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Election 2008

Mchigan Caucus Likely, Says DNC Rules

The New Republic reported that a member of the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) Rules And Bylaws Committee--the committee that stripped Florida and Michigan of its delegates for moving their primaries before February 5th--stated that Michigan plans to get out of its uncounted delegate problem by announcing a new caucus in the next few days. Read more

Florida and Michigan were punished by the DNC for moving their primaries forward without permission.  Consequently, the DNC stripped the states of their primary delegates.

Clinton won both states, though neither candidate campaigned in either.  With the race between Obama and Clinton tight, the Clinton camp is looking for ways to flex their political muscles and get those delegates counted.  

Howard Dean, DNC Chairman, wants Florida and Michigan to repeat the Presidential nominating contests.  The proposed "do-over" sounds more like a resolution to conflict found on a playground instead of in a race for President.  But there's a good chance it will happen anyway, despite the ridiculousness of it all and the fact it will cost the states up to $30 million.  If the do-over doesn't happen, the Democratic nomination might be decided by a court of law.     

 


Published Mar 07 2008, 10:24 AM by Andrew B. Einhorn |  Email |  Print



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