next ensuing
election (the May City Council election) other than one or more of the Democratic
nominees selected Feb 21" (Paul Saunier, Jr, The Daily Progress,
February 17, 2000).
"After the May election the Feb. 21 participant is free to take
any action as to other elections. In short, the Virginia Democratic Party
is open to all thus certified voters to nominate its candidates, one election
at a time" (Paul Saunier, Jr, The Daily Progress, February 17, 2000).
"Party officers and committee members have a higher obligation,
according to the section 10.8 of the Party Plan: 'No Democratic committee
member or officer of any Democratic committee shall publicly support, endorse,
or assist any candidate opposed to a Democratic nominee.' There is no such
requirement of those who merely participate in the Mass Meeting" (Lloyd
Snook, electronic mail, February 15, 2000).
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