Michigan Democrats Staying Quiet On Primary Options

Michigan Democrats Staying Quiet On Primary Options

Michigan Messenger   |  Mike Lillis   |   March 7, 2008 09:43 AM

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As Florida Sen. Bill Nelson (D) made headlines Thursday for floating the possibility of a Democratic primary do-over, Michigan's Democrats are approaching the topic with similar gravity but lighter steps.

Both Michigan and Florida bumped their Democratic primaries forward this year, and both suffered the wrath of the Democratic National Committee, which stripped them of their nominating convention delegates. Nelson responded Thursday with a letter to DNC Chairman Howard Dean, asking that either Florida's delegates be reinstated or the national party fund another primary election. If neither request is met, Nelson warned, the Democrats would run a greater risk of losing the state in November's presidential race.

But while Nelson has gone public, some of Michigan's congressional leaders are waiting quietly to play their hands.

"One way or another, we've got to get Michigan and Florida voters represented," said Cullen Schwarz, spokesman for Michigan Democratic Rep. Sander Levin. "But you've also got to do it in a way that's fair to both candidates."

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Want more on the Michigan primary situation? Read Dan Treul's "Michigan Superdelegates Tense As March 4 Primaries Near."


 
 

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- dalittle See Profile I'm a Fan of dalittle

So the democratic party leaders in MI and FL signed up to DNC rules and then decided to break them. Who are these people and how can the people of Michigan and Florida get them FIRED.

Michigan and Florida have no money to hold new primary contests. Spend it so Clinton can loose anyway? She could not fix health care 15 years ago. She cannot manage her campaign finances now ($500k on parking?). She is determined to run everyone into the ditch. What a waste and a dis-service Clinton is doing to these people.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:49 AM on 03/07/2008
- gevan See Profile I'm a Fan of gevan

Come on. Give Obama a dozen delegates from Florida and since Hillary "won" give her a baker's dozen. Michigan? No way. Walk overs shouldn't count. Granholm and the other office holders could represent the party in the Wolverine State. Or have a do-over with BOTH candidates. And the state or the state party should pay for it.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:35 AM on 03/07/2008
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